List of Florida Gators baseball players in Major League Baseball
(Redirected from List of the University of Florida baseball players)
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 | Current first baseman for the New York Mets (2019-)
2019 & 2021 Home Run Derby Winner 2019 NL Rookie of the Year | |
| Bryan Augenstein | Former pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (2011), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2009) | |
| Dennis Aust | Former pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1966) | |
| Harrison Bader | Current 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 | Former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1978–1981) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1982) | |
| Henry Boney | Former pitcher for the New York Giants (1927) | |
| Rod Brewer | Former pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1993) | |
| John Burke | Former pitcher and first-ever draft choice for the Colorado Rockies (1996–1997) | |
| Johnny Burnett | Former shortstop for Cleveland Indians (1927–1934) and St. Louis Browns (1935) who set an MLB record with nine hits in one game | |
| Tiny Chaplin | Former pitcher for the New York Giants (1928, 1931–1930) and Boston Bees (1936) | |
| Doug Corbett | Former pitcher for the Minnesota Twins (1980–1982), California Angels (1982–1986) and Baltimore Orioles (1986) | |
| Matt den Dekker | Former Outfielder for the New York Mets, Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers | |
| Robert Dodd | Former pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1998) | |
| David Eckstein | Former 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 | Former pitcher for the New York Yankees (1988–1991, 1995), San Diego Padres (1992–1993) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2000); former pitching coach for the New York Yankees (2008–2010), former pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals (2011–2017), and current pitching coach for the New York Mets (2018-) | |
| Mark Ellis | Former second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (2014), Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–2013), Oakland Athletics (2002–2011) and Colorado Rockies (2011) | |
| Bill Ferrazzi | Former pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1935) | |
| Cole Figueroa | Former second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays (2014), New York Yankees (2015) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2016) | |
| Jeff Fischer | Former pitcher for the Montreal Expos (1987) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1989) | |
| Josh Fogg | Former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (2002–2005), Colorado Rockies (2006–2007, 2009), and Cincinnati Reds (2008) | |
| Bill Graham | Former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1966) and New York Mets (1967) | |
| Lefty Guise | Former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1940) | |
| Jonathan India | Current second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds (2021) | |
| Roger Holt | Former second baseman for the New York Yankees (1980) | |
| Mark Kiger | Former infielder for the Oakland Athletics (2006) | |
| Matthew LaPorta | Former left fielder for the Cleveland Indians (2009–2012), and Olympic Bronze Medalist (2008) | |
| Steve Lombardozzi | Former second baseman for the Minnesota Twins (1985–1988) and Astros (1989–1990); World Series champion (1987) | |
| Scott Lusader | Former outfielder for the Detroit Tigers (1987–1990) and New York Yankees (1991) | |
| Jamie McAndrew | Former pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers (1995, 1997) | |
| Rob Murphy | Former 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 | Former 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 | Former infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2004) and Colorado Rockies (2005) | |
| Randy O'Neal | Former RH Pitcher for Detroit Tigers (1984–86), Atlanta Braves (1987), St.Louis Cardinals (1987–88), Philadelphia Phillies (1989), San Francisco Giants (1990) | |
| Javier Ortiz | Former outfielder for the Houston Astros (1990–1991) | |
| Mike Perez | Former pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals (1990–1994), Chicago Cubs (1995–1996) and Kansas City Royals (1997) | |
| Chan Perry | Former utility player for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Kansas City Royals (2002) | |
| Herbert Perry | Former 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 | Former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1997–1998) | |
| Ned Porter | Former pitcher for the New York Giants (1926–1927) | |
| A. J. Puk | Current pitcher for the Miami Marlins (2023– ), and formerly the Oakland Athletics (2019, 2021–2022) | |
| Ryan Raburn | Former outfielder for the Detroit Tigers (2004, 2007–2012), Cleveland Indians (2013–15), Colorado Rockies (2016) and Washington Nationals (2017) | |
| Bill Ramsey | Former outfielder for the Boston Braves (1945) | |
| Lance Richbourg | Former player for the Philadelphia Phillies (1921), Washington Senators (1924), Boston Braves (1927–1931) and Chicago Cubs (1932) | |
| Paul Rigdon | Former pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (2000) and Milwaukee Brewers (2000–2001) | |
| Steven Rodriguez | Current pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–) | |
| Al Rosen | Former 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 | Former pitcher for the Chicago White Sox (1988–1990) and San Diego Padres (1991) | |
| David Ross | Former 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); Former manager for the Chicago Cubs (2020-2023); World Series Champion (2013, 2016) | |
| Scott Ruskin | Former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990), Montreal Expos (1990–1991) and Cincinnati Reds (1992–1993) | |
| Ryan Sadowski | Former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (2009); Former KBO pitcher for the Lotte Giants | |
| Russ Scarritt | Former left fielder for the Boston Red Sox (1929–1931) and Philadelphia Phillies (1932)* | |
| Ryan Shealy | Former first baseman for the Colorado Rockies (2005–2006), Kansas City Royals (2006–2008) and Boston Red Sox (2010) | |
| Mike Stanley | Former 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 | Former catcher for the Boston Red Sox (1955, 1957, 1969–1969) and Kansas City Athletics; former managing partner of the Boston Red Sox (1978–1993) | |
| Marc Sullivan | Former catcher for the Boston Red Sox (1982, 1984–1987) | |
| Nick Testa | Former catcher for the San Francisco Giants (1958); former Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) catcher for the Daimai Orions (1962) | |
| Robby Thompson | Former second baseman for the San Francisco Giants (1986–1996); MLB All-Star (1988, 1993) | |
| Preston Tucker | Former outfielder for the Houston Astros (2015-2016), Atlanta Braves (2018), Cincinnati Reds (2018); former KBO outfielder for the Kia Tigers (2019-2021) | |
| Marc Valdes | Former pitcher for the Florida Marlins (1995–1996), Montreal Expos (1997–1998), Astros (2000), Atlanta Braves (2001); former NPB pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers (2002) and Chunichi Dragons (2003–2004) | |
| Brad Wilkerson | Former 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 | Former pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics (1963) | |
| Casey Wise | Former infielder for the Chicago Cubs (1957), Milwaukee Braves (1958–1959) and Detroit Tigers (1960)* | |
| Mike Zunino | Former 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).