A total of 124 former BYU baseball players have been selected in the MLB Draft dating back to 1965, an average of two picks per year with the Cougars' most fruitful year coming in 1979 with six selections.
| Most BYU Draft Picks | |
| # of Picks | Draft |
| 6 | 1979 |
| 5 | 2002, 1989 & 1986 |
| 4 | 2022, 2013, 2009, 2007, 2005, 1990, 1984, 1983 & 1982 |
The highest draft pick in BYU history is Cory Snyder who was taken in the first round with the fourth pick in the 1984 draft. The Athletics have drafted the most Cougars at 13 overall, followed by the Angels at 12 and the Cardinals at 10.
| Most BYU Draft Picks - By Franchise | |
| BYU Picks | Franchise |
| 13 | Athletics |
| 12 | Angels |
| 10 | Cardinals |
| 9 | Cubs |
| 7 | Tigers |
The list below only includes draft picks who signed contracts and those players who were drafted following the completion of their collegiate availability. All played at least one season at BYU.
| Year | Name | At BYU | Position | Team | Round | Pick | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ben Hansen | 2023-24 | RHP | Boston Red Sox | 20 | 597 | First-ever Cougar selected by Boston |
| 2023 | Austin Deming | 2019-23 | 3B | Houston Astros | 10 | 314 | |
| 2022 | Andrew Pintar | 2020-22 | 2B | Arizona Diamondbacks | 5 | 138 | |
| Cy Nielson | 2020-22 | LHP | Pittsburgh Pirates | 8 | 230 | ||
| Nate Dahle | 2022 | RHP | Tampa Bay Rays | 13 | 404 | ||
| Cooper McKeehan | 2020-22 | LHP | Kansas City Royals | 16 | 475 | ||
| 2019 | Jackson Cluff | 2016, 2019 | SS | Washington Nationals | 6 | 183 | Father, Paul, was also drafted in 1989 (see below) |
| 2018 | Daniel Schneemann | 2016-18 | SS | Cleveland Indians | 33 | 1,003 | |
| David Clawson | 2017-18 | C | Los Angeles Angels | 37 | 1,111 | ||
| 2017 | Maverik Buffo | 2015-17 | RHP | Toronto Blue Jays | 34 | 1,029 | |
| Colton Shaver | 2015-17 | 1B | Houston Astros | 39 | 1,171 | ||
| 2016 | Brennon Lund | 2014-16 | CF | Los Angeles Angels | 11 | 336 | |
| Michael Rucker | 2013-16 | RHP | Chicago Cubs | 11 | 344 | ||
| 2015 | Kolton Mahoney | 2011, 14-15 | RHP | New York Yankees | 16 | 483 | |
| 2013 | Jacob Hannemann | 2013 | CF | Chicago Cubs | 3 | 75 | MLB: Played in 11 games with the Mariners (2017) |
| Adam Law | 2009, 12-13 | 3B | Los Angeles Dodgers | 12 | 364 | ||
| Jaycob Brugman | 2011-13 | RF | Oakland Athletics | 17 | 521 | MLB: Played in 48 games with the Athletics (2017) | |
| Adam Miller | 2009, 12-13 | RHP | Arizona Diamondbacks | 20 | 600 | ||
| 2012 | Chris Capper | 2010-12 | RHP | Arizona Diamondbacks | 26 | 813 | |
| Austin Hall | 2007, 10-12 | RHP | Milwaukee Brewers | 33 | 1,025 | ||
| 2011 | Matt Neil | 2009-11 | RHP | Florida Marlins | 29 | 883 | |
| Taylor Cole | 2011 | RHP | Toronto Blue Jays | 29 | 889 | MLB: Played in 57 games with the Blue Jays and Angels (2017-pres.) | |
| 2009 | Steve Parker | 2007-09 | 3B | Oakland Athletics | 5 | 153 | |
