Alumni in the Pros

Here is where we keep an active list of all the Big Train alumni currently playing professional baseball, either in Major League Baseball, the minor leagues, or independent baseball. We’re proud of all our alumni who continue to play professionally and especially proud of those who have played at the Major League level. Please click here to see the full list of players.

We regularly update this list with new stats and details for players throughout the baseball season, with a final update coming at the end of the regular season. Come back for more information on how your favorite Big Train alumni are doing!

A big thank you to Big Train board member and historian Bill Hickman for keeping track of the Big Train alumni. Bill does all of our Alumni in the Pros updates.

Bruce Adams

Alumni in the pros

Updated August 27, 2024

Kemp Alderman, OF (BT 2021) Beloit Sky Carp (Miami Marlins - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .278, 20 hits, 7 RBI, in 19 games; after starting season with Jupiter Hammerheads (Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) .270, 34 hits, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 18 runs scored, in 33 games; and with a rehab stint with the FCL Marlins (Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) .133, 2 hits, 2 RBI, in 5 games.

Andrew Bechtold, 3B/RHP (BT 2015) New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays - Eastern Lg. - AA) 0-5, 5.96 ERA, 22.2 IP, in 22 games; after beginning season with Buffalo Bisons (International Lg. - AAA) 1-0, 12.46 ERA, 4.1 IP, in 4 games.

Merritt Beeker, LHP (BT 2022) Fredericksburg Nationals (Washington Nationals.- Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 1 IP, in 1 game.

Matt Bowman, RHP (BT 2010-11-12) Baltimore Orioles (American Lg. - MLB) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.1 IP, in 1 game; after earlier stints with Tidewater Tides (Baltimore Orioles - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 IP, in 2 games; St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 1 save, 2.79 ERA, 9.2 IP, in 8 games; Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) 0-0, 2.35 ERA, 3 holds, 7.2 IP, in 5 games; Arizona Diamondbacks (National Lg. - MLB) 0-0. 8.10 ERA, 6.9 IP, in 4 games; Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners - PCL - AAA) 2-0, 2.25 ERA, 16 IP, in 13 games; and Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB) 0-0, 13.50 ERA, 0.2 IP, in 1 game.

Michael Boyle, LHP (BT 2013) Leones de Yucatan (Mexican Lg. - IND) 2-0, 3.86 ERA, 9.1 IP, in 9 games; after starting season with St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 1 save, 7.71 ERA, 9.1 IP, in 10 games.

Hunter Brown, RHP (BT 2018) Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) 11-7, 3.72 ERA, 140.1 IP, in 26 games.

Alec Burleson, OF (BT 2018) St. Louis Cardinals (National Lg. - MLB) .276, 120 hits, 21 HR, 70 RBI, in 119 games.

Everett Catlett, LHP (BT 2021) Signed with Colorado Rockies.

Brandon Clarke, LHP (BT 2022-23) Signed with Boston Red Sox.

Chris Clarke, RHP (BT 2018) Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs - PCL - AAA) 1-2, 5.00 ERA, 45 IP, in 13 games; on IL.

Jack Cone, OF/RHP (BT 2021) Ogden Raptors (Pioneer Lg. - IND) .352, 108 hits, 9 HR, 49 RBI, 85 runs scored, in 81 games as outfielder; 0-0, 4.91 ERA, 3.2 IP, in 4 games as pitcher.

Carter Cunningham, OF (BT 2023) Dunedin Blue Jays (Toronto Blue Jays - Florida State Lg. - Lo A) .239, 11 hits, 1 HR, 8 RBI, in 16 games.

Gio Diaz, SS/2B (BT 2019) Gary South Shore RailCats (American Association - IND) .253, 91 hits, 38 runs scored, 27 stolen bases, in 90 games.

Logan Driscoll, C (BT 2017) Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays - International Lg. - AAA) .278, 69 hits, 7 HR, 36 RBI, in 67 games; with a rehab stint with the FCL Rays (Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) .143, 1 hit, 1 run scored, in 2 games.

