The state of Indiana (known as a basketball power) is climbing the ranks when it comes to producing major league baseball talent.  Over the years, more and more players born and raised in the Hoosier state are paving their path to the "Big Leagues".  Whether they are being drafted right out of high school or attending college and then being drafted, the numbers of pro players are on the rise.

The List below shows all of the players that are listed on a 40-man roster for a Major League Baseball Team as of Opening Day 2026 (March 26, 2026).

 

Name

High School

Pro Team in 2025

Sam Bachman

Hamilton Southeastern

Los Angeles Angels
       

Tim Herrin

Terre Haute South

Cleveland Guardians

Bryan Hoeing

Batesville

San Diego Padres
       

Drey Jameson

Greenfield Central

Arizona D-Backs

40-Man Roster (Minors)

Andrew Saalfrank

Heritage High School

Arizona Diamondbacks

Will Klein

Bloomington North

Los Angles Dodgers

Sean Manaea

Andrean

New York Mets

Chayce McDermott

Pendleton Heights

Baltimore Orioles

40-man Roster- Minors

Colson Montgomery

Southridge

Chicago White Sox

40-man Roster (Minors)

Ryan Pepiot

Westfield

Tampa Bay Rays

Craig Yoho

Fishers

Milwaukee Brewers
       
The following coaches have ties to Indiana as well.

 

LaTroy Hawkins - Gary High School

Minnesota Twins- Bullpen Coach

Don Mattingly - Evansville Memorial High School

Philadelphia Phillies - Bench Coach

Kevin Plawicki - Westfield High School

San Diego Padres - Catching Coach