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 Major League players.
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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.
Alumni in the pros
Updated October 21, 2026
Kide Adetuyi, LHP (BT 2025) FCL Red Sox (Boston Red Sox - Fla. Complex Lg. - Rookie) On roster; no record yet.
Kemp Alderman, OF (BT 2021) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins - International Lg. - AAA) .254, 99 hits, 54 runs, 19 HR, 64 RBI, in 105 games.
Tanner Allen, OF (BT 2017) Loco Beach Coconuts (Banana Ball - IND) .398, 92 hits, 51 runs, 7 HR, 38 RBI, in 57 games. Leads BananaBall in hitting!
Andrew Bechtold, 3B/RHP (BT 2015) Leheigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies - International Lg.) 0-0, 6.94 ERA, 23.1 ERA, in 21 games.
Merritt Beeker, LHP (BT 2022) Fredericksburg Nationals (Washington Nationals.- Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 2-0, 5.19 ERA, 17.1 IP, in 11 games.
Matt Bowman, RHP (BT 2010-11-12) St. Paul Saints (Minnesota Twins - International League) 4-3, 3 saves, 2.80 ERA, 54.2 IP, in 36 games; plus interim stint with Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays - International Lg. - AAA) 0-1, 10.38 ERA, 8.2 IP, in 9 games.
Michael Boyle, LHP (BT 2013) Charros de Jalisco (Mexican Lg.) 1-5, 5.89 ERA, 36.2 IP, in 18 games.
Hunter Brown, RHP (BT 2018) Houston Astros (American Lg. - MLB) 6-4, 3.19 ERA, 107.1 IP, in 20 games; with rehabs stints at: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (PCL - AAA) 0-1, 2.19 ERA, 12.1 IP, in 3 games; and Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas Lg. - AA) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 IP, in 1 game.
Alec Burleson, OF (BT 2018) St. Louis Cardinals (National Lg. - MLB) .279, 169 hits, 26 HR, 116 RBI, in 160 games. He was MLB's RBI leader in 2026.
Brandon Cassedy, RHP (BT 2023-24) Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 4-0, 4 saves, 2.25 ERA, 36 IP, in 26 games.
Everett Catlett, LHP (BT 2021) Spokane Indians (Colorado Rockies - Northwest Lg. - Hi A) 5-12, 5.53 ERA, 123.2 IP, in 25 games.
Brandon Clarke, LHP (BT 2022-23) Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals -Texas Lg. - AA) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 IP, in 1 game; after starting season with FCL Cardinals (Fla. Complex Lg. - Rookie) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.2 IP, in 1 game; Palm Beach Cardinals (Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 6.35 ERA, 5.2 IP, in 3 games; and Peoria Chiefs (Midwest Lg.- Hi A) 0-1, 3.44 ERA, 18.1 IP, in 5 games.
Chris Clarke, RHP (BT 2018) Texas Tailgaters (Banana Ball - IND) 3-2, 1 save, 2.64 ERA, 61 IP. His ERA is second best in all of Banana Ball.
Jack Cone, OF/RHP (BT 2021) Boise Hawks (Pioneer Lg. - IND) .250, 6 hits, 9 runs, 1 HR, 11 RBI, in 34 games; 0-1, 8.47 ERA, 17 IP, in 5 games.
Carter Cunningham, OF (BT 2023) New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays - Eastern Lg. - AA) .241, 57 hits, 10 HR, 39 RBI, in 47 games: after starting season with Vancouver Canadians (Northwest Lg. - Hi A) .250, 45 hits, 10 HR, 36 RBI, in 50 games.
Logan Driscoll, C (BT 2017) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps (Miami Marlins - International Lg. - AAA) .333, 16 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, in 14 games; after starting season with FCL Rays (Tampa Bay Rays -Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) (rehab) .556, 5 hits, 6 runs, 2 RBI, in 4 games; Charleston RiverDogs (Carolina Lg. - Lo A) (rehab) .220, 13 hits, 1 HR, 12 RBI, in 16 games; and Durham Bulls (International Lg. - AAA) .250, 38 hits, 3 HR, 22 RBI, in 43 games.
Jake Eddington, RHP (BT 2021) Jersey Shore BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies - So. Atlantic - Lg. - Hi A) 2-3, 4.62 ERA, 48.2 IP, in 39 games.
