Baseball players have been idealized as hulking figures ever since Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Those men at the stadium always make you think, “Man, my arms would get tired swinging that bat!”
However, home runs and strikeouts have skyrocketed recently, while batting averages and ERAs have plummeted. And it appears to be all because of the new crop of leaner players. Thus, it is not surprising that this new fad attracts a lot of interest from women in the city, who before might not have paid much attention to baseball games.
Today’s top baseball players are slimmer and more elegant than their predecessors. Some of them appear like they could run a marathon, while others are barely human. However, one thing they all share is the ability to hit, run, and field with the grace and precision of Kung Fu masters.
Here are the baseball stars of the moment, from Cal Ripken Jr. to Alex Rodriguez, who has made us cheer for their teams.
1. Noah Syndergaard
Thor Syndergaard is a Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball pitcher. The New York Mets drafted him back when he was still a teenager. In the first round of the 2010 MLB draft, Syndergaard was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2012, he was traded to the New York Mets. His date of birth is August 29, 1992, and his place of birth is Mansfield, Texas
| Full Name | Noah Seth Syndergaard |
| Day of Birth | August 29, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Mansfield, Texas |
2. Kevin Kiermaier
In the Major League Baseball competition, the Tampa Bay Rays have Kiermaier playing center field for them. Kiermaier is a multiple-time champion at the high school and collegiate levels of competition. In 1990, on April 22, he came into this world in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
| Full Name | Kevin James Kiermaier |
| Day of Birth | April 22, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
3. James McCann
James McCann is the New York Mets’ catcher in Major League Baseball. Formerly, he played for the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox. Before starting his professional baseball career, he played for the University of Arkansas. Santa Barbara, California, is where he entered the world on June 13, 1990.
| Full Name | James Thomas McCann |
| Day of Birth | June 13, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Barbara, California |
4. Adam Ottavino
American professional baseball pitcher Adam Ottavino is currently a free agent. He played for four MLB teams, from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox. He’s 6’5″ tall, 246 pounds, and throws with his right hand. He’s an attacking player. On November 22, 1985, he entered the world in Manhattan, New York City, New York State, United States of America.
| Full Name | Adam Robert Ottavino |
| Day of Birth | November 22, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Manhattan, New York |
5. Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright, sometimes known as “Waino” and “Uncle Charlie,” is a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. On August 30, 1981, he entered the world in Brunswick, Georgia. Wainwright and Molina’s first trip started in Houston on April 6, 2007. Wainwright won 4-2 in the contest, the first of his 213 victories with Molina behind the plate.
| Full Name | Adam Parrish Wainwright |
| Day of Birth | August 30, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Brunswick, Georgia |
6. Anthony Recker
Anthony Recker is a pioneer in the United States, having played professional baseball as a catcher. Formerly a track athlete, he played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. He entered the world on August 29, 1983, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
| Full Name | Anthony Vito Recker |
| Day of Birth | August 29, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Catasauqua, Pennsylvania |
7. Ben Revere
American professional baseball player and hitting coach for the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic Professional Baseball League’s Revere Ben. On May 3, 1988, he entered this world on the streets of Atlanta, Georgia. The American former professional baseball player Ben Daniel Revere. He’s a Major League Baseball veteran who’s spent time on the Twins, Phillies, Blue Jays, Nats, and Angel’s rosters.
| Full Name | Ben Daniel Revere |
| Day of Birth | May 3, 1988) |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
8. Brandon Crawford
To put it simply, Brandon Crawford plays baseball for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball. Crawford played baseball at the University of California, Los Angeles. It was in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft that the Giants selected Crawford. In 2011, he debuted in Major League Baseball. On January 21, 1987, he entered the world in Mountain View, California.
| Full Name | Brandon Michael Crawford |
| Day of Birth | January 21, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Mountain View, California |
9. Brandon Morrow
Professional baseball pitcher and free agent Brandon Morrow hail from the USA. He’s had MLB stints with the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago Cubs. On July 26, 1984, he entered the world in Santa Rosa, California. In 2010, he pitched a game that was a perfect one-hitter and had 17 strikeouts.
