MLB players from NC State
26 MLB players on file played college baseball at NC State. 4 are on MLB rosters now: Carlos Rodon, Trea Turner, Andrew Knizner, and Patrick Bailey. Dan Plesac has played the most MLB seasons of them, 18. 4 were first-round picks, most recently Carlos Rodon in 2014. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (4)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos RodonNYY | SP | 2015–2026 | 12 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Trea TurnerPHI | SS | 2015–2026 | 12 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Andrew KniznerSF | C | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2016, Rd 7, Pk 226 |
| Patrick BaileyCLE | C | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
Former MLB players (22)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Plesac | RP | 1986–2003 | 18 | — |
| Mike Caldwell | SP | 1971–1984 | 14 | — |
| Tim Stoddard | RP | 1975–1989 | 13 | — |
| Doug Strange | 3B | 1989–1998 | 9 | — |
| Eric Surkamp | SP | 2011–2016 | 5 | 2008, Rd 6, Pk 177 |
| Joey Devine | RP | 2005–2011 | 5 | 2005, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Tracy Woodson | 3B | 1987–1993 | 5 | — |
| Jake Buchanan | SP | 2014–2017 | 4 | 2010, Rd 8, Pk 243 |
| Louie Meadows | LF | 1986–1990 | 4 | — |
| Chad Orvella | RP | 2005–2007 | 3 | 2003, Rd 13, Pk 368 |
| Colt Morton | C | 2007–2008 | 2 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 71 |
| Doug Davis | C | 1988–1992 | 2 | — |
| Evan Justice | RP | 2023–2024 | 2 | — |
| Jim McNamara | C | 1992–1993 | 2 | — |
| Aaron Bates | 1B | 2009 | 1 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 83 |
| Andrew Brackman | SP | 2011 | 1 | 2007, Rd 1, Pk 30 |
| Andrew Taylor | RP | 2012 | 1 | 2008, Rd 34, Pk 1 |
| Andy Barkett | LF | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Corey Lee | RP | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Greg Briley | RF | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Jeff Hartsock | RP | 1992 | 1 | — |
| Jeff Pierce | RP | 1995 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.