This list includes 21 Baseball players that start with Q, from “Bill Quintana” to “Tom Quinlan”. These names are uncommon in professional baseball and cover a range of eras, positions, and backgrounds.

Baseball players that start with Q are professional athletes whose last names begin with the letter Q. The letter Q is rare among surnames, so these players often stand out on rosters. A notable example is Tom Quinlan.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Team, Position, and College.

Name: The player’s full name as listed in records, which helps you quickly identify the individual and locate their profile.

Team: The primary or most notable MLB team associated with the player, useful when you track careers or team-specific stats.

Position: The player’s primary fielding or batting role, so you can see where they contributed on the roster and in games.

College: College or amateur origin when available, helping you follow development paths and compare similar players’ backgrounds.

Baseball players that start with Q

Name Primary team Position Career span Description
Dan Quisenberry Kansas City Royals RP 1979–1990 One of baseball’s premier closers of the 1980s. A three-time All-Star, he led the AL in saves five times with his signature submarine delivery and was a member of the 1985 World Series champions.
Carlos Quentin Chicago White Sox OF 2006–2014 A powerful slugger who was a two-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger Award. He hit 36 home runs for the White Sox in 2008, finishing fifth in the AL MVP voting that season.
Jack Quinn Philadelphia Athletics SP 1909–1933 One of the last legal spitball pitchers. He pitched until age 49 and was a key member of the Athletics’ 1929 and 1930 World Series championship teams, winning a game in both series.
José Quintana Chicago White Sox SP 2012–Present A reliable left-handed starter known for his consistency. Named an All-Star with the White Sox in 2016, he has been a durable innings-eater for multiple teams throughout his career.
Chad Qualls Houston Astros RP 2004–2017 A durable journeyman reliever who appeared in 844 games for nine different teams. Known for his unique, jerky pitching motion and his consistency out of the bullpen for more than a decade.
Jamie Quirk Kansas City Royals C 1975–1992 A versatile utility player and catcher who spent 18 seasons in the majors. Best known for his long tenure with the Royals, he was a member of their 1985 World Series championship team.
Paul Quantrill Toronto Blue Jays RP 1992–2005 A Canadian-born workhorse reliever who was an All-Star in 2001. He led the American League in appearances three times, including a remarkable 89 games pitched for the Yankees in 2004.
Cal Quantrill Cleveland Guardians SP 2019–Present The son of former big-leaguer Paul Quantrill. A versatile pitcher who has found success as both a starter and a reliever, known for his competitive nature on the mound.
Mark Quinn Kansas City Royals OF 1999–2002 Burst onto the scene with the Royals, hitting 20 home runs as a rookie in 2000. He famously hit two home runs in his Major League debut, a rare feat.
Joe Quinn St. Louis Browns 2B 1884–1901 An Australian-born second baseman from the 19th century. He was also a player-manager for several seasons and was known for his steady defensive play over a 17-year career.
Roman Quinn Philadelphia Phillies OF 2016–2022 A switch-hitting outfielder known for his elite, game-changing speed on the basepaths and in the outfield. Injuries unfortunately hampered a promising career with the Phillies.
Luis Quiñones Oakland Athletics SS 1983–1992 A utility infielder who played for several teams. He was part of the Cincinnati Reds’ 1990 World Series championship team, providing valuable depth off the bench.
Finners Quinlan St. Louis Cardinals OF 1911–1915 A speedy outfielder who spent most of his five-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was known more for his defense and baserunning than his bat during the Deadball Era.
Guillermo Quiróz San Francisco Giants C 2004–2014 A well-traveled backup catcher from Venezuela who played for seven MLB teams. He was valued for his defensive skills and ability to handle a pitching staff over his 10-year career.
Tom Quinlan Toronto Blue Jays 3B 1990–1996 A corner infielder who played for four different teams. He was originally a high draft pick by the Blue Jays and was part of their organization during their championship years.
Rubén Quevedo Chicago Cubs SP 2000–2003 Nicknamed “El Látigo” (The Whip), the Venezuelan pitcher showed promise with the Cubs early in his career. He was known for his tall, imposing presence on the mound at 6’6″.
Esteban Quiroz Chicago Cubs 2B 2022–2022 A veteran of the Mexican League and minor leagues who made his long-awaited MLB debut at age 30 with the Cubs. He hit a home run in just his third big-league game.
Oscar Quiñones New York Cubans P 1941–1941 A pitcher from Cuba who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League in 1941. He was part of a long tradition of talented Cuban players in the Negro Leagues.
Frank Quelch Philadelphia Phillies OF 1896–1896 An outfielder whose entire MLB career consisted of a single game for the Philadelphia Phillies on July 16, 1896, where he went 1-for-4 with a single.
Bill Quintana Boston Red Sox RP 1974–1974 A right-handed pitcher whose Major League career spanned six relief appearances for the Boston Red Sox during the 1974 season, posting a 3.38 ERA over eight innings.
Rafael Quirico Philadelphia Phillies RP 1996–1996 A relief pitcher from the Dominican Republic who appeared in eight games for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1996 season, finishing with an 0-1 record.

Descriptions

Dan Quisenberry
Carlos Quentin
Jack Quinn
José Quintana
Chad Qualls
Jamie Quirk
Paul Quantrill
Cal Quantrill
Mark Quinn
Joe Quinn
Roman Quinn
Luis Quiñones
Finners Quinlan
Guillermo Quiróz
Tom Quinlan
Rubén Quevedo
Esteban Quiroz
Oscar Quiñones
Frank Quelch
Bill Quintana
Rafael Quirico
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