MLB players from East Carolina
15 MLB players on file played college baseball at East Carolina. 6 are on MLB rosters now, among them Shawn Armstrong, Jeff Hoffman, and Alec Burleson. Bob Patterson has played the most MLB seasons of them, 13. 3 were first-round picks, most recently Trey Yesavage in 2024. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (6)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn ArmstrongCLE | RP | 2015–2026 | 12 | 2011, Rd 18, Pk 548 |
| Jeff HoffmanMIN | RP | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 9 |
| Alec BurlesonSTL | 1B | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2020, Rd 2, Pk 70 |
| Gavin WilliamsCLE | SP | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2021, Rd 1, Pk 23 |
| Connor NorbyCOL | 2B | 2024–2026 | 3 | — |
| Trey YesavageTOR | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 20 |
Former MLB players (9)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Patterson | RP | 1985–1998 | 13 | — |
| Chad Tracy | 3B | 2004–2013 | 9 | 2001, Rd 7, Pk 218 |
| Butch Davis | RF | 1983–1994 | 8 | — |
| Mike Christopher | RP | 1991–1996 | 5 | — |
| Jharel Cotton | RP | 2016–2022 | 4 | 2012, Rd 20, Pk 626 |
| Pat Watkins | RF | 1997–1999 | 3 | — |
| Carson Whisenhunt | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 | — |
| Bob Davidson | RP | 1989 | 1 | — |
| Sam Narron | SP | 2004 | 1 | 2002, Rd 15, Pk 442 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.