| Jeremy Toole | 2009 | RHP | San Francisco Giants | 10 | 297 | ||
| Stetson Banks | 2006, 09 | CF | Los Angeles Dodgers | 22 | 667 | ||
| Kent Walton | 2006-09 | OF | Oakland Athletics | 23 | 693 | ||
| 2007 | Leon Johnson | 2007 | OF | Chicago Cubs | 10 | 307 | |
| Jesse Craig | 2006-07 | RHP | Cincinnati Reds | 17 | 529 | ||
| Jonathan Stambaugh | 2004, 07 | LHP | St. Louis Cardinals | 25 | 772 | ||
| Collin Fanning | 2005-07 | OF | St. Louis Cardinals | 36 | 1,097 | ||
| 2006 | Marcos Villezcas | 2005-06 | SS | Seattle Mariners | 23 | 681 | |
| 2005 | David Horlacher | 2004-05 | RHP | Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 | 256 | |
| Brandon Taylor | 2004-05 | 3B | Chicago Cubs | 17 | 520 | ||
| Lance Beus | 2004-05 | LHP | Seattle Mariners | 28 | 833 | ||
| Ryan Chambers | 2002-05 | LHP | Chicago Cubs | 40 | 1,209 | ||
| 2004 | Nik Lemon | 2004 | RHP | Chicago White Sox | 8 | 239 | |
| 2003 | Kainoa Obrey | 2000-03 | 3B | St. Louis Cardinals | 13 | 395 | |
| 2002 | Jeremy Guthrie | 1998 | RHP | Cleveland Indians | 1 | 22 | MLB: ALCS Champion (2014). Played in 306 games for the Indians, Orioles, Rockies, Royals and Nationals (2004-15, 17) |
| Dave Jensen | 1999, 2002 | 1B | Kansas City Royals | 3 | 78 | ||
| Matt Carson | 2000-02 | OF | New York Yankees | 5 | 156 | MLB: Played in 92 games for the Athletics, Twins and Indians (2009-10, 12-13) | |
| Cameron Coughlan | 2000-02 | 2B | Texas Rangers | 18 | 532 | ||
| Brock Jacobsen | 2003 | 1B/OF | St. Louis Cardinals | 44 | 1,329 | ||
| 2000 | Nick Day | 2000 | OF | San Diego Padres | 20 | 589 | |
| 1999 | Spencer Oborn | 1997-98 | OF | White Sox | 14 | 429 | |
| Gary Johnson | 1999 | OF | California Angels | 19 | 581 | MLB: Played in 5 games for the Angels (2003) | |
| Mike Tejada | 1998 | C | Colorado Rockies | 27 | 820 | ||
| 1998 | Troy McNaughton | 1994-95, 98 | RHP | St. Louis Cardinals | 31 | 918 | |
| Troy Farnsworth | 1997-98 | 2B | St. Louis Cardinals | 32 | 948 | ||
| 1997 | Jared Jensen | 1997 | RHP | Oakland Athletics | 9 | 275 | |
| 1996 | Widd Workman | 1992-93 | RHP | San Diego Padres | 3 | 80 | |
| Patrick Johnson | 1996 | C | California Angels | 11 | 325 | ||
| Ryan Roberts | 1995-96 | 3B | St. Louis Cardinals | 42 | 1,237 | ||
| 1995 | Brian Knoll | 1994-95, 98 | RHP | San Francisco Giants | 16 | 439 | |
| 1994 | Kevin Foderaro | 1994 | RHP | St. Louis Cardinals | 8 | 222 | |
| Ryan Hall | 1993-94 | C | St. Louis Cardinals | 23 | 642 | ||
| 1993 | Brian Banks | 1990, 93 | C | Milwaukee Brewers | 2 | 43 | MLB: World Series Champion (2003). Played in 273 games for the Brewers and Marlins (1996-99, 2002-03) |
| Ryan Hancock | 1991-93 | RHP | California Angels | 2 | 45 | MLB: Played in 11 games for the Angels (1996) | |
| Dave Madsen | 1991-93 | 3B | St. Louis Cardinals | 14 | 396 | ||
| 1992 | Darren Milne | 1990-92 | OF | Detroit Tigers | 19 | 532 | |
