Here you’ll find 73 Baseball players that start with S, organized from “Al Simmons” to “Warren Spahn”. The list includes Hall of Famers, long-career stars, and modern players, useful for research, fantasy rosters, and editorial reference.
Baseball players that start with S are professional Major League players whose last name begins with the letter “S”. Famous examples like Al Simmons and Warren Spahn show the group includes sluggers and legendary pitchers.
Below you’ll find the table with team, position, and college.
Team: Shows the primary or most notable MLB team associated with the player, so you can quickly link names to franchises.
Position: Lists the player’s primary position, helping you compare roles and assemble lineups for research or fantasy.
College: Gives the school the player attended when available, which helps track development paths and scouting context.
Baseball players that start with S
| Name | Primary Team | Position | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Schmidt | Phillies (1972-1989) | 3B | 1972-1989 |
| Warren Spahn | Braves (1942-1964) | P | 1942-1965 |
| Ozzie Smith | Cardinals (1982-1996) | SS | 1978-1996 |
| Duke Snider | Dodgers (1947-1962) | OF | 1947-1964 |
| John Smoltz | Braves (1988-2008) | P | 1988-2009 |
| Tris Speaker | Indians (1916-1926) | OF | 1907-1928 |
| Don Sutton | Dodgers (1966-1980) | P | 1966-1988 |
| George Sisler | Browns (1915-1927) | 1B | 1915-1930 |
| Al Simmons | Athletics (1924-1932) | OF | 1924-1944 |
| Ryne Sandberg | Cubs (1982-1997) | 2B | 1981-1997 |
| Ron Santo | Cubs (1960-1973) | 3B | 1960-1974 |
| Enos Slaughter | Cardinals (1938-1953) | OF | 1938-1959 |
| Ted Simmons | Cardinals (1968-1980) | C | 1968-1988 |
| Lee Smith | Cubs (1980-1987) | P | 1980-1997 |
| Red Schoendienst | Cardinals (1945-1956) | 2B | 1945-1963 |
| Joe Sewell | Indians (1920-1930) | SS | 1920-1933 |
| Casey Stengel | Giants (1921-1923) | OF | 1912-1925 |
| Ichiro Suzuki | Mariners (2001-2012) | OF | 2001-2019 |
| Max Scherzer | Nationals (2015-2021) | P | 2008-Present |
| CC Sabathia | Yankees (2009-2019) | P | 2001-2019 |
| Sammy Sosa | Cubs (1992-2004) | OF | 1989-2007 |
| Juan Soto | Nationals (2018-2022) | OF | 2018-Present |
| Corey Seager | Rangers (2023-Present) | SS | 2015-Present |
| George Springer | Astros (2014-2020) | OF | 2014-Present |
| Marcus Semien | Rangers (2022-Present) | 2B/SS | 2013-Present |
| Dansby Swanson | Cubs (2023-Present) | SS | 2016-Present |
| Blake Snell | Padres (2021-2023) | P | 2016-Present |
| Chris Sale | Red Sox (2017-Present) | P | 2010-Present |
| Stephen Strasburg | Nationals (2010-2023) | P | 2010-2023 |
| Kyle Schwarber | Phillies (2022-Present) | OF/DH | 2015-Present |
| Gary Sheffield | Marlins (1993-1998) | OF | 1988-2009 |
| Darryl Strawberry | Mets (1983-1990) | OF | 1983-1999 |
| Curt Schilling | Red Sox (2004-2007) | P | 1988-2007 |
| Johan Santana | Twins (2000-2007) | P | 2000-2012 |
| Bret Saberhagen | Royals (1984-1991) | P | 1984-2001 |
| Tim Salmon | Angels (1992-2006) | OF/DH | 1992-2006 |
| Dave Stewart | Athletics (1986-1992) | P | 1978-1995 |
| Rick Sutcliffe | Cubs (1984-1991) | P | 1976-1994 |
| Deion Sanders | Braves (1991-1994) | OF | 1989-2001 |
| Benito Santiago | Padres (1986-1992) | C | 1986-2005 |
| Chris Sabo | Reds (1988-1996) | 3B | 1988-1996 |
| Bill Skowron | Yankees (1954-1962) | 1B | 1954-1967 |