| Full Name | Brandon John Morrow |
| Day of Birth | July 26, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Rosa, California |
10. Brennan Boesch
U.S.-born former baseball star Brennan Boesch has now retired from the sport. After only two months in the majors with the Detroit Tigers, he was named the American League’s Rookie of the Month. He entered this world on April 12, 1985, in Santa Monica, California. It was in 2010 that he made his debut in the Major Leagues of Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. Within his first two months in the major leagues, he received the Rookie of the Month title for the American League.
| Full Name | Brennan Philip Boesch |
| Day of Birth | April 12, 1985) |
| Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California |
11. Bryce Harper
For the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball, Bryce plays. He played with the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball from 2012 through 2018. A “five-instrumentalist,” he was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 16, 1992. He broke the record for the youngest player ever chosen for an MLB All-Star game when he was named at the age of nineteen.
Bryce Harper during the sold-out Washington Nationals – New York Yankees game
| Full Name | Bryce Aron Max Harper |
| Day of Birth | October 16, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Las Vegas, Nevada |
12. Buster Posey
Former American baseball catcher Buster Posey. From 2009 through 2021, Posey spent his whole Major League Baseball career with the San Francisco Giants. Posey’s birthplace was Leesburg, Georgia. On March 27, 1987, he entered this world in Leesburg, Georgia.
| Full Name | Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III |
| Day of Birth | March 27, 1987) |
| Place of Birth | Leesburg, Georgia |
13. Chris Coghlan
Chris Coghlan used to play baseball at the highest level in the United States. He’s a Major League Baseball veteran, having played for the Cubs, Marlins, A’s, and Blue Jays. Coghlan was honored as the best Rookie at the 2009 national championship. On June 18, 1985, he entered the world in Rockville, Maryland.
| Full Name | Christopher B. Coghlan |
| Day of Birth | June 18, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Rockville, Maryland |
14. Chris Davis
American retired professional baseball player Chris Davis, nicknamed “Crush Davis,” played for the major leagues. The Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles were two of his MLB teams. As a thrower, he can use either hand. He was born on March 17, 1986, in Longview, Texas.
| Full Name | Christopher Lyn Davis |
| Day of Birth | March 17, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Longview, Texas |
15. Chris Young
An American baseball executive, Chris Young is the Rangers’ GM for the Texas franchise in Major League Baseball. He also used to play baseball at the highest level. He entered this world in Dallas, Texas, on May 25, 1979. The Arizona Diamondbacks, the Oakland Athletics, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox, and the Los Angeles Angels were all teams he played for during his Major League Baseball career.
| Full Name | Christopher Ryan Young |
| Day of Birth | May 25, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Dallas, Texas |
16. C.J. Wilson
C.J. Wilson owns a motor racing team in the United States and formerly played baseball at the highest level. From 2005 to 2011, Wilson was a Major League Baseball player for the Texas Rangers, and from 2012 to 2015, he was a member of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. On November 18, 1980, he entered the world in Newport Beach, California.
| Full Name | Christopher John Wilson |
| Day of Birth | November 18, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Newport Beach, California |
17. Clayton Kershaw
An American professional baseball pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, is represented by the independent agency of Brian Cashman. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Kershaw, a left-handed starter, has been in the major leagues for 13 seasons since making his debut in 2008. On March 19, 1988, he entered the world on a Texas farm outside Dallas.
| Full Name | Clayton Kershaw |
| Day of Birth | March 19, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Dallas, TX |
18. Cole Hamels
Pitcher Cole Hamels is a free agent for the American baseball team. His Major League Baseball resume includes stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves. On December 27, 1983, he entered the world in San Diego, California.
Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies
| Full Name | Colbert Michael Hamels |
| Day of Birth | December 27, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | San Diego, California |
19. Conor Gillaspie
Former minor league baseball player Conor Gillaspie is a former professional in the United States. The San Francisco Giants, the Chicago White Sox, and the Anaheim Angels have all used him in their Major League Baseball rosters. He entered this world on July 18, 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
| Full Name | Conor Michael Gillaspie |
| Day of Birth | July 18, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Omaha, Nebraska |
20. Daniel Murphy
English footballer “Danny” Murphy. He’s a security guard with Fulham F.C. who has been named player of the month twice once while at Liverpool and again while with Charlton Athletic. Daniel James Murphy was a Major League Baseball pitcher for four teams: the New York Mets, the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs, and the Colorado Rockies. He came into the world in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 1, 1985.
| Full Name | Daniel Murphy |
| Day of Birth | April 1, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Jacksonville, FL |
21. David Freese
Ex-MLB star David Freese hails from the United States. He began his MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was an essential player in the 2011 season (.545 batting average, 12 hits in the National Championship Series). On April 28, 1983, he entered the world in Corpus Christi, Texas.
| Full Name | David Richard Freese |
| Day of Birth | April 28, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Corpus Christi, Texas |
22. David Robertson
D-Rob is a nickname for David Robertson, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball. Former Major League Baseball (MLB) team affiliations include the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies. Robertson played baseball for the University of Alabama’s storied Crimson Tide baseball program. On April 9, 1985, he entered the world on a hospital bed in Birmingham, Alabama.
| Full Name | David Alan Robertson |
| Day of Birth | April 9, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Birmingham, Alabama |
23. David Wright
Retired American third-tier baseball player David Wright played for the New York Mets for 14 years. He was drafted by the Mets in 2001 and made his MLB debut on July 21, 2004, at Shea Stadium. On December 20, 1982, he entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia.
| Full Name | David Wright |
| Day of Birth | December 20, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Norfolk, VA |
24. Eric Hosmer
Eric John Hosmer created history by being the first American player of Major League Baseball to suit up for the Boston Red Sox. He has played with the Kansas City Royals (from 2011 to 2017) and the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (2018-2022).
| Full Name | Eric John Hosmer |
| Day of Birth | October 24, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | South Miami, Florida |
25. Giancarlo Stanton
American baseball slugger and quarterback Giancarlo Stanton plays for the New York Yankees of MLB. Stanton, who will soon celebrate his 10th MLB birthday, has risen to prominence as one of the league’s most accomplished players since making his debut in 2010. He’s become famous because he’s one of the few MLB players with a unique talent: the ability to hit home runs from far away.
| Full Name | Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton |
| Day of Birth | November 8, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Panorama City, California |
26. Huston Street
Originally from the United States, Huston Street played professionally for baseball before retiring. He was a track athlete for the Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Angels for 13 seasons in Major League Baseball. His date of birth is August 2, 1983, and he was born in Austin, Texas.
| Full Name | Huston Lowell Street |
| Day of Birth | August 2, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Austin, Texas |
27. Ike Davis
American former major league baseball player Ike Davis is a retired veteran. From 2010-2016, he was a member of the MLB for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees. On March 22, 1987, he entered Edina, Minnesota.
| Full Name | Isaac Benjamin “Ike” Davis |
| Day of Birth | March 22, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Edina, Minnesota |
28. J.D. Martinez
Specifically, J.D. Martinez is the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Also, he played for the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers, and the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. On August 21, 1987, he entered the world in Miami, Florida.
| Full Name | Julio Daniel Martinez |
| Day of Birth | August 21, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Miami, Florida |
29. Jose Bautista
Jose Bautista, sometimes known as “Joey Bats,” is a former professional boxer and third-string basketball player from the Dominican Republic. He entered the world on October 19, 1980, in Santo Dominica, Dominican Republic. As if that weren’t enough, he’s been named A.L. Player of the Week four times and A.L. Player of the Month five times. Bautista’s primary role before being acquired by the Blue Jays was that of a third establishment.