| Eric Smith | 1989, 91-92 | RHP | Philadelphia Phillies | 30 | 837 | ||
| Craig Gienger | 1992 | RHP | Oakland Athletics | 32 | 900 | ||
| 1990 | Gary Daniels | 1988-90 | OF | Erie Sailors | 4 | 101 | Erie Sailors (Short-Season A) |
| Randy Wilstead | 1989-90 | 1B | Montreal Expos | 16 | 436 | ||
| Bart Peterson | 1989-90 | RHP | Cleveland Indians | 28 | 748 | ||
| Devin Kunz | 1989-90 | LHP | Texas Rangers | 49 | 1,249 | ||
| 1989 | Paul Cluff | 1987-89 | 2B | Boise Hawks | 4 | 87 | Boise Hawks (Short-Season A) |
| Darin Kracl | 1987-89 | RHP | Oakland Athletics | 4 | 113 | ||
| John DeSilva | 1987-89 | RHP | Detroit Tigers | 8 | 213 | MLB: Played in 6 games for the Tigers, Dodgers and Orioles (1993, 95) | |
| Ed Zinter | 1987-89 | RHP | San Diego Padres | 38 | 988 | ||
| Brad Eagar | 1986-89 | C | Oakland Athletics | 41 | 1,076 | ||
| 1988 | Gary Schoonover | 1985-88 | SS | Atlanta Braves | 30 | 762 | |
| Mike Littlewood | 1985-88 | 3B | Milwaukee Brewers | 37 | 965 | BYU Head Coach (2013-present) | |
| 1987 | Carl Keliipuleole | 1985-87 | RHP | Cleveland Indians | 4 | 99 | |
| David Willes | 1984-87 | 2B | Philadelphia Phillies | 13 | 338 | ||
| Todd Newman | 1986-87 | LHP | Houston Astros | 23 | 600 | ||
| 1986 | Gary Cooper | 1983-86 | OF | Houston Astros | 7 | 172 | MLB: Played in 9 games for the Astros (1991) |
| Colby Ward | 1983-86 | RHP | California Angels | 11 | 285 | MLB: Played in 22 games for the Indians (1990) | |
| Mark Beavers | 1983-86 | LHP | Oakland Athletics | 14 | 353 | ||
| Dave Morrow | 1984-86 | C | Montreal Expos | 18 | 460 | ||
| Jeff Brown | 1985-86 | OF | Los Angeles Dodgers | 21 | 542 | ||
| 1985 | Wally Ritchie | 1984 | LHP | Philadelphia Phillies | 4 | 96 | MLB: Played in 147 games for the Phillies (1987-88, 91-92). BYU pitching coach (2011-12) |
| 1984 | Cory Snyder | 1982-84 | SS | Cleveland Indians | 1 | 4 | Highest pick in program history. MLB: Played in 1,068 games for the Indians, White Sox, Blue Jays, Giants and Dodgers (1986-94) |
| Eric Varoz | 1982-84 | 2B | San Diego Padres | 5 | 117 | ||
| Steve Eagar | 1983-84 | C | Detroit Tigers | 6 | 156 | ||
| Mark De La Torre | 1982-84 | LHP | New York Yankees | 25 | 637 | ||
| 1983 | Rick Aguilera | 1981-83 | RHP | New York Mets | 3 | 58 | MLB: 2x World Series Champion (1986, 91), 3x All-Star (1991-93). Played in 732 games for the Mets, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs (1985-00) |
| Wally Joyner | 1981-83 | 1B | California Angels | 3 | 67 | MLB: All-Star (1986). Played in 2,033 games for the Angels, Royals, Padres and Braves (1986-01) | |
| Scott Nielsen | 1977-78, 81-83 | RHP | Seattle Mariners | 6 | 139 | MLB: Played in 38 games for the Yankees and White Sox (1986-89) | |
| Kurt Lee | 1979-83 | LHP | San Francisco Giants | 16 | 408 | ||
| 1982 | Kevin Towers | 1982 | RHP | San Diego Padres | 1 | 1 | Secondary Phase |
| Joe Whitmer | 1980-82 | RHP | Seattle Mariners | 7 | 164 | ||
