List of Florida Gators baseball players in Major League Baseball
This list of Florida Gators baseball players includes former members of the Florida Gators baseball team that represents the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, who have played in one or more regular season Major League Baseball (MLB) games. The list includes such former Gators baseball players as David Eckstein, World Series Most Valuable Player, Al Rosen, former American League Most Valuable Player, and Haywood Sullivan, former managing partner of the Boston Red Sox.
Major League Baseball
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| Name | Accomplishments | |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | First baseman for the New York Mets (2019-)
2019 & 2021 Home Run Derby Winner 2019 NL Rookie of the Year | |
| Bryan Augenstein | Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (2011), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009) | |
| Dennis Aust | Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1966) | |
| Harrison Bader | Center fielder for the New York Mets and formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-2022), the New York Yankees(2022-2023), and the Cincinnati Reds (2023),.
Gold Glove Award winner | |
| Ross Baumgarten | Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1978–1981) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1982) | |
| Henry Boney | Pitcher for the New York Giants (1927) | |
| Rod Brewer | Pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1993) | |
| John Burke | Pitcher and first-ever draft choice for the Colorado Rockies (1996–1997) | |
| Johnny Burnett | Shortstop for Cleveland Indians (1927–1934) and St. Louis Browns (1935) who set an MLB record with nine hits in one game | |
| Tiny Chaplin | Pitcher for the New York Giants (1928, 1931–1930) and Boston Bees (1936) | |
| Doug Corbett | Pitcher for the Minnesota Twins (1980–1982), California Angels (1982–1986) and Baltimore Orioles (1986) | |
| Matt den Dekker | Outfielder for the New York Mets, Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers | |
| Robert Dodd | Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1998) | |
| David Eckstein | Shortstop for the Anaheim Angels (2001–2004), St. Louis Cardinals (2005–2007), Toronto Blue Jays (2008), Arizona Diamondbacks (2008) and San Diego Padres (2009–2010); World Series champion (2002, 2006), World Series Most Valuable Player (2006), All-Star (2005, 2006) | |
| Dave Eiland | Pitcher for the New York Yankees (1988–1991, 1995), San Diego Padres (1992–1993) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2000); pitching coach for the New York Yankees (2008–2010), pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals (2011–2017), and current pitching coach for the New York Mets (2018-) | |
| Mark Ellis | Second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (2014), Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–2013), Oakland Athletics (2002–2011) and Colorado Rockies (2011) | |
| Bill Ferrazzi | Pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1935) | |
| Cole Figueroa | Second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays (2014), New York Yankees (2015) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2016) | |
| Jeff Fischer | Pitcher for the Montreal Expos (1987) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1989) | |
| Josh Fogg | Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (2002–2005), Colorado Rockies (2006–2007, 2009), and Cincinnati Reds (2008) | |
| Bill Graham | Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1966) and New York Mets (1967) | |
| Lefty Guise | Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1940) | |
| Jonathan India | Second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds (2021) | |
| Roger Holt | Second baseman for the New York Yankees (1980) | |
| Mark Kiger | Infielder for the Oakland Athletics (2006) | |
| Matthew LaPorta | Left fielder for the Cleveland Indians (2009–2012), and Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008) | |
| Steve Lombardozzi | Second baseman for the Minnesota Twins (1985–1988) and Astros (1989–1990); World Series champion (1987) | |
| Scott Lusader | Outfielder for the Detroit Tigers (1987–1990) and New York Yankees (1991) | |
| Jamie McAndrew | Pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers (1995, 1997) | |
| Rob Murphy | Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1985–1988), Boston Red Sox (1989–1990), Seattle Mariners (1991), Astros (1992), St. Louis Cardinals (1993–1994), New York Yankees (1994), Los Angeles Dodgers (1995) and Florida Marlins (1995) | |
| Darren O'Day | Pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2008), New York Mets (2009), Texas Rangers (2009–2011), Baltimore Orioles (2012–2018), Atlanta Braves (2019-2020), New York Mets (2021), and Atlanta Braves (2022). | |
