MLB players from Kentucky
25 MLB players on file played college baseball at Kentucky. 3 are on MLB rosters now: Luke Maile, Taylor Rogers, and Ryan Waldschmidt. Terry Shumpert has played the most MLB seasons of them, 14. 2 were first-round picks, most recently Ryan Waldschmidt in 2024. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players born in Kentucky →
On MLB rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke MaileKC | C | 2015–2026 | 11 | 2012, Rd 8, Pk 272 |
| Taylor RogersMIN | RP | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2012, Rd 11, Pk 340 |
| Ryan WaldschmidtARI | CF | 2026 | 1 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 31 |
Former MLB players (22)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Shumpert | DH | 1990–2003 | 14 | — |
| Joe Blanton | RP | 2004–2017 | 13 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Scott Downs | RP | 2000–2014 | 13 | 1997, Rd 3, Pk 94 |
| James Paxton | SP | 2013–2024 | 11 | 2010, Rd 4, Pk 132 |
| Jim Leyritz | 1B | 1990–2000 | 11 | — |
| Jeff Parrett | RP | 1986–1996 | 10 | — |
| Chris Rusin | RP | 2012–2020 | 9 | 2009, Rd 4, Pk 140 |
| Brandon Webb | SP | 2003–2009 | 7 | 2000, Rd 8, Pk 249 |
| Mark Thompson | RP | 1994–2000 | 7 | — |
| Collin Cowgill | OF | 2011–2016 | 6 | 2008, Rd 5, Pk 168 |
| Paul Kilgus | P | 1987–1993 | 6 | — |
| Andrew Albers | SP | 2013–2021 | 5 | 2008, Rd 10, Pk 315 |
| Jeff Abbott | CF | 1997–2001 | 5 | — |
| Marv Foley | C | 1978–1984 | 5 | — |
| AJ Reed | 1B | 2016–2019 | 4 | 2014, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| William VanLandingham | SP | 1994–1997 | 4 | — |
| Larry Luebbers | RP | 1993–2000 | 3 | — |
| Jack Savage | RP | 1987–1990 | 2 | — |
| Jeff Keener | RP | 1982–1983 | 2 | — |
| Rod Bolton | RP | 1993–1995 | 2 | — |
| Rod Henderson | RP | 1994–1998 | 2 | — |
| Logan Darnell | SP | 2014 | 1 | 2010, Rd 6, Pk 195 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.