| Terry Steinbach | Athletics (1986-1996) | C | 1986-1999 |
| Vern Stephens | Red Sox (1948-1952) | SS | 1941-1955 |
| Riggs Stephenson | Cubs (1926-1934) | OF | 1921-1934 |
| J. T. Snow | Giants (1997-2005) | 1B | 1992-2008 |
| Jorge Soler | Braves (2021) | OF/DH | 2014-Present |
| Spencer Strider | Braves (2021-Present) | P | 2021-Present |
| Eugenio Suárez | Reds (2015-2021) | 3B | 2014-Present |
| Ranger Suárez | Phillies (2018-Present) | P | 2018-Present |
| B. J. Surhoff | Orioles (1996-2000) | UTL | 1987-2005 |
| Reggie Smith | Dodgers (1976-1981) | OF | 1966-1982 |
| Lonnie Smith | Cardinals (1982-1984) | OF | 1978-1994 |
| Mel Stottlemyre | Yankees (1964-1974) | P | 1964-1974 |
| Huston Street | Athletics (2005-2008) | P | 2005-2017 |
| Ruben Sierra | Rangers (1986-1992) | OF | 1986-2006 |
| Jean Segura | Phillies (2019-2022) | 2B/SS | 2012-2023 |
| Kevin Seitzer | Royals (1986-1991) | 3B | 1986-1997 |
| Scott Servais | Cubs (1995-1998) | C | 1991-2001 |
| Hal Schumacher | Giants (1931-1942) | P | 1931-1946 |
| Cy Seymour | Reds (1901-1905) | OF/P | 1896-1913 |
| Jimmy Sheckard | Cubs (1906-1912) | OF | 1897-1913 |
| Bill Sherdel | Cardinals (1922-1930) | P | 1918-1932 |
| Justin Smoak | Blue Jays (2015-2019) | 1B | 2010-2020 |
| Drew Smyly | Cubs (2022-Present) | P | 2012-Present |
| Joakim Soria | Royals (2007-2011) | P | 2007-2021 |
| Geovany Soto | Cubs (2005-2012) | C | 2005-2017 |
| Steven Souza Jr. | Rays (2015-2017) | OF | 2014-2021 |
| Mike Soroka | Braves (2018-Present) | P | 2018-Present |
| Bryan Shaw | Guardians (2013-2017) | P | 2011-Present |
| Travis Shaw | Brewers (2017-2019) | 3B/1B | 2015-2022 |
| Matt Strahm | Phillies (2023-Present) | P | 2016-Present |
| Al Spangler | Astros (1962-1965) | OF | 1959-1971 |
Descriptions
Mike Schmidt
Hall of Famer. Widely considered the greatest third baseman ever. Won 3 NL MVP awards, 10 Gold Gloves, and the 1980 World Series MVP.
Warren Spahn
Hall of Famer. The winningest left-handed pitcher in MLB history with 363 victories. A 17-time All-Star and 1957 Cy Young Award winner.
Ozzie Smith
Hall of Famer. “The Wizard of Oz” is one of the greatest defensive players ever, winning 13 consecutive Gold Gloves. A 15-time All-Star.
Duke Snider
Hall of Famer. “The Duke of Flatbush” was a key member of the “Boys of Summer” Dodgers. An 8-time All-Star who hit 407 career home runs.
John Smoltz
Hall of Famer. The only pitcher in MLB history with over 200 wins and 150 saves. Won the 1996 NL Cy Young Award.
Tris Speaker
Hall of Famer. One of the greatest defensive centerfielders ever. Holds the MLB record with 792 career doubles and had a lifetime .345 batting average.
Don Sutton
Hall of Famer. A model of durability and consistency, winning 324 games over 23 seasons. Ranks 7th all-time with 3,574 strikeouts.
George Sisler
Hall of Famer. A two-time batting champion with a .340 career average. His 257 hits in 1920 stood as the single-season record for 84 years.
Al Simmons
Hall of Famer. “Bucketfoot Al” was a premier power hitter of his era. Won two batting titles and had a .334 career average with 307 home runs.
Ryne Sandberg
Hall of Famer. 1984 NL MVP. A slick-fielding second baseman who won 9 Gold Gloves and was a 10-time All-Star.
Ron Santo
Hall of Famer. Beloved Cubs third baseman and broadcaster. A nine-time All-Star who won five Gold Gloves for his stellar defense.
