Pittsburgh Pirates players born outside the US
200 players
200 players have been born outside the United States and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The most came from the Dominican Republic: 90. On a roster now: Oneil Cruz, Elias Diaz, Yohan Ramirez, Dennis Santana, and Ronny Simon.
| Player | Pos | With club | Born |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Sanguillen | 1B | 1967–1980 | Colon, Panama |
| Rafael Belliard | SS | 1982–1990 | Pueblo Nuevo Mao, Dominican Republic |
| Rennie Stennett | 2B | 1971–1979 | Colon, Panama |
| Gregory Polanco | RF | 2014–2021 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Starling Marte | RF | 2012–2019 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Abraham Nunez | 2B | 1997–2004 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Omar Moreno | CF | 1975–1982 | Puerto Armuelles, Panama |
| Aramis Ramirez | 3B | 1998–2015 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Humberto Cota | C | 2001–2007 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico |
| Carlos Garcia | 3B | 1990–1996 | Tachira, Venezuela |
| Orlando Merced | RF | 1990–1996 | Hato Rey, Puerto Rico |
| Oneil Cruz | CF | 2021–2026 | Nizao, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Tabata | LF | 2010–2015 | Anzoategui, Venezuela |
| Pedro Alvarez | 1B | 2010–2015 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jason Bay | LF | 2003–2008 | Trail, BC |
| Salomon Torres | RP | 2002–2007 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Lind | 2B | 1987–1992 | Toabaja, Puerto Rico |
| Junior Ortiz | C | 1982–1989 | Humacao, Puerto Rico |
| Frank Taveras | SS | 1972–1978 | Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic |
| Manny Mota | LF | 1963–1968 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Elias Diaz | C | 2015–2019 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Francisco Cervelli | C | 2015–2019 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Francisco Liriano | RP | 2013–2019 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Bautista | RF | 2004–2008 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Silva | RP | 1997–2001 | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Francisco Cordova | SP | 1996–2000 | Veracruz, Mexico |
| Vicente Palacios | RP | 1987–1992 | Metaloma, Mexico |
| Cecilio Guante | RP | 1982–1986 | Villa Mella, Dominican Republic |
| Mario Mendoza | SS | 1974–1978 | Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Yohan Ramirez | RP | 2022–2026 | Villa Mella, Dominican Republic |
| Michael Feliz | RP | 2018–2021 | Azua Province, Dominican Republic |
| Felipe Vazquez | RP | 2016–2019 | San Felipe, Venezuela |
| Chris Leroux | RP | 2010–2013 | Montreal, QC |
| Damaso Marte | RP | 2001–2008 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Ronny Paulino | C | 2005–2008 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Castillo | 3B | 2004–2007 | Las Mercedes, Venezuela |
| Oliver Perez | RP | 2003–2006 | Culiacan, Mexico |
| Midre Cummings | LF | 1993–1996 | St. Croix, Virgin Islands |
| Denny Gonzalez | 3B | 1984–1988 | Sabana Grande de Boya, Dominican Republic |
| Enrique Romo | RP | 1979–1982 | Santa Rosalia, Mexico |
| Miguel Dilone | CF | 1974–1977 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Dennis Santana | RP | 2024–2026 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Endy Rodriguez | C | 2023–2026 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Ivan Nova | SP | 2016–2018 | Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic |
| Antonio Bastardo | RP | 2015–2017 | Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic |
| Wandy Rodriguez | SP | 2012–2014 | Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic |
| Ronny Cedeno | SS | 2009–2011 | Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Josias Manzanillo | RP | 2000–2002 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Elmer Dessens | RP | 1996–1998 | Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Freddy Ad. Garcia | LF | 1995–1998 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Esteban Loaiza | RP | 1995–1997 | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Jose DeLeon | RP | 1983–1985 | Rancho Viejo, Dominican Republic |
| Doug Frobel | DH | 1982–1984 | Ottawa, ON |
| Bert Blyleven | SP | 1978–1980 | Zeist, Netherlands |
| Justin Lawrence | RP | 2025–2026 | Panama City, Panama |
| Ronny Simon | RF | 2025–2026 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Miguel Andujar | DH | 2022–2023 | San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic |
| Yerry De los Santos | RP | 2022–2023 | Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic |
| Yacksel Rios | RP | 2019–2020 | Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Pablo Reyes | OF | 2018–2019 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Juan Nicasio | RP | 2016–2017 | San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Arquimedes Caminero | SP | 2015–2016 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Pedro Florimon | SS | 2015–2016 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Gorkys Hernandez | CF | 2012–2015 | Güiria, Venezuela |
| Jeanmar Gomez | RP | 2013–2014 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Russell Martin | C | 2013–2014 | East York, ON |
| Stolmy Pimentel | RP | 2013–2014 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| José E Ascanio | RP | 2009–2011 | Maracay, Venezuela |
| Pedro Ciriaco | SS | 2010–2011 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Denny Bautista | SP | 2008–2009 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Cruz | 3B | 2008–2009 | Navojoa, Mexico |
| Robinzon Diaz | C | 2008–2009 | Monte Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Franquelis Osoria | RP | 2007–2008 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Romulo Sanchez | RP | 2007–2008 | Carora, Venezuela |
| Carlos Maldonado | C | 2006–2007 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Juan Perez | RP | 2006–2007 | Villa Rivas, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Hernandez | 1B | 2003–2006 | Vega Alta, Puerto Rico |
| Jose Mesa | RP | 2004–2005 | Azua, Dominican Republic |
| Carlos Rivera | 1B | 2003–2004 | Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
| Randall Simon | 1B | 2003–2004 | Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles |
| Tony Alvarez | 3B | 2002–2004 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Duaner Sanchez | RP | 2002–2003 | Cotui, Dominican Republic |
| Armando Rios | OF | 2001–2002 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Mendy Lopez | 1B | 2001–2002 | Pimentel, Dominican Republic |
| Alex Hernandez | RF | 2000–2001 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Ivan Cruz | 1B | 1999–2000 | Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
| Jeff McCurry | RP | 1995–1998 | Toyko, Japan |
| Jose Guillen | RF | 1997–1998 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Ricardo Rincon | RP | 1997–1998 | Veracruz, Mexico |
| David Wainhouse | RP | 1996–1997 | Toronto, Canada |
| Angelo Encarnacion | C | 1995–1996 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nelson Liriano | 2B | 1995–1996 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Ramon Morel | RP | 1995–1996 | Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic |
| Ravelo Manzanillo | RP | 1994–1995 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Miguel Garcia | RP | 1988–1989 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Felix Fermin | 2B | 1987–1988 | Mao Valverde, Dominican Republic |
| Ruben Rodriguez | C | 1986–1988 | Cabrera, Dominican Republic |
| Hipolito Pena | RP | 1986–1987 | Fantino, Dominican Republic |
| Alfonso Pulido | RP | 1983–1984 | Tierra Blanca, Mexico |
| Hedi Vargas | 1B | 1982–1984 | Guanica, Puerto Rico |
| Manny Sarmiento | RP | 1982–1983 | Cagua, Venezuela |
| Pascual Perez | SP | 1980–1981 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Vic Davalillo | 1B | 1971–1972 | Cabimas, Venezuela |
| Antwone Kelly | RP | 2026 | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| Brandan Bidois | RP | 2026 | Brisbane, Australia |
| Camilo Doval | RP | 2026 | Yamasa, Dominican Republic |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | RF | 2026 | Peravia, Dominican Republic |
| Gregory Soto | RP | 2026 | Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic |
| Jhostynxon Garcia | RF | 2026 | San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela |
| Jose Urquidy | RP | 2026 | Mazatlan, Mexico |
| Marcell Ozuna | DH | 2026 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Shawn Ross | C | 2026 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Wilber Dotel | RP | 2026 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Genesis Cabrera | RP | 2025 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Aroldis Chapman | RP | 2024 | Holguin, Cuba |
| Bryan De La Cruz | RF | 2024 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Domingo German | RP | 2024 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Martin Perez | SP | 2024 | Guanare, Venezuela |
| Yasmani Grandal | C | 2024 | Havana, Cuba |
| Carlos Santana | 1B | 2023 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jiman Choi | 1B | 2023 | Incheon, South Korea |
| Austin Brice | RP | 2022 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Jose Quintana | SP | 2022 | Arjona, Colombia |
| Manny Banuelos | RP | 2022 | Durango, Mexico |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 1B | 2021 | Caripito, Venezuela |
| Melky Cabrera | RF | 2019 | Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic |
