How Many Texas Longhorns Are in MLB?
Texas Longhorns are among the most successful college baseball programs in the United States. The program has produced several Major League Baseball (MLB) stars, including Hall of Fame players Bob Lemon, Roger Clemens, and Nolan Ryan. As of 2020, there are currently 22 Texas Longhorns playing in MLB.
MLB Longhorns
The current Texas Longhorn players in MLB are:
- Corey Knebel, Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
- Brandon Workman, Boston Red Sox, Relief Pitcher
- Taylor Jungmann, Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
- Chase Shugart, Houston Astros, Relief Pitcher
- John Curtiss, Cleveland Indians, Relief Pitcher
- Travis Tucker, Arizona Diamondbacks, Infielder
- Taylor Teagarden, Milwaukee Brewers, Catcher
- Chance Ruffin, Chicago White Sox, Relief Pitcher
- Josh Tomlin, New York Mets, Relief Pitcher
- Kacy Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays, Infielder
- Nick Kennedy, Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
- DJ Baxendale, Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
- Brandon Belt, San Francisco Giants, Infielder
- Taylor Hearn, Texas Rangers, Starting Pitcher
- Tres Barrera, Washington Nationals, Catcher
- Kody Clemens, Detroit Tigers, Infielder
- Russell Wilson, Texas Rangers, Infielder
- Kyle Russell, Colorado Rockies, Outfielder
- Jacob Felts, Milwaukee Brewers, Catcher
- Cameron Rupp, Philadelphia Phillies, Catcher
- Nolan Kingham, Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
- Stephen Fife, Los Angeles Dodgers, Starting Pitcher
Famous MLB Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns have produced several MLB stars, including several Hall of Fame players. The most famous of these players include:
- Bob Lemon, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976.
- Roger Clemens, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.
- Nolan Ryan, a pitcher for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
- Kenny Rogers, a pitcher for the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.
- Kirby Puckett, an outfielder for the Minnesota Twins who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Notable Former Longhorns
In addition to the current and former Hall of Fame players, there have been several other notable former Texas Longhorns who have played in MLB. These include:
- Orel Hershiser, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.
- Kirk McCaskill, a pitcher for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Montreal Expos.
- Rick Honeycutt, a pitcher for the California Angels, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Oakland Athletics.
- Burt Hooton, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Greg Swindell, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Chris Wallace, an infielder for the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and Detroit Tigers.
- David Murphy, an outfielder for the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Angels.
- Kip Wells, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Nationals.
- Huston Street, a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels, Colorado Rockies, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- John Danks, a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, and Atlanta Braves.
Texas Longhorns in the MLB Draft
Texas Longhorns players are often selected in the MLB Draft, with the most recent draft taking place in 2019. In 2019, the following Texas Longhorns were selected in the MLB Draft:
- Kody Clemens, Detroit Tigers, Round 3
- Kacy Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays, Round 8
- Duke Ellis, Chicago White Sox, Round 11
- Andy McGuire, Oakland Athletics, Round 15
- Kamron Fields, Colorado Rockies, Round 28
- Mason Monty, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round 29
Texas Longhorns in the Minor Leagues
In addition to the players currently in MLB, there are several Texas Longhorns players currently playing in the minor leagues. These players include:
- Kody Clemens, Detroit Tigers, Triple A
- Kacy Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays, Triple A
- Duke Ellis, Chicago White Sox, High A
- Andy McGuire, Oakland Athletics, High A
- Kamron Fields, Colorado Rockies, Low A
- Mason Monty, Pittsburgh Pirates, Low A
Texas Longhorns in the College World Series
The Texas Longhorns have had great success in the College World Series, with the program winning the national championship in 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, and 2005. The team has also made several appearances in the College World Series, including in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2014.
Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 Conference
The Texas Longhorns have had great success in the Big 12 Conference, winning the conference championship in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2014. The team has also made several appearances in the Big 12 Conference Tournament, including in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015.
Texas Longhorns in the NCAA Tournament
The Texas Longhorns have had great success in the NCAA Tournament, winning the national championship in 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, and 2005. The team has also made several appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2014.
Conclusion
The Texas Longhorns have been one of the most successful college baseball programs in the United States, producing several MLB stars, including several Hall of Fame players. As of 2020, there are currently 22 Texas Longhorns playing in MLB, as well as several other former Longhorns playing in the minor leagues and college baseball.