Enos Slaughter
Hall of Famer. A 10-time All-Star famous for his hustle, including his “Mad Dash” to score the winning run in the 1946 World Series.
Ted Simmons
Hall of Famer. An elite switch-hitting catcher and eight-time All-Star. Ranks second all-time among catchers in hits and doubles.
Lee Smith
Hall of Famer. An intimidating closer who held the all-time saves record for 13 years. Finished his career with 478 saves.
Red Schoendienst
Hall of Famer. A 10-time All-Star and slick-fielding second baseman who was a fixture for the Cardinals as both a player and manager.
Joe Sewell
Hall of Famer. The most difficult batter to strike out in MLB history, fanning just 114 times in over 7,000 at-bats.
Casey Stengel
Hall of Famer. Best known as a legendary manager, but also had a 14-year playing career as a solid outfielder.
Ichiro Suzuki
Future Hall of Famer. Won MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2001. Collected 3,089 MLB hits after a legendary career in Japan. 10-time All-Star.
Max Scherzer
Future Hall of Famer. An intense, eight-time All-Star who has won three Cy Young Awards. Has thrown two no-hitters and has over 3,000 strikeouts.
CC Sabathia
Likely future Hall of Famer. A durable workhorse who won 251 games and tallied 3,093 strikeouts. Won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award.
Sammy Sosa
Legendary slugger famous for the 1998 home run race. The only player to hit 60+ homers in three different seasons. Finished with 609 career homers.
Juan Soto
Generational hitting talent known for his incredible plate discipline and “Soto Shuffle.” A batting champion and World Series winner.
Corey Seager
Elite-hitting shortstop who has won World Series MVP awards with two different teams (Dodgers and Rangers). A multiple-time All-Star.
George Springer
Dynamic leadoff hitter and four-time All-Star. Named the 2017 World Series MVP with the Houston Astros.
Marcus Semien
Power-hitting middle infielder and two-time All-Star. Has won both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger award and finished top-3 in MVP voting twice.
Dansby Swanson
Gold Glove-winning shortstop and two-time All-Star. Was a key member of the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series championship team.
Blake Snell
A dominant left-handed pitcher who has won the Cy Young Award in both leagues (AL in 2018, NL in 2023).
Chris Sale
Dominant, lanky left-handed pitcher with a unique sidearm delivery. A seven-time All-Star who recorded the final out of the 2018 World Series.
Stephen Strasburg
One of the most hyped pitching prospects ever. Was named the 2019 World Series MVP after leading the Nationals to the title.
Kyle Schwarber
Prolific power hitter known for his tape-measure home runs (“Schwarbombs”). A two-time All-Star who has twice led the NL in homers.
Gary Sheffield
One of the most feared hitters of his generation, known for his unique, menacing bat waggle. A 9-time All-Star with 509 career home runs.
Darryl Strawberry
A dominant power hitter of the 1980s. Was the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year, an 8-time All-Star, and won four World Series titles.
Curt Schilling
A dominant big-game pitcher, famous for his “bloody sock” performance in the 2004 ALCS. A six-time All-Star with 3,116 strikeouts.
Johan Santana
A two-time unanimous AL Cy Young Award winner with the Twins. Pitched the first no-hitter in New York Mets history in 2012.
Bret Saberhagen
A two-time AL Cy Young Award winner and the 1985 World Series MVP with the Kansas City Royals.
Tim Salmon
King Fish. Was the 1993 AL Rookie of the Year and a key member of the Angels’ 2002 World Series team. Hit 299 career home runs for the club.
Dave Stewart
Known for his intimidating stare and clutch pitching. Won 20+ games for four straight seasons and was the 1989 World Series MVP.
Rick Sutcliffe
The Red Baron. Won the 1984 NL Cy Young Award after a mid-season trade to the Cubs, leading them to a division title.
Deion Sanders
Prime Time. A two-sport superstar who is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Benito Santiago
A five-time All-Star catcher renowned for his cannon-like throwing arm. Was the 1987 NL Rookie of the Year.
Chris Sabo
An intense, goggle-wearing third baseman. He was the 1988 NL Rookie of the Year and a key part of the 1990 “Nasty Boys” Reds World Series team.
