This list includes 57 Baseball players that start with M, from “Alek Manoah” to “Yadier Molina”. It spans early twentieth-century figures through modern All-Stars and Hall of Famers, and helps with research, fantasy, and roster checks.
Baseball players that start with M are professional MLB players whose last names begin with the letter M. This group includes enduring stars like Yadier Molina and ranges from early-era players to today’s top performers.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Team, Position, and College.
Name: The player’s full name, so you can quickly locate profiles, verify identity, and match entries with stats or rosters.
Team: The primary or most notable MLB team associated with the player, helping you track career context and franchise history.
Position: The player’s main fielding role, which helps you assess roster fit, depth needs, and fantasy position eligibility.
College: The college the player attended, useful for scouting background and amateur-history research; leave blank if none recorded.
Baseball players that start with M
| Name | Team | Position | Career span | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Mantle | Yankees | OF | 1951–1968 | A legendary switch-hitting slugger and Hall of Famer. “The Commerce Comet” won 3 MVP awards and 7 World Series titles with the Yankees, hitting 536 home runs despite numerous injuries. |
| Willie Mays | Giants | OF | 1951–1973 | The “Say Hey Kid” is one of baseball’s all-time greats. The Hall of Famer was a 24-time All-Star, 2-time MVP, and hit 660 home runs while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense. |
| Stan Musial | Cardinals | OF/1B | 1941–1963 | “Stan the Man” was a St. Louis icon and Hall of Famer. A 3-time MVP and 24-time All-Star, he recorded 3,630 hits (split evenly at home and on the road) and won 3 World Series. |
| Pedro Martinez | Red Sox | P | 1992–2009 | A dominant Hall of Fame pitcher known for his electrifying stuff. He won 3 Cy Young Awards, including two during an era of historic offense, and helped the Red Sox break their curse in 2004. |
| Edgar Martinez | Mariners | DH/3B | 1987–2004 | Arguably the greatest designated hitter ever, this Hall of Famer was a 7-time All-Star and 2-time batting champion. The DH of the Year award is now named in his honor. |
| Joe Morgan | Reds | 2B | 1963–1984 | The engine of the “Big Red Machine,” this Hall of Fame second baseman won back-to-back MVP awards in 1975-76. He combined power, speed, and defense, earning 10 All-Star selections. |
| Paul Molitor | Brewers | DH/INF | 1978–1998 | A Hall of Famer renowned for his hitting prowess and durability. A 7-time All-Star, he is one of only five players in the 3,000 hit club with a .300+ career average and 500+ stolen bases. |
| Eddie Mathews | Braves | 3B | 1952–1968 | A Hall of Fame third baseman and powerful slugger. Mathews was a 12-time All-Star who hit 512 career home runs and was the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. |
| Christy Mathewson | Giants | P | 1900–1916 | One of the original five inductees into the Hall of Fame. “Big Six” was a dominant pitcher for the New York Giants, winning 373 games and recording an incredible 3 shutouts in the 1905 World Series. |
| Mike Mussina | Orioles/Yankees | P | 1991–2008 | “Moose” was a consistently excellent and cerebral pitcher for nearly two decades. The Hall of Famer was a 5-time All-Star and won 270 games, capping his career with his only 20-win season. |
| Willie McCovey | Giants | 1B | 1959–1980 | “Stretch” was a fearsome left-handed slugger and Hall of Famer. The 1969 NL MVP hit 521 home runs and was a 6-time All-Star, with the Giants’ ballpark cove named in his honor. |
| Juan Marichal | Giants | P | 1960–1975 | A Hall of Fame pitcher famous for his high leg kick and pinpoint control. The “Dominican Dandy” was a 10-time All-Star who won 243 games and pitched a no-hitter in 1963. |
| Fred McGriff | Braves | 1B | 1986–2004 | The “Crime Dog” was a consistently powerful slugger for several teams. The Hall of Famer was a 5-time All-Star who hit 493 home runs and won a World Series with the 1995 Braves. |
| Bill Mazeroski | Pirates | 2B | 1956–1972 | A Hall of Fame second baseman considered one of the greatest defensive infielders ever. He’s most famous for his walk-off home run to win Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. |
| Minnie Miñoso | White Sox | OF | 1949–1980 | “The Cuban Comet” was a trailblazing superstar and Hall of Famer. A 13-time All-Star, he famously appeared in MLB games in five different decades. |
| Jack Morris | Tigers | P | 1977–1994 | A durable and intense Hall of Fame pitcher who was the ace of three World Series champions. He is best remembered for his legendary 10-inning shutout in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. |
| Joe Medwick | Cardinals | OF | 1932–1948 | “Ducky” was an aggressive hitter and member of the “Gashouse Gang” Cardinals. The Hall of Famer was a 10-time All-Star and won the NL Triple Crown and MVP in 1937. |
