Red Raiders in The Major Leagues
At least 20 former Texas Tech Red Raiders went on to play Major League Baseball. Seven Red Raiders were taken in the 2008 MLB Draft and three were drafted in 2009.
- Doug Ault (1976–1980)
- Josh Bard (2002–present)
- Dallas Braden (2007–present)
- Mark Brandenburg (1995–97)
- Stubby Clapp (2001)
- Joe Dillon (2005, 2007–present)
- Travis Driskill (2002–07)
- Donald Harris
- Chuck Harrison
- Mike Humphreys
- Keith Ginter (2000–05)
- Jeff Karstens (2006–present)
- Brandon Kolb (2000–01)
- Trey Lunsford (2002–03)
- Matt Miller
- Ryan Nye
- Chris Sampson (2006–09)
- Travis Smith (1998–2006)
- Zach Stewart (2011–present)
- Steve Watkins
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