MLB players from South Carolina
37 MLB players on file played college baseball at South Carolina. 3 are on MLB rosters now: Christian Walker, Jordan Montgomery, and Carmen Mlodzinski. Brian Roberts has played the most MLB seasons of them, 14. 6 were first-round picks, most recently Jackie Bradley Jr. in 2011. Every season since 1876 is on file.
MLB players born in South Carolina →
On MLB rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian WalkerHOU | 1B | 2014–2026 | 12 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 132 |
| Jordan MontgomeryTEX | SP | 2017–2026 | 9 | 2014, Rd 4, Pk 122 |
| Carmen MlodzinskiPIT | RP | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
Former MLB players (34)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Roberts | 2B | 2001–2014 | 14 | 1999, Rd 1, Pk 50 |
| Steve Pearce | 1B | 2007–2019 | 13 | 2005, Rd 8, Pk 241 |
| Dave Hollins | 1B | 1990–2002 | 12 | — |
| Mookie Wilson | LF | 1980–1991 | 12 | — |
| Adam Everett | 3B | 2001–2011 | 11 | 1998, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | 2013–2023 | 11 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 40 |
| Justin Smoak | 1B | 2010–2020 | 11 | 2008, Rd 1, Pk 11 |
| Brian Williams | RP | 1991–2000 | 9 | — |
| Whit Merrifield | 2B | 2016–2024 | 9 | 2010, Rd 9, Pk 269 |
| Bill Landrum | RP | 1986–1993 | 8 | — |
| Sam Dyson | RP | 2012–2019 | 8 | 2010, Rd 4, Pk 126 |
| Tripp Cromer | 2B | 1993–2003 | 8 | — |
| Billy Buckner | SP | 2007–2014 | 6 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Gary Hancock | RF | 1978–1984 | 6 | — |
| Jim Pankovits | 2B | 1984–1988 | 5 | — |
| Mike Cook | RP | 1986–1993 | 5 | — |
| Jim Lewis | SP | 1979–1985 | 4 | — |
| Randy Martz | SP | 1980–1983 | 4 | — |
| Steve Tolleson | SS | 2010–2015 | 4 | 2005, Rd 5, Pk 165 |
| Brian Buscher | 3B | 2007–2009 | 3 | 2003, Rd 3, Pk 93 |
| Landon Powell | C | 2009–2011 | 3 | 2004, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Max Schrock | 2B | 2020–2022 | 3 | 2015, Rd 13, Pk 404 |
| Michael Roth | SP | 2013–2016 | 3 | 2012, Rd 9, Pk 297 |
| D.T. Cromer | 1B | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| James Darnell | LF | 2011–2012 | 2 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 69 |
| Kent Anderson | SS | 1989–1990 | 2 | — |
| Brett Jodie | RP | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Drew Meyer | SS | 2006 | 1 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 10 |
| James Stoops | RP | 1998 | 1 | — |
| Jeff Twitty | RP | 1980 | 1 | — |
| Jon Coutlangus | RP | 2007 | 1 | 2003, Rd 19, Pk 573 |
| Kevin Melillo | 2B | 2007 | 1 | 2004, Rd 5, Pk 157 |
| Lee Gronkiewicz | RP | 2007 | 1 | — |
| Marcus McBeth | RP | 2007 | 1 | 2001, Rd 4, Pk 131 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.