MLB players from UCLA
64 MLB players on file played college baseball at UCLA. 5 are on MLB rosters now, among them Gerrit Cole, Griffin Canning, and Tyler Heineman. Chase Utley has played the most MLB seasons of them, 16. 5 were first-round picks, most recently Matt McLain in 2021. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (5)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit ColeNYY | SP | 2013–2026 | 13 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 1 |
| Griffin CanningSD | SP | 2019–2026 | 7 | 2017, Rd 2, Pk 47 |
| Tyler HeinemanLAA | C | 2019–2026 | 7 | 2012, Rd 8, Pk 249 |
| Garrett MitchellMIL | CF | 2022–2026 | 5 | — |
| Matt McLainCIN | 2B | 2023–2026 | 3 | 2021, Rd 1, Pk 17 |
Former MLB players (59)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | 2B | 2003–2018 | 16 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 15 |
| Don Slaught | C | 1982–1997 | 16 | — |
| Todd Zeile | 1B | 1989–2004 | 16 | — |
| Doug DeCinces | 3B | 1973–1987 | 15 | — |
| Jeff Conine | 1B | 1993–2007 | 15 | — |
| Brandon Crawford | SS | 2011–2024 | 14 | 2008, Rd 4, Pk 117 |
| Eric Karros | 1B | 1991–2004 | 14 | — |
| Bill Haselman | C | 1990–2003 | 13 | — |
| Mike Gallego | 2B | 1985–1997 | 13 | — |
| Tim Leary | RP | 1981–1994 | 13 | — |
| Troy Glaus | 1B | 1998–2010 | 13 | 1997, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Dave Schmidt | RP | 1981–1992 | 12 | — |
| Mike Magnante | RP | 1991–2002 | 12 | — |
| Eric Byrnes | LF | 2000–2010 | 11 | 1998, Rd 8, Pk 225 |
| Sean Berry | 3B | 1990–2000 | 11 | — |
| Tony Scott | CF | 1973–1984 | 11 | — |
| Dave Roberts | LF | 1999–2008 | 10 | 1994, Rd 28, Pk 781 |
| Matt Young | RP | 1983–1993 | 10 | — |
| Rich Amaral | CF | 1991–2000 | 10 | — |
| Trevor Bauer | SP | 2012–2021 | 10 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 3 |
| Casey Janssen | RP | 2006–2015 | 9 | 2004, Rd 4, Pk 117 |
| Matt Keough | RP | 1977–1986 | 9 | — |
| Shane Mack | LF | 1987–1998 | 9 | — |
| Adam Melhuse | C | 2000–2008 | 8 | 1993, Rd 13, Pk 378 |
| Garrett Atkins | 1B | 2003–2010 | 8 | 2000, Rd 5, Pk 137 |
| Luis Gomez | SS | 1974–1981 | 8 | — |
| Pat Clements | RP | 1985–1992 | 8 | — |
| Ron Roenicke | RF | 1981–1988 | 8 | — |
| Torey Lovullo | 1B | 1988–1999 | 8 | — |
| Ben Francisco | LF | 2007–2013 | 7 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 154 |
| Jim Parque | SP | 1998–2003 | 6 | — |
| Josh Roenicke | RP | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2006, Rd 10, Pk 294 |
| Matt Grace | RP | 2015–2020 | 6 | 2010, Rd 8, Pk 236 |
| Pat Valaika | 2B | 2016–2021 | 6 | 2013, Rd 9, Pk 259 |
| Ryan McGuire | 1B | 1997–2002 | 6 | — |
| Eric Valent | RF | 2001–2005 | 5 | — |
| Erik Goeddel | RP | 2014–2018 | 5 | 2010, Rd 24, Pk 722 |
| Jake Bird | RP | 2022–2026 | 5 | — |
| Mike Fyhrie | RP | 1996–2002 | 5 | — |
| Chris Pritchett | 1B | 1996–2000 | 4 | — |
| Eric Nolte | SP | 1987–1991 | 4 | — |
| Hector Ambriz | RP | 2010–2014 | 4 | 2006, Rd 5, Pk 147 |
| Michael Edwards | 2B | 1977–1980 | 4 | — |
| Floyd Chiffer | RP | 1982–1984 | 3 | — |
| Marshall Edwards | DH | 1981–1983 | 3 | — |
| Pat Dodson | 1B | 1986–1988 | 3 | — |
| Ricky Adams | SS | 1982–1985 | 3 | — |
| Rob Rasmussen | SP | 2014–2015 | 2 | 2010, Rd 2, Pk 73 |
| Tim Kubinski | RP | 1997–1999 | 2 | — |
| Alex Sanchez | SP | 1989 | 1 | — |
| Charles Brewer | SP | 2013 | 1 | 2009, Rd 12, Pk 366 |
| Cody Decker | 1B | 2015 | 1 | 2009, Rd 22, Pk 654 |
| Colin Ward | RP | 1985 | 1 | — |
| Dave Baker | 3B | 1982 | 1 | — |
| Randy Hennis | RP | 1990 | 1 | — |
| Thomas Jacquez | RP | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Tony Scruggs | LF | 1991 | 1 | — |
| Tyson Brummett | RP | 2012 | 1 | 2007, Rd 7, Pk 233 |
| Wesley Whisler | RP | 2009 | 1 | 2004, Rd 2, Pk 53 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.