International and College Alumni Dominate MLB Opening Day Rosters

The 2023 MLB Opening Day rosters featured 269 internationally born players from 19 countries or territories outside the US, making up 28.5% of the total number of players. The Dominican Republic had the most players with 104, followed by Venezuela and Cuba. The defending World Series champion Houston Astros had the most internationally born players on their roster with 16, while the San Diego Padres had players from the most countries and territories outside the US with seven.