This list includes 34 Baseball players that start with U, from “Al Unrein” to “Ugueth Urbina”. Most are pitchers or position players from varied eras, useful for fans, fantasy players, and researchers.
Baseball players that start with U are professional MLB figures whose last names begin with the letter U. Though rare, the group includes notable names like “Ugueth Urbina”, a two-time All-Star and prominent reliever.
Below you’ll find the table with Team, Position, and College.
Team: Lists the player’s primary or most notable MLB team so you can quickly identify their franchise and era.
Position: Shows the player’s primary position, helping you compare role and versatility across different eras and rosters.
College: Gives the college attended when available, letting you trace amateur backgrounds and regional development paths.
Baseball players that start with U
| Name | Primary Team | Primary Position | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | 2B | 2003–2018 |
| Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | 2B | 2006–2015 |
| Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | OF | 2007–2022 |
| Juan Uribe | San Francisco Giants | SS | 2001–2016 |
| Koji Uehara | Boston Red Sox | P | 2009–2017 |
| Julio Urías | Los Angeles Dodgers | P | 2016–2023 |
| Ugueth Urbina | Montreal Expos | P | 1995–2005 |
| Melvin Upton Jr. | Tampa Bay Rays | OF | 2004–2016 |
| José Uribe | San Francisco Giants | SS | 1984–1993 |
| José Urquidy | Houston Astros | P | 2019–2024 |
| José Ureña | Miami Marlins | P | 2015–2024 |
| Luis Urías | Milwaukee Brewers | INF | 2018–2024 |
| Tom Underwood | Philadelphia Phillies | P | 1974–1984 |
| Duane Underwood Jr. | Pittsburgh Pirates | P | 2018–2023 |
| Henry Urrutia | Baltimore Orioles | OF | 2013–2018 |
| Pat Underwood | Detroit Tigers | P | 1979–1983 |
| Lute Ugueto | Washington Senators | SS | 1952–1953 |
| Tom Umphlett | Boston Red Sox | OF | 1953–1955 |
| Bob Unglaub | New York Highlanders | 1B | 1904–1910 |
| Jack Urban | Kansas City Athletics | P | 1957–1959 |
| Luke Urban | Kansas City Royals | P | 2012–2013 |
| Tom Urbani | St. Louis Cardinals | P | 1993–1996 |
| Lino Urdaneta | Detroit Tigers | P | 2004–2007 |
| Randy Urich | Chicago Cubs | P | 1975 |
| George Ulrich | Philadelphia Phillies | P | 1925–1926 |
| Jim Unertl | Boston Red Sox | P | 1939 |
| Scott Upham | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 3B | 2003 |
| Bill Uhle | Cleveland Naps | P | 1912–1919 |
| Tom Ullger | Minnesota Twins | 3B | 1975–1976 |
| Bob Uecker | Milwaukee Brewers | C | 1962–1967 |
| Al Unrein | St. Louis Cardinals | 1B | 1943–1945 |
| Franklin Urbina | Detroit Tigers | P | 2000 |
| George Usher | Cincinnati Reds | P | 1915 |
| Showboat Usry | Philadelphia Phillies | 1B | 1945 |
Descriptions
Chase Utley
A six-time All-Star and 2008 World Series champion, Utley was a dominant second baseman known for his hard-nosed play and clutch hitting. He is an iconic figure in Philadelphia sports history.
Dan Uggla
A three-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, Uggla was a premier power-hitting second baseman. He is one of only four second basemen to hit 30 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons.
Justin Upton
The first overall pick in the 2005 draft, Upton was a four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner. He was a dynamic outfielder known for his combination of power and speed.
Juan Uribe
A versatile and popular infielder, Uribe was a key contributor to two World Series champion teams. He won with the Chicago White Sox in 2005 and the San Francisco Giants in 2010.
Koji Uehara
An elite closer from Japan, Uehara was the 2013 ALCS MVP and closed out the World Series for the Red Sox. He was an All-Star in 2014 and known for his pinpoint control and devastating splitter.
Julio Urías
A talented left-handed pitcher who was a key part of the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series title. In 2021, he became the first pitcher since 2016 to win 20 games in a season.
Ugueth Urbina
A two-time All-Star closer with a blazing fastball, Urbina recorded 237 career saves. He won the 2003 World Series with the Florida Marlins, saving two games in the series.