| Leon Baham | 1981-82 | SS | Oakland Athletics | 18 | 470 | ||
| Peter Kendrick | 1980-82 | LHP | Oakland Athletics | 19 | 496 | ||
| 1981 | Gail Arnold | 1981 | RHP | New York Mets | 2 | 39 | Secondary Phase |
| Paul Doty | 1980-81 | RHP | New York Yankees | 26 | 667 | ||
| 1980 | Stan Younger | 1978-80 | OF | Detroit Tigers | 7 | 173 | |
| Cliff Pastornicky | 1978-80 | SS | Kansas City Royals | 8 | 197 | MLB: Played in 10 games for the Royals (1983) | |
| Jeff Burton | 1977-80 | OF | Chicago Cubs | 19 | 478 | ||
| 1979 | Tom Morris | 1976-79 | LHP | Chicago Cubs | 9 | 220 | |
| Marc Thomas | 1976-79 | OF | Houston Astros | 10 | 242 | ||
| Greg Peterson | 1978-79 | RHP | Astros | 11 | 268 | ||
| Axle Hardy | 1977-79 | LHP | Chicago Cubs | 17 | 428 | ||
| Rob Blyth | 1978-79 | RHP | Chicago Cubs | 22 | 556 | ||
| Bert Bradley | 1978-79 | RHP | Oakland Athletics | 27 | 670 | MLB: Played in six games for the Athletics (1983) | |
| 1978 | Cam Killebrew | 1975-78 | OF | Texas Rangers | 25 | 610 | |
| Vance Law | 1975-78 | SS | Pittsburgh Pirates | 39 | 758 | MLB: All-Star (1988). Played in 1,212 games for the Pirates, White Sox, Expos, Cubs and Athletics (1980-89, 91). BYU head coach (2000-12) | |
| 1977 | Michael Stover | 1977 | RHP | California Angels | 2 | 41 | Secondary Phase |
| Kim Nelson | 1975-78 | 3B | California Angels | 26 | 635 | ||
| 1976 | Jack Morris | 1975-76 | RHP | Detroit Tigers | 5 | 98 | MLB: Hall of Fame (2018). 4x World Series Champion (1984, 91-93). World Series MVP (1991). 5x All-Star (1981, 84, 85, 87, 91). Played in 549 games for the Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays and Indians (1977-94) |
| 1972 | Mike Staffieri | 1970-72 | SS | Cincinnati Reds | 6 | 127 | |
| 1971 | Steve Easton | 1969-71 | LHP | Oakland Athletics | 1 | 19 | Secondary Phase |
| Dane Iorg | 1969-71 | SS | Philadelphia Phillies | 1 | 22 | Secondary Phase; MLB: 2x World Series Champion (1982, 85). Played in 743 games for the Phillies, Cardinals, Royals and Padres (1977-86) | |
| 1970 | Doug Howard | 1967-70 | 1B | California Angels | 8 | 183 | MLB: Played in 97 games for the Angels, Cardinals and Indians (1972-76) |
| Richard Fairbanks | 1968-70 | OF | Detroit Tigers | 25 | 603 | ||
| 1969 | Ken Crosby | 1967-69 | RHP | New York Yankees | 10 | 227 | MLB: Played in 16 games for the Cubs (1975-76) |
| Richard Zinniger | 1968-69 | LHP | San Diego Padres | 27 | 646 | ||
| 1967 | James Englehardt | 1966-67 | LHP | California Angels | 12 | 229 | |
| Bob Foderaro | 1966-67 | LHP | California Angels | 20 | 388 | ||
| Martin Downen | 1966-68 | RHP | San Francisco Giants | 27 | 527 | ||
| 1966 | John Greene | 1966 | OF | Oakland Athletics | 3 | 42 | |
| Frank Lolich | 1966 | RHP | New York Mets | 24 | 461 | ||
| 1965 | Tom Weir | 1965-66 | C | Baltimore Orioles | 10 | 159 | |
| Dennis Lamb | 1965-67 | 3B | Baltimore Orioles | 26 | 450 |