Jake Eddington, RHP (BT 2021) Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies - Hi A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 IP, in 1 game; after starting season with Clearwater Threshers (Fla. State Lg. - Lo A ) 2-1, 4.55 ERA, 29.2 IP, in 15 games; plus rehab stint with FCL Phillies (Philadelphia Phillies - Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) rehab - 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 6 IP, in 5 games

J. P. France, RHP (BT 2014) On Houston Astros' roster, although injured; Had brief stint with Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros - PCL - AAA) 0-0. 7.36 ERA, 3.2 ERA, in 1 game; after starting season with Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) 0-3, 7.46 ERA, 25.1 IP, in 3 games; on injured list and out for remainder of the season.

Tyler "Ty" France, 1B (BT 2013) Cincinnati Reds (National Lg. - MLB) .250, 16 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, in 20 games; after starting season with Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB) .223, 67 hits, 27 runs scored, 8 HR, 31 RBI, in 88 games.

Austin Gauthier, SS (BT 2021) Oklahoma City Baseball Club (Los Angeles Dodger - PCL - AAA) .265, 75 hits, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored, in 82 games; after starting season with Tulsa Drillers (Texas Lg. - AA) .280, 23 hits, 4 HR, 17 RBI, in 24 games.

Logan Gilbert, RHP (BT 2016) Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB) 7-10, 3.21 ERA, 165.2 IP, in 26 games.

Josh Grosz, RHP (BT 2021) Hudson Valley Renegades (New York Yankees (So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) 3-1, 2.57 ERA, 21 IP, in 4 games; after starting season with Tampa Tarpons (Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) 3-5, 4.00 ERA, 78.2 IP, in 16 games; and Somerset Patriots (Eastern Lg. - AA) 0-1, 11.25 ERA, 4 IP, in one game.

Grayson Hitt, LHP (BT 2021) ACL Diamondbacks (Arizona Diamondbacks - Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) 0-0, 15.00 ERA, 6 IP, in 6 games.

Jack Hostetler, RHP (BT 2023) Signed with Milwaukee Brewers.

Cade Hunter, C (BT 2019) Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .198, 65 hits, 7 HR, 41 RBI, 46 runs scored, in 96 games.

Andrew "A.J." Jones, RHP (BT 2017) Kane County Cougars (American Association - IND) 1-2, 5.18 ERA, 50.1 IP, in 22 games.

Kobe Kato, 2B (BT 2019) Arkansas Travelers (Seattle Mariners - Southern Lg. - AA) .074, 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored, in 9 games; after other stints with Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners - PCL - AAA) .556, 10 hits, 7 RBI, 8 runs scored, in 5 games ; Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros - Texas Lg. -- AA) .000, in ! AB, in 1 game; York Revolution (Atlantic Lg. - IND) .252, 56 hits, 49 runs scored, 27 SB, 6 HR, 26 RBI, in 62 games; and ACL Mariners (Ariz. Complex Lg. - Rookie) .409, 9 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 8 runs scored in 6 games.

Grant Knipp, C/1B/RHP (BT 2021) Signed with Seattle Mariners.

Garrett Kueber, SS (BT 2017) Northern Colorado Owlz (Pioneer Lg. - IND) .253, 57 hits, 5 HR, 39 RBI, 53 runs scored, in 68 games.

Chase Lee, RHP (BT 2019) Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers - International Lg. - AAA) 0-1, 3.12 ERA, 8.9 IP, in 6 games; after beginning season with Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers - PCL - AAA) 0-0, 1.69 ERA, 10.2 IP, in 8 games; after a rehab stint with ACL Rangers (Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) 1-0, 2.70 ERA, 3.1 IP, in 3 games.

Jordan Little, RHP (BT 2022) Signed with Cincinnati Reds.

Carlos Lomeli, RHP (BT 2018) Rocky Mountain Vibes (Pioneer Lg. - IND) 5-5, 6.08 ERA, 77.0 IP, in 16 games.

Brandon Lowe, 2B/OF (BT 2014) Tampa Bay Rays (American Lg. - MLB) .242, 67 hits, 16 HR, 48 RBI, in 79 games; had rehab stint with Durham Bulls (International Lg. - AAA) .235, 4 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, in 6 games.