Melvin Upton Jr.
Known as B.J. Upton for most of his career, he was a dynamic defensive center fielder with exceptional speed. He helped lead the Rays to their first World Series appearance in 2008.
José Uribe
A slick-fielding shortstop, Uribe was the Giants’ primary shortstop for seven seasons. He was a member of the 1989 “Bay Bridge” World Series team and the father of fellow major leaguer Juan Uribe.
José Urquidy
A reliable starting pitcher for the Astros, Urquidy has a reputation for strong postseason performances. He was a key member of the 2022 World Series championship team.
José Ureña
A hard-throwing starting pitcher, Ureña was the Marlins’ Opening Day starter in 2018 and 2019. He is known for a sinker that can reach the upper 90s.
Luis Urías
A versatile infielder capable of playing second base, shortstop, and third base. Urías provided solid defense and occasional power for the Brewers during their postseason runs in the early 2020s.
Tom Underwood
A journeyman left-handed pitcher who played for six different teams over 11 seasons. He was part of a famous 1981 trade between the Cardinals and Padres involving Rollie Fingers and Garry Templeton.
Duane Underwood Jr.
A relief pitcher who has played for several MLB teams. Originally a second-round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs, he has primarily served as a middle reliever throughout his career.
Henry Urrutia
A Cuban defector who signed with the Orioles, Urrutia had a brief MLB career before becoming a star in the Mexican League. He was known for his professional hitting approach.
Pat Underwood
A left-handed pitcher primarily with the Tigers. In his MLB debut, he famously earned the win against his older brother, Tom, who was pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Lute Ugueto
A shortstop from Venezuela, Ugueto played two seasons in the majors with the Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox, primarily as a utility infielder.
Tom Umphlett
A center fielder for the Red Sox and Washington Senators in the mid-1950s. He was a solid defensive player during his brief three-year career in the majors.
Bob Unglaub
A first baseman and manager in the early 20th century. He was the player-manager for the Boston Americans (now Red Sox) in 1907 at just 26 years old.
Jack Urban
A right-handed pitcher whose best season came in 1957 with the Kansas City Athletics, when he posted a 7-4 record as both a starter and reliever.
Luke Urban
A left-handed relief pitcher who appeared in 11 games for the Royals and Rays. He also played professional football as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League.
Tom Urbani
A left-handed pitcher who spent his entire four-year MLB career with the Cardinals. He was used as both a starter and a long reliever.
Lino Urdaneta
A relief pitcher from Venezuela who made brief appearances with the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. He enjoyed a long and successful career in international and winter leagues.
Randy Urich
A right-handed pitcher whose entire MLB career consisted of one game for the Chicago Cubs on September 28, 1975, where he pitched one scoreless inning.
George Ulrich
Known as “Dutch,” Ulrich was a left-handed pitcher for the Phillies. In 1925, he logged over 212 innings for a team that finished in seventh place.
Jim Unertl
A right-handed pitcher whose major league career consisted of a single appearance for the Boston Red Sox, pitching two-thirds of an inning on September 30, 1939.
Scott Upham
An infielder whose only MLB appearance came as a pinch-hitter for the Devil Rays on September 26, 2003. He drew a walk in his only plate appearance.
Bill Uhle
A pitcher for the Cleveland Naps (later Indians) and New York Giants. His best season was 1913 when he won 13 games with a 2.90 ERA for Cleveland.
Tom Ullger
A utility infielder who played parts of two seasons with the Twins. In 64 career games, he played every infield position except for first base.
Bob Uecker
A light-hitting catcher for six seasons, Uecker became far more famous as the beloved, humorous broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, earning the nickname “Mr. Baseball.”
Al Unrein
A first baseman whose career coincided with World War II. He played for the Cardinals and St. Louis Browns, appearing in 32 games over three seasons.
Franklin Urbina
A right-handed pitcher and the younger brother of closer Ugueth Urbina. His MLB career consisted of a single relief appearance for the Detroit Tigers in 2000.
George Usher
A right-handed pitcher whose entire MLB career was one game for the Cincinnati Reds in the Federal League-era. He pitched a complete game but took the loss.
Showboat Usry
A first baseman whose big league career was a three-game stint with the Phillies in 1945. He later played and managed for many years in the minor leagues.