Jamaica
5 MLB Players
Explore baseball talent from Jamaica • 1921–2008
📊 Quick Stats
5
Total Players
0
Active (2024+)
0
Hall of Famers
2
Birth Cities
⚾ By Position
0
Pitchers
0
Catchers
0
Infielders
0
Outfielders
🏙️ Top Birth Cities
Kingston
4
Oracabessa
1
⭐ Top Players
👥 All Players from Jamaica
5 players
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| Player Name | Birth City | Pos | Debut | Final | G | HR | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili Davis | Kingston | - | 1981 | 1999 | 2,436 | 350 | 0.274 |
| Oscar Levis | Oracabessa | - | 1921 | 1931 | 172 | 6 | 0.229 |
| Justin Masterson | Kingston | - | 2008 | 2015 | 258 | - | 0.212 |
| Rolando Roomes | Kingston | - | 1988 | 1990 | 170 | 9 | 0.254 |
| Devon White | Kingston | - | 1985 | 2001 | 1,941 | 208 | 0.263 |
Players born in Jamaica
The site lists 5 major league players born in Jamaica. Oscar Levis was the first Jamaica-born player to appear, in 1921. Justin Masterson debuted in 2008, the latest year in the table. By birth city, Kingston leads, ahead of Oracabessa. More Jamaica-born players debuted in the 1980s than in any other decade. Chili Davis has played the most games of any Jamaica-born player, 2,436. The best average among players with long careers is .274, by Chili Davis. The country is the birthplace recorded in the Lahman People table, which is not the same as nationality.
📅 Players by Decade
2000s
1
1980s
3
1920s
1