MLB players from Wake Forest
15 MLB players on file played college baseball at Wake Forest. 3 are on MLB rosters now: Gavin Sheets, Stuart Fairchild, and Rhett Lowder. Kevin Jarvis has played the most MLB seasons of them, 12. 4 were first-round picks, most recently Nick Kurtz in 2024. Every season since 1876 is on file.
On MLB rosters now (3)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin SheetsSD | 1B | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2017, Rd 2, Pk 49 |
| Stuart FairchildSEA | CF | 2021–2026 | 6 | 2017, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Rhett LowderCIN | SP | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 7 |
Former MLB players (12)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jarvis | RP | 1994–2006 | 12 | — |
| Mike MacDougal | RP | 2001–2012 | 12 | 1999, Rd 1, Pk 25 |
| Erik Hanson | SP | 1988–1998 | 11 | — |
| Dave T Bush | RP | 2004–2013 | 9 | 2002, Rd 2, Pk 55 |
| Tommy Gregg | LF | 1987–1997 | 9 | — |
| Cory Sullivan | CF | 2005–2010 | 6 | 2001, Rd 7, Pk 214 |
| Mike Buddie | RP | 1998–2002 | 5 | — |
| Sean DePaula | RP | 1999–2002 | 3 | — |
| Brick Smith | 1B | 1987–1988 | 2 | — |
| Nick Kurtz | 1B | 2025–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 1, Pk 4 |
| Jamie D'Antona | 3B | 2008 | 1 | 2003, Rd 2, Pk 66 |
| Matt Antonelli | 2B | 2008 | 1 | 2006, Rd 1, Pk 17 |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.