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MLB Reports Lowest Percentage of Foreign-Born Players Since 2002

3/27/2026

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On March 26, 2026, Major League Baseball reported 26.1% of players were born outside the 50 states, the lowest since 2002, totaling 247 players from 16 nations including 60 from Venezuela, 20 from Cuba, and 17 from Canada.
Japan rose to 14 players, the highest since 2010.
The Dominican Republic had 93 players, down from 100 last year.
Atlanta and San Diego had the most international players, with 15 each.

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On March 26, 2026, Major League Baseball reported 26.1% of players were born outside the 50 states, the lowest since 2002, totaling 247 players from 16 nations including 60 from Venezuela, 20 from Cuba, and 17 from Canada.
Japan rose to 14 players, the highest since 2010.
The Dominican Republic had 93 players, down from 100 last year.
Atlanta and San Diego had the most international players, with 15 each.