MLB players from Florida State
62 MLB players on file played college baseball at Florida State. 7 are on MLB rosters now, among them Luke Weaver, Cal Raleigh, and Taylor Walls. Johnny Grubb has played the most MLB seasons of them, 16. 7 were first-round picks, most recently Cam Smith in 2024. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (7)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke WeaverPIT | RP | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Cal RaleighSEA | C | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2018, Rd 3, Pk 90 |
| Taylor WallsTB | SS | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2017, Rd 3, Pk 79 |
| Tyler HoltonDET | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2018, Rd 9, Pk 279 |
| Cam SmithHOU | RF | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 14 |
| Parker MessickCLE | SP | 2025–2026 | 2 | — |
| Shane DrohanMIL | SP | 2026 | 1 | 2020, Rd 5, Pk 148 |
Former MLB players (55)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Grubb | DH | 1972–1987 | 16 | — |
| Randy Choate | RP | 2000–2015 | 15 | 1997, Rd 5, Pk 169 |
| J.D. Drew | RF | 1998–2011 | 14 | 1998, Rd 1, Pk 5 |
| Terry Kennedy | C | 1978–1991 | 14 | — |
| Eduardo Pérez | DH | 1993–2006 | 13 | 1991, Rd 1, Pk 17 |
| Luis Alicea | 2B | 1988–2002 | 13 | — |
| Buster Posey | C | 2009–2021 | 12 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 5 |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | 1B | 1998–2009 | 12 | 1995, Rd 5, Pk 128 |
| John Wasdin | RP | 1995–2007 | 12 | 1993, Rd 1, Pk 25 |
| Stephen Drew | SS | 2006–2017 | 12 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Jody Reed | 2B | 1987–1997 | 11 | — |
| Matt Diaz | LF | 2003–2013 | 11 | 1999, Rd 17, Pk 505 |
| Paul Sorrento | LF | 1989–1999 | 11 | — |
| Rick Langford | SP | 1976–1986 | 11 | — |
| Bruce Bochy | C | 1978–1987 | 9 | — |
| Deion Sanders | LF | 1989–2001 | 9 | — |
| Shane Robinson | LF | 2009–2018 | 9 | 2006, Rd 5, Pk 166 |
| Jim Lyttle | — | 1969–1976 | 8 | — |
| Kevin Cash | C | 2002–2010 | 8 | — |
| Paul Wilson | SP | 1996–2005 | 7 | — |
| Rafael Bournigal | SS | 1992–1999 | 7 | — |
| Richie Lewis | RP | 1992–1998 | 7 | — |
| Scott Proctor | RP | 2004–2011 | 7 | 1998, Rd 5, Pk 156 |
| Chris Brock | RP | 1997–2002 | 6 | — |
| Jeff Tam | RP | 1998–2003 | 6 | — |
| Jonathan Johnson | SP | 1998–2003 | 6 | — |
| Juan Bonilla | 2B | 1981–1987 | 6 | — |
| Tim Davis | RP | 1994–1997 | 4 | — |
| Brandon Leibrandt | RP | 2020–2026 | 3 | 2014, Rd 6, Pk 172 |
| Jeff Gray | RP | 1988–1991 | 3 | — |
| Jim Weaver | RF | 1985–1989 | 3 | — |
| Ken Robinson | RP | 1995–1997 | 3 | — |
| Roger Bailey | RP | 1995–1997 | 3 | — |
| Tyler Holt | CF | 2014–2016 | 3 | 2010, Rd 10, Pk 300 |
| Carlos Lezcano | CF | 1980–1981 | 2 | — |
| George Cappuzzello | RP | 1981–1982 | 2 | — |
| Jerry Nielsen | RP | 1992–1993 | 2 | — |
| John-Ford Griffin | LF | 2005–2007 | 2 | — |
| John Fulgham | SP | 1979–1980 | 2 | — |
| Larry Rothschild | RP | 1981–1982 | 2 | — |
| Mike Fuentes | CF | 1983–1984 | 2 | — |
| Mike Loynd | RP | 1986–1987 | 2 | — |
| Barret Browning | RP | 2012 | 1 | 2006, Rd 28, Pk 852 |
| Bien Figueroa | SS | 1992 | 1 | — |
| Bruce Tanner | RP | 1985 | 1 | — |
| Daniel Davidson | SP | 2009 | 1 | 2003, Rd 13, Pk 390 |
| Elih Villanueva | SP | 2011 | 1 | 2008, Rd 27, Pk 808 |
| Gar Finnvold | SP | 1994 | 1 | — |
| John Gast | SP | 2013 | 1 | 2010, Rd 6, Pk 199 |
| Marc Ronan | C | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Mark Gilbert | CF | 1985 | 1 | — |
| Marshall McDougall | 2B | 2005 | 1 | — |
| Matt Dunbar | RP | 1995 | 1 | — |
| Mickey Lopez | 2B | 2004 | 1 | — |
| Steve Hammond | DH | 1982 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.