| Roger Maris | Yankees | OF | 1957–1968 | Famously broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record by hitting 61 in 1961. A 2-time AL MVP and 7-time All-Star, he was a key member of the dominant Yankees teams of the early 1960s. |
| Don Mattingly | Yankees | 1B | 1982–1995 | “Donnie Baseball” was a Yankees captain and superstar in the 1980s. A 6-time All-Star and the 1985 AL MVP, he also won 9 Gold Gloves for his stellar defense at first base. |
| Mark McGwire | Athletics/Cardinals | 1B | 1986–2001 | A prodigious power hitter, “Big Mac” was a 12-time All-Star. He captivated the nation during the 1998 home run race with Sammy Sosa, finishing with a then-record 70 homers. |
| Joe Mauer | Twins | C/1B | 2004–2018 | A Minnesota hometown hero and 2024 Hall of Fame inductee. Mauer was a 6-time All-Star who won the 2009 AL MVP and an incredible three batting titles as a catcher. |
| Yadier Molina | Cardinals | C | 2004–2022 | A legendary defensive catcher and Cardinals icon. Yadi was a 10-time All-Star, 9-time Gold Glove winner, and 2-time World Series champion, renowned for his game-calling and leadership. |
| Thurman Munson | Yankees | C | 1969–1979 | The heart and soul of the 1970s champion Yankees. The team’s first captain since Lou Gehrig, Munson was the 1976 AL MVP and a 7-time All-Star before his tragic death. |
| Dale Murphy | Braves | OF | 1976–1993 | One of the premier players of the 1980s. Murphy won back-to-back NL MVP awards (1982-83) with the Braves and was a 7-time All-Star beloved for his character on and off the field. |
| Manny Machado | Padres | 3B/SS | 2012–present | A dynamic and powerful infielder with a slick glove. Machado is a 6-time All-Star and 2-time Gold Glove winner, known for his elite talent on both sides of the ball. |
| Andrew McCutchen | Pirates | OF | 2009–present | “Cutch” was the face of the Pirates franchise for years, winning the 2013 NL MVP. A 5-time All-Star, he’s known for his exciting play, leadership, and joining the 2,000 hit club. |
| J.D. Martinez | Red Sox | DH/OF | 2011–present | One of the premier power hitters of his generation. A 6-time All-Star, Martinez is known for his analytical approach to hitting and was a key piece of the 2018 champion Red Sox. |
| Hideki Matsui | Yankees | OF/DH | 2003–2012 | Nicknamed “Godzilla,” Matsui was a Japanese superstar who became a fan favorite in New York. A 2-time All-Star, he was named the 2009 World Series MVP for his incredible performance. |
| Starling Marte | Mets | OF | 2012–present | A dynamic outfielder known for his blend of speed and contact hitting. Marte is a 2-time All-Star and 2-time Gold Glove winner who consistently posts high batting averages and stolen base totals. |
| Willie McGee | Cardinals | OF | 1982–1999 | A beloved Cardinals outfielder and switch-hitter. He was the 1985 NL MVP, a 4-time All-Star, and won two batting titles, known for his speed and clutch hitting. |
| Denny McLain | Tigers | P | 1963–1972 | An iconic pitcher who was the last to win 30 games in a season, going 31-6 in 1968. He won back-to-back Cy Young Awards and the AL MVP in that historic ’68 season. |
| Justin Morneau | Twins | 1B | 2003–2016 | A Canadian-born slugger who was a cornerstone of the Minnesota Twins. He was a 4-time All-Star and won the 2006 AL MVP award, later winning a batting title with the Rockies. |
| Tino Martinez | Yankees | 1B | 1990–2005 | A clutch-hitting first baseman for the Yankees dynasty of the late 1990s. A 2-time All-Star, he helped the team win four World Series titles with his power and steady defense. |
| Dennis Martinez | Expos | P | 1976–1998 | “El Presidente” was a durable and successful pitcher from Nicaragua. A 4-time All-Star, he won 245 games and pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history in 1991 for the Montreal Expos. |
| Victor Martinez | Tigers | C/DH | 2002–2018 | A highly respected switch-hitting catcher and designated hitter. “V-Mart” was a 5-time All-Star and won 2 Silver Slugger awards, known for his excellent batting eye and high career average. |
| Kevin Mitchell | Giants | OF/3B | 1984–1998 | A powerful and versatile slugger, Mitchell won the 1989 NL MVP award with the Giants. He was a 2-time All-Star known for his immense power and a famous barehanded catch in the outfield. |
| Charlie Morton | Braves | P | 2008–present | A veteran starting pitcher known for his devastating curveball and postseason success. Morton is a 2-time All-Star and has won the World Series with both the Astros (2017) and Braves (2021). |
| Jeff McNeil | Mets | 2B/OF | 2018–present | Nicknamed “Squirrel,” McNeil is a versatile player and pure hitter. He was a 2-time All-Star and won the 2022 NL batting title with a .326 average, known for his exceptional bat control. |
| Whit Merrifield | Royals | 2B/OF | 2016–present | A versatile player known for his contact hitting and speed. A 3-time All-Star, he has led the American League in hits twice and stolen bases three times during his career. |
