List of Florida Gators baseball players in Major League Baseball explained

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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Pete AlonsoFirst baseman for the New York Mets (2019-)2019 & 2021 Home Run Derby Winner2019 NL Rookie of the Year
Bryan AugensteinPitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (2011), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009)
Dennis AustPitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1966)
Harrison BaderCenter 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 BaumgartenPitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1978–1981) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1982)
Henry BoneyPitcher for the New York Giants (1927)
Rod BrewerPitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1993)
John BurkePitcher and first-ever draft choice for the Colorado Rockies (1996–1997)
Johnny BurnettShortstop for Cleveland Indians (1927–1934) and St. Louis Browns (1935) who set an MLB record with nine hits in one game
Tiny ChaplinPitcher for the New York Giants (1928, 1931–1930) and Boston Bees (1936)
Doug CorbettPitcher for the Minnesota Twins (1980–1982), California Angels (1982–1986) and Baltimore Orioles (1986)
Matt den Dekker
Robert DoddPitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1998)
David EcksteinShortstop 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 EilandPitcher 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 EllisSecond baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (2014), Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–2013), Oakland Athletics (2002–2011) and Colorado Rockies (2011)
Bill FerrazziPitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1935)
Cole FigueroaSecond baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays (2014), New York Yankees (2015) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2016)
Jeff FischerPitcher for the Montreal Expos (1987) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1989)
Josh FoggPitcher for the Chicago White Sox (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (2002–2005), Colorado Rockies (2006–2007, 2009), and Cincinnati Reds (2008)
Bill GrahamPitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1966) and New York Mets (1967)
Lefty GuisePitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1940)
Jonathan IndiaSecond baseman for the Cincinnati Reds (2021)
Roger HoltSecond baseman for the New York Yankees (1980)
Mark KigerInfielder for the Oakland Athletics (2006)
Matthew LaPortaLeft fielder for the Cleveland Indians (2009–2012), and Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008)
Steve LombardozziSecond baseman for the Minnesota Twins (1985–1988) and Astros (1989–1990); World Series champion (1987)
Scott LusaderOutfielder for the Detroit Tigers (1987–1990) and New York Yankees (1991)
Jamie McAndrewPitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers (1995, 1997)
Rob MurphyPitcher 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'DayPitcher 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 OlsonInfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004) and Colorado Rockies (2005)
Randy O'NealRH Pitcher for Detroit Tigers (1984–86), Atlanta Braves (1987), St.Louis Cardinals (1987–88), Philadelphia Phillies (1989), San Francisco Giants (1990)
Javier OrtizOutfielder for the Houston Astros (1990–1991)
Mike PerezPitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1994), Chicago Cubs (1995–1996) and Kansas City Royals (1997)
Chan PerryUtility player for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Kansas City Royals (2002)
Herbert PerryInfielder for the Cleveland Indians (1994–1996), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999–2000), Chicago White Sox (2000–2001) and Texas Rangers (2002–2004)
Kevin PolcovichPitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1997–1998)
Ned PorterPitcher for the New York Giants (1926–1927)
A. J. PukPitcher for the Miami Marlins (2023–), and formerly the Oakland Athletics (2019, 2021–2022)
Ryan RaburnOutfielder for the Detroit Tigers (2004, 2007–2012), Cleveland Indians (2013–15), Colorado Rockies (2016) and Washington Nationals (2017)
Bill RamseyOutfielder for the Boston Braves (1945)
Lance RichbourgPlayer for the Philadelphia Phillies (1921), Washington Senators (1924), Boston Braves (1927–1931) and Chicago Cubs (1932)
Paul RigdonPitcher for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2001)
Steven RodriguezPitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–)
Al RosenThird 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 RosenbergPitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1988–1990) and San Diego Padres (1991)
David RossCatcher 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 RuskinPitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990), Montreal Expos (1990–1991) and Cincinnati Reds (1992–1993)
Ryan SadowskiPitcher for the San Francisco Giants (2009); KBO pitcher for the Lotte Giants
Russ ScarrittLeft fielder for the Boston Red Sox (1929–1931) and Philadelphia Phillies (1932)*
Ryan ShealyFirst baseman for the Colorado Rockies (2005–2006), Kansas City Royals (2006–2008) and Boston Red Sox (2010)
Mike StanleyCatcher 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 SullivanCatcher for the Boston Red Sox (1955, 1957, 1969–1969) and Kansas City Athletics; managing partner of the Boston Red Sox (1978–1993)
Marc SullivanCatcher for the Boston Red Sox (1982, 1984–1987)
Nick TestaCatcher for the San Francisco Giants (1958); Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) catcher for the Daimai Orions (1962)
Robby ThompsonSecond baseman for the San Francisco Giants (1986–1996); MLB All-Star (1988, 1993)
Preston TuckerOutfielder for the Houston Astros (2015-2016), Atlanta Braves (2018), Cincinnati Reds (2018); KBO outfielder for the Kia Tigers (2019-2021)
Marc ValdesPitcher 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 WilkersonPlayer for the Washington Nationals (2001–2005), Texas Rangers (2006–2007), Seattle Mariners (2008) and Toronto Blue Jays (2008); Olympic gold medalist (2000)
Dale WillisPitcher for the Kansas City Athletics (1963)
Casey WiseInfielder for the Chicago Cubs (1957), Milwaukee Braves (1958–1959) and Detroit Tigers (1960)*
Mike ZuninoCatcher 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.

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