| Yefry Ramirez | SP | 2019 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | 2B | 2018 | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Enny Romero | RP | 2018 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Gift Ngoepe | 3B | 2017 | Pietersburg, South Africa |
| Jhan Marinez | RP | 2017 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Joaquin Benoit | RP | 2017 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Jorge Rondon | RP | 2016 | Calabozo, Venezuela |
| Neftali Feliz | P | 2016 | Azua Province, Dominican Republic |
| Wilfredo Boscan | RP | 2016 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Deolis Guerra | RP | 2015 | San Felix, Venezuela |
| Joakim Soria | RP | 2015 | Monclova, Mexico |
| Radhames Liz | SP | 2015 | El Seibo, Dominican Republic |
| Edinson Volquez | SP | 2014 | Barahona, Dominican Republic |
| Ernesto Frieri | RP | 2014 | Arjona, Colombia |
| John Axford | RP | 2014 | Simcoe, ON |
| Michael Martinez | 2B | 2014 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Félix Pie | LF | 2013 | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Jonathan Sanchez | SP | 2013 | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
| Jose Contreras | RP | 2013 | Las Martinas, Cuba |
| Justin Morneau | DH | 2013 | New Westminster, BC |
| Erik Bedard | SP | 2012 | Navan, Canada |
| Hisanori Takahashi | RP | 2012 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Juan Cruz | RP | 2012 | Banao, Dominican Republic |
| Rick VandenHurk | RP | 2012 | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| Yamaico Navarro | 2B | 2012 | San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Veras | RP | 2011 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Akinori Iwamura | 2B | 2010 | Ehime, Japan |
| Argenis Diaz | SS | 2010 | Guatire, Venezuela |
| Chan Ho Park | RP | 2010 | Kong Ju City, South Korea |
| Javier Lopez | RP | 2010 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Octavio Dotel | RP | 2010 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Wil J Ledezma | RP | 2010 | Valle de la Pascua, Venezuela |
| Ramon Vazquez | SS | 2009 | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Luis Rivas | SS | 2008 | La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Marino Salas | RP | 2008 | Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic |
| Raul Chavez | C | 2008 | Merida, Venezuela |
| Yoslan Herrera | SP | 2008 | Pinar del Rio, Cuba |
| Cesar Izturis | SS | 2007 | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| David Davidson | SP | 2007 | Richmond Hill |
| Masumi Kuwata | RP | 2007 | Osaka, Japan |
| Tony Armas | SP | 2007 | Puerto Piritu, Venezuela |
| Roberto Hernandez | RP | 2006 | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Victor Santos | RP | 2006 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Yurendell DeCaster | 2B | 2006 | Netherlands Antilles |
| Alfredo Amézaga | SS | 2005 | Obregon |
| Benito Santiago | C | 2005 | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Raul Mondesi | RF | 2004 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Ruben Mateo | OF | 2004 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Willis Roberts | RP | 2004 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Dennys Reyes | RP | 2003 | Higuera de Zaragoza, Mexico |
| Julian Tavarez | RP | 2003 | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2003 | St. John, Canada |
| Al Reyes | RP | 2002 | San Cristobal, Dominican Republic |
| Enrique Wilson | 2B | 2001 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Figueroa | SS | 2001 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Omar Olivares | RP | 2001 | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
| Ramon J. Martinez | SP | 2001 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Jose Parra | RP | 2000 | Jacagua, Dominican Republic |
| Yamid Haad | C | 1999 | Cartagena, Colombia |
| Javier Martinez | RP | 1998 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico |
| Manny Martinez | CF | 1998 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Alejandro Pena | RP | 1994 | Cambiaso, Dominican Republic |
| Tony Menendez | RP | 1993 | Havana, Cuba |
| Miguel Batista | SP | 1992 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Victor Cole | SP | 1992 | Leningrad, Russia |
| Rosario Rodriguez | RP | 1991 | Los Mochis, Mexico |
| Al Pedrique | SS | 1988 | Valencia, Venezuela |
| Houston Jimenez | 2B | 1987 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Onix Concepcion | SS | 1987 | Dorado, Puerto Rico |
| Sixto Lezcano | CF | 1985 | Arecibo, Puerto Rico |
| Nelson Norman | SS | 1982 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Luis Tiant | SP | 1981 | Mariano, Cuba |
| Victor Cruz | RP | 1981 | Rancho Viejo, Dominican Republic |
| Tony Armas | RF | 1976 | Puerto Piritu, Venezuela |
Birthplaces from ESPN. Every season since 1876 is on file. A season split between two clubs is filed as one combined line and counts for neither.