MLB players from LSU
64 MLB players on file played college baseball at LSU. 11 are on MLB rosters now, among them Kevin Gausman, Aaron Nola, and Alex Bregman. Russ Springer has played the most MLB seasons of them, 18. 11 were first-round picks, most recently Kade Anderson in 2025. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (11)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin GausmanCHC | SP | 2013–2026 | 14 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 4 |
| Aaron NolaPHI | SP | 2015–2026 | 12 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
| Alex BregmanCHC | 3B | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2015, Rd 1, Pk 2 |
| Alex LangeKC | RP | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2017, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| Jacob LatzTEX | RP | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| Josh SmithTOR | 2B | 2022–2026 | 5 | — |
| Dylan CrewsWSH | RF | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 2 |
| Hunter FeducciaLAD | C | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2018, Rd 12, Pk 374 |
| Jaden HillCOL | RP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2021, Rd 2, Pk 44 |
| Paul SkenesPIT | SP | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Kade AndersonSEA | SP | 2026 | 1 | 2025, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
Former MLB players (53)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Springer | RP | 1992–2010 | 18 | 1989, Rd 7, Pk 181 |
| DJ LeMahieu | 2B | 2011–2025 | 15 | 2009, Rd 2, Pk 79 |
| Mark Guthrie | RP | 1989–2003 | 15 | — |
| Paul Byrd | SP | 1995–2009 | 14 | 1991, Rd 4, Pk 112 |
| Aaron Hill | 2B | 2005–2017 | 13 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Albert Belle | LF | 1989–2000 | 12 | — |
| Jeff Reboulet | 2B | 1992–2003 | 12 | — |
| Todd Walker | 1B | 1996–2007 | 12 | — |
| Curtis Leskanic | RP | 1993–2004 | 11 | — |
| Keith Osik | C | 1996–2005 | 10 | — |
| Will Harris | RP | 2012–2021 | 10 | 2006, Rd 9, Pk 258 |
| Ben McDonald | SP | 1989–1997 | 9 | — |
| Brad Hawpe | 1B | 2004–2013 | 9 | 2000, Rd 11, Pk 317 |
| Brian Tallet | RP | 2002–2011 | 9 | 2000, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Brian Wilson | RP | 2006–2014 | 9 | 2003, Rd 24, Pk 723 |
| Ryan Theriot | 2B | 2005–2012 | 8 | 2001, Rd 3, Pk 78 |
| Andy Sheets | 2B | 1996–2002 | 7 | — |
| Louis Coleman | RP | 2011–2018 | 7 | 2009, Rd 5, Pk 152 |
| Lyle Mouton | LF | 1995–2001 | 7 | — |
| Mike Fontenot | 2B | 2005–2012 | 7 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Russ Johnson | 1B | 1997–2005 | 7 | — |
| Armando Rios | OF | 1998–2003 | 6 | — |
| Chad Ogea | SP | 1994–1999 | 6 | — |
| Jack Voigt | 1B | 1993–1998 | 6 | — |
| Mike Sirotka | SP | 1995–2000 | 6 | — |
| Randy Keisler | RP | 2000–2007 | 6 | 1998, Rd 2, Pk 67 |
| Barry Manuel | RP | 1991–1998 | 5 | — |
| Charlie Furbush | RP | 2011–2015 | 5 | 2007, Rd 4, Pk 151 |
| Roy Corcoran | RP | 2003–2009 | 5 | — |
| Todd Linden | LF | 2003–2007 | 5 | 2001, Rd 1, Pk 41 |
| Warren Morris | 2B | 1999–2003 | 5 | — |
| Brandon Larson | 3B | 2001–2004 | 4 | — |
| Clay Parker | SP | 1987–1992 | 4 | — |
| Kurt Ainsworth | SP | 2001–2004 | 4 | — |
| Anthony Ranaudo | SP | 2014–2016 | 3 | 2010, Rd 1, Pk 39 |
| Billy Sadler | RP | 2006–2009 | 3 | 2003, Rd 6, Pk 183 |
| Josh Booty | 3B | 1996–1998 | 3 | — |
| Nick Stavinoha | RF | 2008–2010 | 3 | 2005, Rd 7, Pk 230 |
| Ryan Jorgensen | C | 2005–2008 | 3 | 2000, Rd 7, Pk 193 |
| Ryan Schimpf | 2B | 2016–2018 | 3 | 2009, Rd 5, Pk 160 |
| Brett Laxton | RP | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Ed Yarnall | RP | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Eric Hetzel | SP | 1989–1990 | 2 | — |
| Greg Smith | SP | 2008–2010 | 2 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 171 |
| Mike Miley | — | 1975–1976 | 2 | — |
| Shane Youman | SP | 2006–2007 | 2 | — |
| Trey Hodges | RP | 2002–2003 | 2 | — |
| Jim Bowie | 1B | 1994 | 1 | — |
| John P. O'Donoghue | RP | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Matt Clark | 1B | 2014 | 1 | 2008, Rd 12, Pk 375 |
| Rick Greene | RP | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Ryan Verdugo | RP | 2012 | 1 | 2008, Rd 9, Pk 267 |
| Sean Barker | CF | 2007 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.