| Full Name | José Antonio Bautista Santos |
| Day of Birth | October 19, 1980) |
| Place of Birth | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
30. Justin Verlander
American professional baseball pitcher Justin Verlander is currently a free agent. The Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros gave him Major League Baseball playing time. Verlander played college baseball for the Old Dominion University Monarchy in Norfolk, Virginia. He came into the world on February 20, 1983, in Manakin, Virginia.
| Full Name | Justin Brooks Verlander |
| Day of Birth | February 20, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Manakin-Sabot, Virginia |
31. Kevin Plawecki
Kevin plays catcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Plawecki played collegiate baseball for the Purdue Boiling before going pro. His birthday is February 26, 1991, and he was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. He has Major League Baseball experience with the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox. As a high schooler, Plabecki was a baseball superstar for his Indiana school, Westfield.
| Full Name | Kevin Jeffrey Plawecki |
| Day of Birth | February 26, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Hinsdale, Illinois |
32. Kirk Nieuwenhuis
In Major League Baseball, Kirk Nieuwenhuis threw for the New York Mets, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the world on August 7, 1987, in Santa Monica, California. His alma institution, Azusa Pacific University, is where he currently serves as the baseball club head coach.
| Full Name | Kevin Jeffrey Plawecki |
| Day of Birth | February 26, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Hinsdale, Illinois |
33. Matt Harvey
American baseball pitcher and free agent Matt Harvey goes by the nickname “The Dark Knight.” He played professional baseball in the Major Leagues. Before joining the Orioles, he played for the Mets, the Reds, the Angels, the Royals, and the Royals. On March 27, 1989, he entered the world in New London, Connecticut.
| Full Name | Kirk Robert Nieuwenhuis, |
| Day of Birth | August 7, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California |
34. Matt Kemp
MLB free agency outfielder Matt Kemp was born on September 23, 1984. He has been a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization since the start of his professional career in 2003. From 2006 through 2014, he was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). From 2015 to 2016, he was with the San Diego Padres, and from 2016 to 2017, he was with the Atlanta Braves.
| Full Name | Matthew Ryan Kemp |
| Day of Birth | September 23, 1984) |
| Place of Birth | Midwest City, Oklahoma |
35. Nolan Arenado
Nolan, To be more specific, Christopher Arenado plays third base for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball. In 2013, he faced the Colorado Rockies in his first Major League Baseball game. As of April 16, 1991, he entered the world in Newport Beach, California.
| Full Name | Nolan James Arenado |
| Day of Birth | April 16, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Newport Beach, California |
36. Paul Goldschmidt
In Major League Baseball, Paul Goldschmidt, nicknamed “Goldy,” made history as the first player from the United States to suit up for the St. Louis Cardinals. His birthday is September 10, 1987, and he was born in Wilmington, Delaware.
| Full Name | Paul Edward Goldschmidt |
| Day of Birth | September 10, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Wilmington, Delaware |
37. Robinson Cano
Robinson Cano, a baseball player from the Dominican Republic, was the New York Mets’ second pitcher in Major League Baseball. Canó is a Dominican native who became a New York Yankee after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2001. On October 22, 1982, in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
| Full Name | Robinson José Canó Mercedes |
| Day of Birth | October 22, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic |
38. Trevor Plouffe
After retiring from professional baseball at the third-tier level, Trevor Plouffe became a media figure in the United States. He has a lengthy Major League Baseball resume, having played for the Twins, A’s, Rays, and Phillies. On June 15, 1986, he entered the world in West Hills, Los Angeles.
| Full Name | Trevor Patrick Plouffe |
| Day of Birth | June 15, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | West Hills, California |
39. Wil Meyers
Former MLB pitcher and first baseman with the San Diego Padres, Wil Meyers, was an American professional baseball player. He used to play for the Rays in Tampa. The Kansas City Royals initially selected him, but in 2012 he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. December 10, 1990, finds him entering the world in Thomasville, North Carolina.