Bill Skowron
Moose. A power-hitting first baseman and eight-time All-Star for the dominant Yankees teams of the 50s and 60s, winning four World Series.
Terry Steinbach
A three-time All-Star catcher for the “Bash Brothers” era Oakland A’s. Was named the 1988 All-Star Game MVP.
Vern Stephens
A premier power-hitting shortstop of the 1940s. An eight-time All-Star who led the AL in RBIs three times.
Riggs Stephenson
A phenomenal contact hitter who posted a career .336 batting average, ranking among the all-time leaders. Was a key player on two Cubs pennant winners.
J. T. Snow
A defensive wizard at first base, winning six consecutive Gold Glove Awards. Famously saved 3-year-old Darren Baker at the 2002 World Series.
Jorge Soler
Immense power-hitter known for towering home runs. Was named the 2021 World Series MVP after hitting three go-ahead homers for the Braves.
Spencer Strider
An electrifying strikeout pitcher known for his high-velocity fastball and devastating slider. Became the fastest pitcher in history to reach 200 Ks in a season.
Eugenio Suárez
A power-hitting third baseman known for his home run prowess. Hit 49 homers in 2019 to lead the National League.
Ranger Suárez
A versatile left-handed pitcher who has excelled as both a starter and a reliever, playing a key role in the Phillies’ recent postseason runs.
B. J. Surhoff
A versatile and durable player who saw time at catcher, infield, and outfield over 19 seasons. Collected over 2,300 career hits.
Reggie Smith
A talented switch-hitter and seven-time All-Star. Finished his career with 314 home runs and a Gold Glove Award.
Lonnie Smith
A speedy outfielder who played in five World Series with four different teams (Phillies, Cardinals, Royals, Braves), winning three of them.
Mel Stottlemyre
A three-time All-Star pitcher for the Yankees who later became a highly respected pitching coach for four World Series champion teams.
Huston Street
A two-time All-Star closer who won the 2005 AL Rookie of the Year Award. Finished his career with 324 saves.
Ruben Sierra
A powerful switch-hitting outfielder who was a four-time All-Star. He hit 306 career home runs and drove in over 1,300 runs.
Jean Segura
A two-time All-Star infielder known for his consistent hitting. Led the National League in hits in 2016.
Kevin Seitzer
A two-time All-Star and high-contact hitter. Led the American League in hits (207) as a rookie in 1987.
Scott Servais
A journeyman catcher for 11 seasons who is now better known as the successful manager of the Seattle Mariners.
Hal Schumacher
Prince Hal. A two-time All-Star pitcher for the New York Giants who won two World Series and posted a 1.01 ERA in the 1933 Fall Classic.
Cy Seymour
A rare pitcher-turned-slugger. Won the 1905 NL batting title with a .377 average and led the league in hits, doubles, triples, and RBIs.
Jimmy Sheckard
A top defensive outfielder in the dead-ball era. A key player for the Cubs dynasty that won back-to-back World Series titles in 1907-08.
Bill Sherdel
Wee Willie. A durable left-handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1920s, helping them win two pennants and the 1926 World Series.
Justin Smoak
A switch-hitting first baseman who earned an All-Star selection in 2017 after hitting 38 home runs for the Blue Jays.
Drew Smyly
A crafty left-handed pitcher who has played for multiple teams. Was a member of the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series championship team.
Joakim Soria
The Soria Moria. A two-time All-Star closer from Mexico who recorded 229 career saves, primarily with the Kansas City Royals.
Geovany Soto
A catcher who was the 2008 NL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in the same season with the Chicago Cubs.
Steven Souza Jr.
An outfielder known for his combination of power and speed, highlighted by a 30-homer, 16-steal season with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017.
Mike Soroka
A promising young pitcher who was an All-Star and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2019 before his career was sidetracked by injuries.
Bryan Shaw
An incredibly durable relief pitcher known for his cutter. He led the major leagues in appearances for three consecutive seasons (2016-2018).
Travis Shaw
A corner infielder known for his power streaks. He hit over 30 home runs in back-to-back seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Matt Strahm
A left-handed reliever known for his high-spin pitches and versatility in various bullpen roles for contending teams.
Al Spangler
An outfielder for 13 seasons, primarily in the 1960s. A dependable player for the Colt .45s/Astros and later the Angels and Cubs.