The 20 MLB Players You'd Most Like to Grab a Beer With

Major League Baseball has been hailed as America's favorite sport. The connection the fans feel with the players is largely the reason for the ardent fanbases housed all around the country.

Read on to see the 20 most relatable players in MLB and why they'd be popular picks for nights out in America's bars, pubs and taverns.

David Ortiz

Widely regarded as one of the nicest players in baseball, it seems like David Ortiz is always having fun on the field.

He's almost like baseball's version of Shaquille O'Neal, considering his animated interactions with fans and seemingly constant smile.

Nyjer Morgan

If Nyjer Morgan turns into Tony Plush during postgame interviews, just think of what he turns into after a few drinks.

Ryan Dempster

As one of baseball's most notorious pranksters, a night out on the town with Ryan Dempster could certainly be a unique experience.

Just make sure your car doesn't end up sitting on blocks, like Will Ohman's car did during spring training in 2005.

Jon Rauch

At 6'10'', 290 lbs and with as many tattoos on his body as he has career saves, Jon Rauch would probably be someone you'd want on your side if you ever find yourself in the middle of a barroom brawl.

Ozzie Guillen

Ozzie Guillen's blunt honesty about feelings towards umpires, owners, players and the media would only be amplified if you could spend a night putting back the brews with the former White Sox manager.

CC Sabathia

He may have the build of a beer-league softball player and very well may have the same training regimen, but CC Sabathia has still managed to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the game over the last decade.

Zack Greinke

I'm pretty sure any guy out there would be all for heading to the bar with Zack Greinke—as long as his wife came along.

I get that he's an elite starting pitcher in the league, but he certainly out-kicked his coverage when he married Emily Kuchar.

David Freese

I can't think of a better player to grab a Budweiser with in St. Louis than hometown hero and World Series MVP David Freese.

After leading the Cardinals to a World Series championship, you'd have to think any bar in town would pick up his tab.

Jim Thome

Baseball's nice guy, Jim Thome, is one of the most respected players in the league and will no doubt find a place in Cooperstown when his time is up.

There aren't many players out there with as much respect for the game as Thome has, and it'd be a blast to sit down and talk baseball over a brew with him.

Ross Ohlendorf

Ross Ohlendorf isn't the biggest name in the game today, but according to a recent poll of current major league players, he is the smartest player in the game.

A graduate of Princeton, Ohlendorf gained notoriety at the university for his 140-page senior thesis entitled, "Investing in Prospects: A Look at the Financial Successes of Major League Baseball Rule IV Drafts from 1989 to 1993."

Albert Pujols

Not that any other major leaguer wouldn't have the funds to pick up a bar tab, but after signing a $254 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, Albert Pujols could afford to buy everyone in L.A. a beer.

Ichiro Suzuki

Having dominated baseball on two different continents, Suzuki is one of the best players the game has seen in quite some time.

There may be some issues with the language barrier, but Suzuki would still make for entertaining company.

Derek Jeter

Baseball's biggest bachelor has certainly had his share of big-name girlfriends during his time in the league.

He could end up being a useful wingman too, as he apparently has plenty of autographed memorabilia to hand out to his one-night stands.

Tim Hudson

Much like Ryan Dempster, Tim Hudson has somewhat of a reputation as one of baseball's best pranksters.

If he does things like this on game days, I can only imagine what sort of stuff he'd try to pull if he had a six-pack in his system.

Ryan Braun

As the reigning National League MVP, Ryan Braun is one of the game's most dominating offensive players.

With the possibility of a 50-game suspension looming, he just might have enough free time to become a regular somewhere.

Justin Verlander

After leading the league in strikeouts this season, you'd have to think Justin Verlander knows how to hit his targets.

Now just think if he channeled that accuracy as your beer pong teammate.

Matt Kemp

With one of pop music's biggest stars as his girlfriend, you'd have to think Matt Kemp could get you into the most popular clubs Los Angeles has to offer.

Jon Lester

If Jon Lester is already drinking in the clubhouse during the games, there's no reason to think you won't find him out at the bar after the games.

Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer's $184 million contract is more than enough to pad his wallet for any night out in Minneapolis.

On top of that, his absences from games due to bilateral leg weakness and general soreness provide ample free time.

Brian Wilson

I would, without question, love to go out for a drink with Brian Wilson.

I'd just worry it'd turn into a remake of The Hangover.