| Full Name | William Bradford Myers |
| Day of Birth | December 10, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Thomasville, North Carolina |
40. Will Middlebrooks
Former American professional baseball pitcher Will Middlebrooks. On May 2, 2012, he debuted for the team he would remain with until 2014, the Boston Red Sox. In Major League Baseball, he also competed for the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and Texas Rangers. He entered this world on September 9, 1988, in Greenville, Texas.
| Full Name | William Scott Middlebrooks |
| Day of Birth | September 9, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
41. Ronald Acuña Jr.
Acuna, who is only 24 years old, has already been named to the All-Star team twice and is playing like the MVP of the previous month. This was before he was ejected from the game for hitting outside the strike zone on July 10 at Marlins Park. Anh Y has been labeled as the key to Atlanta’s World Series success with a.283 average, 24 home runs, and a.990 OPS in 82 games during the playoffs.
| Full Name | Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. |
| Day of Birth | December 18, 1997 |
| Place of Birth | La Guaira, Venezuela |
42. Bryan Abreu
In 2013, the Houston Astros signed Bryan Abreu, a seasoned veteran of the baseball diamond and a member of the International Baseball Hall of Fame. Anh tr thành cu th ném bóng tr th hai trong lch s nhng quyn thng mi ca Astros xut hin t mt tr chi hu mùa gii vào năm 2019. The DSL Astros.
| Full Name | Bryan Enrique Abreu |
| Day of Birth | April 22, 1997) |
| Place of Birth | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
43. José Abreu
José Abreu, a baseball player from Cuba, left the nation in 2013 to play Major League Baseball. He started his Major League Baseball career with the Chicago White Sox, where he quickly rose to the team’s offensive leader position.
| Full Name | José Dariel Abreu Correa |
| Day of Birth | January 29, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
44. Domingo Acevedo
Dominican professional pitcher Domingo Antonio Acevedo now competes in the Oakland Baseball League. Acevedo hails from the Dominican Republic. He throws and hits the ball right-handed and has a height of 6 feet 7 inches and a weight of 240 pounds.
| Full Name | Domingo Antonio Acevedo |
| Day of Birth | March 6, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Villa Los Almácigos, Dominican Republic |
45. Riley Adams
The Toronto Blue Jays picked Riley Adams in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft. The Washington Nationals baseball club acquired him via trade in July of 2021. On June 8, 2021, he made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays against the Chicago White Sox.
| Full Name | Riley Keaton Adams |
| Day of Birth | June 26, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Encinitas, California |
46. Jo Adell
Jordon Scott Adell is a Major League Baseball player with the Los Angeles Angels of the American professional baseball league. He is an American. In the year 2020, he will make his debut in the MLB.
| Full Name | Jordon Scott Adell |
| Day of Birth | April 8, 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Shelby, North Carolina |
47. Joan Adon
Dominican professional pitcher Joan Manuel Adon now plays for the Washington National League Junior Baseball Team. Adon is of Dominican descent. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
| Full Name | Joan Manuel Adon |
| Day of Birth | August 12, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
48. Ehire Adrianza
Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves have signed Venezuelan-American baseball outfielder Ehire Enrique Adrianza Palma. He’s a former Major League Baseball player who suited up for the Giants, Twins, and Nationals.
| Full Name | Ehire Enrique Adrianza Palma |
| Day of Birth | August 21, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Miranda, Venezuela |
49. Jesús Aguilar
Former Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Alexander Aguilar made history as the first Venezuelan to play in the Major League. In addition to the Yankees, he played for the Indians, Brewers, and Rays. Aguilar has been named to the 2018 All-Star team. He played with the Cleveland Indians from 2014 to 2016 and then for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017. He has almost 70,000 people that follow him on Instagram as follow.
| Full Name | Jesús Alexander Aguilar |
| Day of Birth | June 30, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Maracay, Venezuela |
50. Nick Ahmed
Nicholas Mark Ahmed is a Major League Baseball baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was born in the United States on 15 March 1990 and is currently a member of the team.
| Full Name | Nicholas Mark Ahmed |
| Day of Birth | March 15, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Springfield, Massachusetts |