USC PLAYERS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
All-Time Major Leaguers | MLB Draft History
USC has produced 120 major leaguers over the years — more than any other NCAA program in the nation. Trojan alums boast 67 All-Star appearances, 29 World Series appearances, nine Cy Young awards, three Hall of Famers, three Rookie of the Year Awards, one American League MVP and one World Series MVP.
Trojans on Major League Rosters
Current MLB / MiLB Coaches From USC
| Name | Position | Team | Years at USC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bannister | Senior Advisor to Pitching | Chicago White Sox | 2000-03 |
| Jason Brown | Bullpen Catcher | Los Angeles Angels | 1994-97 |
| Brent Strom | Assistant Pitching Coach | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1968-70 |
| Gabe Alvarez | Manager | Toledo Mud Hens | 2010-2020 |
| Morgan Ensberg | Manager | Durham Bulls | 1997-1998 |
Minor League Players from USC
| Name | Pos. | Organization | Team (Level) | Years at USC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Champlain | RHP | Royals | Omaha Storm Chasers (AAA) | 2018-21 |
| Chris Clarke | RHP | Cubs | Iowa Cubs (AAA) | 2017-19 |
| Alex Cornwell | LHP | Cardinals | Memphis RedBirds (AAA) | 2018-21 |
| Blake Sabol * | C/OF | White Sox | Charlotte Knights (AAA) | 2017-19 |
| C.J. Stubbs | C | Nationals | Rochester Red Wings (AAA) | 2016-19 |
| D'Andre Smith | INF | Mets | Binghamton Rumble Ponies (AA) | 2021-22 |
| Matt Keating | RHP | Yankees | Hudson Valley Renegades (Hi-A) | 2022 |
| Tyresse Turner | INF | Guardians | Akron Rubber Ducks (AA) | 2020-22 |
| Johnny Olmstead | INF | Marlins | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (AAA) | 2020-23 |
| Cole Gabrielson | OF | Yankees | Somerset Patriots (AA) | 2022-23 |
| Austin Overn | OF | Orioles | Chesapeake Baysox (AA) | 2023-24 |
| William Watson | RHP | Mets | Binghamton Rumble Ponies (AA) | 2024 |
| Josh Blum | RHP | Mets | Brooklyn Cyclones (Hi-A) | 2022-24 |
| Ryan Jackson | INF | Padres | San Antonio Missions (AA) | 2023-24 |
| Xavier Martinez | RHP | Guardians | Lake County Captains (Hi-A) | 2024 |
| Channing Austin | RHP | Mets | Brooklyn Cyclones (Hi-A) | 2022-24 |
| Garret Guillemette | C | Astros | Corpus Christi Hooks (AA) | 2021-22 |
| Calvin Schapira | RHP | Mariners | Everett AquaSox (Hi-A) | 2019 |
* - Major League experience
# - Appeared in Majors during 2025 season
^ - Member of organization's 40-man roster
Updated April 14, 2025