| Shane McClanahan | Rays | P | 2020–present | A hard-throwing left-handed pitcher who quickly became the ace of the Rays’ staff. A 2-time All-Star, he is known for his electric fastball and strikeout ability. |
| Ketel Marte | Diamondbacks | 2B/OF | 2015–present | A versatile switch-hitter for the Diamondbacks. An All-Star in 2019, he’s known for his consistent hitting and was named the 2023 NLCS MVP for his clutch performance. |
| Trey Mancini | Orioles | 1B/OF | 2016–present | A fan-favorite known for his power and perseverance. After overcoming colon cancer, Mancini returned to win the 2021 AL Comeback Player of the Year award and later won a World Series with the Astros. |
| Daniel Murphy | Mets | 2B | 2008–2020 | A professional hitter who became a postseason legend for the Mets in 2015, hitting homers in a record six straight playoff games. A 3-time All-Star, he finished second in the 2016 NL MVP voting. |
| Mike Moustakas | Royals | 3B | 2011–present | A powerful third baseman known as “Moose.” He was a 3-time All-Star and a key member of the Kansas City Royals team that won the 2015 World Series. |
| Bill Mueller | Red Sox | 3B | 1996–2006 | A switch-hitting infielder best known for winning the 2003 AL batting title. He was a key member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox team that broke the Curse of the Bambino. |
| Nick Markakis | Orioles/Braves | OF | 2006–2020 | A model of consistency, Markakis was a dependable outfielder for 15 seasons. An All-Star and 3-time Gold Glove winner, he retired with over 2,300 hits and 500 doubles. |
| Alek Manoah | Blue Jays | P | 2021–present | An imposing and fiery starting pitcher who made an immediate impact. He was an All-Star and a finalist for the AL Cy Young award in 2022, his first full season in the majors. |
| Dustin May | Dodgers | P | 2019–present | A talented young starting pitcher nicknamed “Gingergaard” for his flowing red hair and powerful stuff. He helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, showcasing a high-velocity sinker. |
| Andrew Miller | Cleveland | P | 2006–2021 | A dominant left-handed reliever who redefined bullpen usage. A 2-time All-Star, his lights-out performance in the 2016 postseason earned him ALCS MVP honors. |
| Mark Melancon | Pirates | P | 2009–present | A dominant closer for several teams, known for his cutter. A 4-time All-Star, he has led the league in saves twice and is one of the top relievers of his generation. |
| Miles Mikolas | Cardinals | P | 2012–present | After revitalizing his career in Japan, “The Lizard” returned to MLB as a top starter for the Cardinals. He is a 2-time All-Star and led the NL in wins in 2018. |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Astros | P | 2015–present | A hard-throwing pitcher known for his devastating knuckle-curve. An All-Star in 2017, he has been a key member of the Astros’ rotation, helping them win the World Series in 2017 and 2022. |
| Kenta Maeda | Twins | P | 2016–present | A crafty pitcher from Japan who found immediate success in MLB. He finished third in the 2016 Rookie of the Year voting and was the runner-up for the 2020 AL Cy Young award. |
| Dave Martinez | Cubs | OF | 1986–2001 | A versatile and well-traveled outfielder who played for 16 seasons. After his playing career, he found greater fame as a manager, leading the Washington Nationals to a World Series title in 2019. |
| Wade Miley | Reds | P | 2011–present | A crafty and durable left-handed starting pitcher who has played for many teams. An All-Star in 2012, he threw a no-hitter for the Cincinnati Reds in 2021. |
| Ryan McMahon | Rockies | 3B/2B | 2017–present | A versatile infielder for the Colorado Rockies with power from the left side. Known for his stellar defense at multiple positions, he is a frequent finalist for the Gold Glove award. |
| Brandon Marsh | Phillies | OF | 2021–present | An energetic outfielder known for his solid defense and unique (often wet) appearance. He became a key contributor and fan favorite for the Phillies teams that made deep postseason runs in 2022 and 2023. |
Descriptions
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
Stan Musial
Pedro Martinez
Edgar Martinez
Joe Morgan
Paul Molitor
Eddie Mathews
Christy Mathewson
Mike Mussina
Willie McCovey
Juan Marichal
Fred McGriff
Bill Mazeroski
Minnie Miñoso
Jack Morris
Joe Medwick
Roger Maris
Don Mattingly
Mark McGwire
Joe Mauer
Yadier Molina
Thurman Munson
Dale Murphy
Manny Machado
Andrew McCutchen
J.D. Martinez
Hideki Matsui
Starling Marte
Willie McGee
Denny McLain
Justin Morneau
Tino Martinez
Dennis Martinez
Victor Martinez
Kevin Mitchell
Charlie Morton
Jeff McNeil
Whit Merrifield
Shane McClanahan
Ketel Marte
Trey Mancini
Daniel Murphy
Mike Moustakas
Bill Mueller
Nick Markakis
Alek Manoah
Dustin May
Andrew Miller
Mark Melancon
Miles Mikolas
Lance McCullers Jr.
Kenta Maeda
Dave Martinez
Wade Miley
Ryan McMahon
Brandon Marsh