| Tim Olson | Infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004) and Colorado Rockies (2005) | |
| Randy O'Neal | RH Pitcher for Detroit Tigers (1984–86), Atlanta Braves (1987), St.Louis Cardinals (1987–88), Philadelphia Phillies (1989), San Francisco Giants (1990) | |
| Javier Ortiz | Outfielder for the Houston Astros (1990–1991) | |
| Mike Perez | Pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1994), Chicago Cubs (1995–1996) and Kansas City Royals (1997) | |
| Chan Perry | Utility player for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Kansas City Royals (2002) | |
| Herbert Perry | Infielder for the Cleveland Indians (1994–1996), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999–2000), Chicago White Sox (2000–2001) and Texas Rangers (2002–2004) | |
| Kevin Polcovich | Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1997–1998) | |
| Ned Porter | Pitcher for the New York Giants (1926–1927) | |
| A. J. Puk | Pitcher for the Miami Marlins (2023– ), and formerly the Oakland Athletics (2019, 2021–2022) | |
| Ryan Raburn | Outfielder for the Detroit Tigers (2004, 2007–2012), Cleveland Indians (2013–15), Colorado Rockies (2016) and Washington Nationals (2017) | |
| Bill Ramsey | Outfielder for the Boston Braves (1945) | |
| Lance Richbourg | Player for the Philadelphia Phillies (1921), Washington Senators (1924), Boston Braves (1927–1931) and Chicago Cubs (1932) | |
| Paul Rigdon | Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2001) | |
| Steven Rodriguez | Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–) | |
| Al Rosen | Third baseman for the Cleveland Indians (1947–1956); American League Most Valuable Player (1953), MLB All-Star (1952, 1953, 1954, 1955), MLB home run champion (1950, 1953)* | |
| Steve Rosenberg | Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1988–1990) and San Diego Padres (1991) | |
| David Ross | Catcher for the Chicago Cubs (2015–2016), Boston Red Sox (2008 and 2013–2014), Los Angeles Dodgers (2002–2004), Pittsburgh Pirates (2005), San Diego Padres (2005), Cincinnati Reds (2006–2008), and Atlanta Braves (2009–2012); manager for the Chicago Cubs (2020-2023); World Series Champion (2013, 2016) | |
| Scott Ruskin | Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990), Montreal Expos (1990–1991) and Cincinnati Reds (1992–1993) | |
| Ryan Sadowski | Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (2009); KBO pitcher for the Lotte Giants | |
| Russ Scarritt | Left fielder for the Boston Red Sox (1929–1931) and Philadelphia Phillies (1932)* | |
| Ryan Shealy | First baseman for the Colorado Rockies (2005–2006), Kansas City Royals (2006–2008) and Boston Red Sox (2010) | |
| Mike Stanley | Catcher for the Texas Rangers (1986–1991), New York Yankees (1992–1995, 1997), Boston Red Sox (1996–1997, 1998–2000), Toronto Blue Jays (1998), and Oakland Athletics (2000); MLB All-Star (1995) | |
| Haywood Sullivan | Catcher for the Boston Red Sox (1955, 1957, 1969–1969) and Kansas City Athletics; managing partner of the Boston Red Sox (1978–1993) | |
| Marc Sullivan | Catcher for the Boston Red Sox (1982, 1984–1987) | |
| Nick Testa | Catcher for the San Francisco Giants (1958); Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) catcher for the Daimai Orions (1962) | |
| Robby Thompson | Second baseman for the San Francisco Giants (1986–1996); MLB All-Star (1988, 1993) | |
| Preston Tucker | Outfielder for the Houston Astros (2015-2016), Atlanta Braves (2018), Cincinnati Reds (2018); KBO outfielder for the Kia Tigers (2019-2021) | |
| Marc Valdes | Pitcher for the Florida Marlins (1995–1996), Montreal Expos (1997–1998), Astros (2000), Atlanta Braves (2001); NPB pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers (2002) and Chunichi Dragons (2003–2004) | |
| Brad Wilkerson | Player for the Washington Nationals (2001–2005), Texas Rangers (2006–2007), Seattle Mariners (2008) and Toronto Blue Jays (2008); Olympic gold medalist (2000) | |
| Dale Willis | Pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics (1963) | |
| Casey Wise | Infielder for the Chicago Cubs (1957), Milwaukee Braves (1958–1959) and Detroit Tigers (1960)* | |
| Mike Zunino | Catcher for the Seattle Mariners (2013–2018), Tampa Bay Rays (2018-2022), and Cleveland Guardians (2023); MLB All-Star (2021) |
* Attended the University of Florida, but did not play for the Florida Gators baseball team.
See also
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- Florida Gators
- List of University of Florida alumni
- List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members
- List of University of Florida Olympians
Bibliography
[edit]- Florida Baseball 2011 Media Supplement, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 104 (2011).