Top 10 tallest active MLB players ft. Bailey Ober, Tyler Glasnow, and Sean Hjelle

Like many other sports, height can make a huge difference in MLB competition. From hitting velocity to throwing power, it is well-known that more mass behind a player allows them to level up their power and deliver results for their club.

Over the past years, the observable number of giants in MLB has increased. Today, we will be examining the top ten tallest players currently on active MLB rosters.

Top 10 Tallest MLB Players in 2024

10. Jack Kochanowicz, 6'7"

At 6-foot-7, LA Angels rookie Jack Kochanowicz ranks number ten on the list of MLB's tallest players. A 23-year-old native of Philadelphia, Kochanowicz made 11 appearances in 2024, amassing a record of 2-6 and a 3.99 ERA across 65.1 innings of work.

9. James McArthur, 6'7"

James McArthur, the 27-year-old Kansas City Royals pitcher, is also 6-foot-7. With 56.2 innings on the mound this season, McArthur ranked second on his club in terms of playing time. Despite his height, McArthur's 4.92 ERA figure in 2024 leaves much to be desired for 2025.

8. Tyler Glasnow, 6'8"

On the same day that Tyler Glasnow was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Dodgers last December, he inked a five-year, $136.5 million deal. Now a World Series champion, injuries cut Glasnow's season short after an injury in August.

"Tyler Glasnow is DEALING. 14 Ks through seven innings" - Talkin' Baseball

However, the former All-Star was tremendous when he did play. In 22 starts this season, Glasnow went 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA, and a career-high 168 strikeouts despite not playing a full season.

7. Tyler Wells, 6'8"

Elbow surgery cut Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells' 2024 season quite short. The 6-foot-8 Oklahoma-born right-hander only pitched in three games, and put up a 0-2 record and finished the season with a 5.87 ERA.

6. Trevor Megill, 6'8"

Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill is the brother of New York Mets pitcher Tylor, who is himself 6-foot-7. In the Wild Card Series against his brother's club last month, Megill pitched in all three games, allowing zero earned runs and striking out five in 3.2 innings. In 48 regular season games for the Brewers, Megill went 1-3 with a 2.72 ERA through a career-high 46.1 innings.

"Trevor Megill, Filthy 89mph Curveball. And is fired up" - Pitching Ninja

5. Chris Martin, 6'8"

At 38 years old, veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin is still seen as a very dependable bullpen arm. A 2021 World Series champion with the Atlanta Braves, Martin put up a 3.45 ERA in 45 relief appearances for Boston this season.

4. Luke Little, 6'8"

Sophomore Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Little made a name for himself in 2024. A 24-year-old 2020 fourth-rounder, Little tossed 26 innings across 30 games, and was highly dependable for his club. In his final 10 showings in the 2024 MLB season, Little did not allow a single earned run, and struck out eleven in that span.

"Cubs lefty Luke Little was clocked at throwing 105 in 2020" - Chase

3. Bryan Hudson, 6'8"

Bryan Hudson uses his height to put some extra pepper on his fastball, which yielded some desirable results for the Milwaukee Brewers this season. With an ERA of just 1.73 in 2024, Hudson had the lowest ERA of any qualified arm on his team this season. Although injuries kept Hudson out of the 2024 MLB postseason, the Illinois native is certainly seen as a rising star within his organization.

2. Bailey Ober, 6'9"

2024 was a career season across the board for 6-foot-9 Minnesota Twins starter Bailey Ober. In a career-high 31 starts, Ober went 12-9, throwing to a 3.98 ERA in 178.2 innings, which was second only to Pablo Lopez on the Twins' staff.

"Bailey Ober, Wicked 83mph Back Foot Slider." - Pitching Ninja

1. Sean Hjelle, 6'11"

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle is certainly playing for the right team. At 6-foot-11, Hjelle is the tallest active player in MLB. After struggling in 2022 and 2023, Hjelle broke out in 2024, pitching to a 3.90 ERA in 80.2 innings of work, recording 75 punch-outs in the process.