Joe Mantiply, LHP (BT 2010) Arizona Diamondbacks (National Lg. - MLB) 6-2, 1 save, 3.54 ERA, 13 holds, 48.1 IP, in 59 games.

Brad Marcelino, Coach (BT 2002 outfielder) Visalia Rawhide (Arizona Diamondbacks - California Lg. - Hi A) Hitting coach.

Christian Martin, SS (BT 2021) Palm Beach Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals - Florida State Lg. - Lo A) .189, 7 hits, 13 BB, 12 runs scored, in 13 games.

John A. Murphy, RHP (BT 2016-17) Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 4-1, 7 saves, 2.02 ERA, 35.2 IP, in 27 games. Had brief stint with Louisville Bats (International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 IP, in 2 games.

William "Billy" Murphy, Coach (BT 2008 pitcher) Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) Co-Pitching Coach

Joe Nahas, RHP (BT 2017) Tennessee Smokies (Chicago Cubs - Southern Lg. - AA) 4-1, 4.36 ERA, 43.1 IP, in 20 games; after starting season with South Bend Cubs (Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 2 saves, 2.38 ERA, 11.1 IP, in 6 games.

Tyler Naumann, LHP (BT 2019) Idaho Falls Chukars (Pioneer Lg. - IND) 3-2, 5.94 ERA, 36.1 IP, in 8 games; after starting season with Windy City Thunderbolts (Frontier Lg. - IND) 1-3, 1 save, 6.23 ERA, 21.2 IP, in 12 games.

James Outman, OF (BT 2017) Los Angeles Dodgers (National Lg. - MLB) .149, 20 hits, 4 HR, 11 RBI, in 50 games. Had stint with Oklahoma City Baseball Club (L.A. Dodgers - PCL - AAA) .251, 47 hits, 44 runs scored, 11 HR, 27 RBI, in 49 games;

Emilien Pitre, 2B (BT 2022) Charleston River Dogs (Tampa Bay Rays.- Carolina Lg. - Lo A) .250, 8 hits, 3 RBI, 5 runs scored, in 9 games.

Dalton Ponce, RHP (BT 2019) Savannah Party Animals (Barnstorming Team with Savannah Bananas) stats not published.

Hunter Renfroe, OF (BT 2011-12) Kansas City Royals (American Lg. - MLB) .238, 79 hits, 12 HR, 47 RBI, in 103 games.

Erik Ritchie, LHP (BT 2022) Signed with Philadelphia Phillies.

Kyle Robinson, RHP (BT 2021) Stockton Ports (Oakland Athletics - California Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 9.00 ERA, 2 IP, in 1 game.

Nolan Schanuel, 1B (BT 2021) Los Angeles Angels (American Lg. - MLB) .253, 100 hits, 12 HR, 41 RBI, 54 runs scored, in 120 games.

Jason Schiavone, C (BT 2022-23) Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) .206, 7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, in 11 games.

Carter Spivey, RHP (BT 2019) Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 7-1, 3.46 ERA, 109.1 IP, in 21 games.

Drew Strotman, RHP (BT 2015-16) Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants - PCL - AAA) 0-0, 4.15 ERA, 4.1 IP, in 4 games; after starting season with Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros - PCL - AAA) 0-1, 1 save, 6.51 ERA, 13.2 IP, in 14 games; and Corpus Christi Hooks ( Texas Lg. - AA) 3-1, 1 save, 1.88 ERA, 24 IP, in 15 games.

Carson Taylor, C (BT 2018) Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies - Eastern Lg. - AA) .278, 89 hits, 16 HR, 69 RBI, in 94 games.

Colin Tuft, C (BT 2021) Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) .167, 4 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs scored, in 8 games.

Ken Waldichuk, LHP (BT 2017) Oakland Athletics (American Lg. - MLB) Had reconstructive surgery on his pitching elbow. Will be out all season.

Justin Wylie, 2B (BT 2018) Gastonia Baseball Club (Atlantic Lg. - IND) .264, 97 hits, 31 HR, 78 RBI, 85 runs scored, in 102 games.