Tyler "Ty" France, 1B (BT 2013) San Diego Padres (National Lg. - MLB) .295, 130 hits, 21 HR, 72 RBI, in 133 games.
Patrick Galle, RHP (BT 23) Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 2-3, 5 saves, 6.91 ERA, 41.2 IP, in 37 games; after starting season with Salem Ridge Yaks (Boston Red Sox - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 2.0 IP, in 1 game; and Palm Beach Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals - Florida State Lg. - Lo A) 1-0, 2 saves, 0.00 ERA, 5.2 IP, in 5 games.
Austin Gauthier, SS (BT 2021) Oklahoma City Comets (Los Angeles Dodgers - PCL - AAA) .234, 71 hits, 52 runs scored, 6 HR, 42 RBI, in 101 games.
Logan Gilbert, RHP (BT 2016) Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB) 12-11, 3.73 ERA, 205 K, 186 IP, in 32 games.
Josh Grosz, RHP (BT 2021) Amarillo Sod Poodles (Arizona Diamondbacks - Texas Lg. - AA) 3-1, 5.31 ERA, 57.2 IP, in 25 games.
Chris Hacopian, 2B (BT 2023) Wilmington Blue Rocks (Washington Nationals - So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .275, 11 hits, 5 runs, 1 HR, 1 RBI, in 13 games.
Eddie Hacopian, 1B (BT 2023) Quebec Capitales (Frontier Lg. - IND) .330, 116 hits, 6 HR, 55 RBI, 72 runs, in 93 games.
Jeffery Heard, OF (BT 2023) Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (California Lg. - Los Angeles Angels - Lo A) .278, 25 hits, 21 runs, 3 HR, 18 RBI, in 28 games; after starting season with ACL Angels (Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) .357, 27 hits, 16 runs, 1 HR, 16 RBI, in 22 games.
Davion Hickson, RHP (BT 2023) Ontario Tower Buzzers (Los Angeles Dodgers - California Lg. - Lo A) on roster, no record yet, on IL for remainder of the season; after starting season with ACL Dodgers (Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) (rehab) 0-0, 3.86 ERA, 4.2 IP, in 3 games.
Jack Hostetler, RHP (BT 2023) Wilson Warbirds (Milwaukee Brewers - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) On 60-day IL.
Cade Hunter, C (BT 2019) Chattanooga Lookouts (Cincinnati Reds - Southern Lg. - AA) .227, 62 hits, 44 runs, 8 HR, 42 RBI, in 84 games.
Brayden Jones, RHP (BT 2022) Charleston RiverDogs (Tampa Bay Rays - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 1-3, 1 save, 6.75 ERA, 12 IP, in 6 games; after starting season with FCL Rays (Fla. Complex Lg. - Rookie) (rehab) 0-0, 4. 91 ERA, 7.1 IP, in 10 games.
Grant Knipp, RHP (BT 2021) Inland Empire (Seattle Mariners - California Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 IP, in 1 game; on 7-day IL; after starting season with ACL Mariners (Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) 0-0, 5.68 ERA, 6.1 IP, in 6 games.
Chase Lee, RHP (BT 2019) Toronto Blue Jays (American Lg. - MLB) 1-0, 1 save, 6.52 ERA, 9.2 IP, in 8 games; after starting season with Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays - International Lg. - AAA) 3-2, 5 saves, 2.01 ERA, 53.2 IP, in 43 games; Four times with Buffalo and four times with Toronto during season.
Jordan Little, RHP (BT 2022) Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds - Midwest Lg. - Hi A)1-2, 8.22 ERA, 15.1 IP, in 9 games; after starting season with Daytona Tortugas (Florida State Lg. - Lo A) 2-0, 2 saves, 4.98 ERA, 21.2 IP, in 16 games.
Michael Lombardi, RHP (BT 2024) Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 2-4, 3.68 ERA, 88 IP, in 23 games.
Brandon Lowe, 2B (BT 2014) Pittsburgh Pirates (National Lg. - MLB) .260, 152 hits, 35 HR, 96 RBI, in 150 games.
Joe Mantiply, LHP (BT 2010) Toronto Blue Jays (American Lg. - MLB) 2-0, 3.00 ERA, 27 IP, in 25 games (DFA'ed); after starting season with Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays - International Lg. - AAA) 0-0, 2.70 ERA, 6.2 ERA, in 5 games; and a rehab stint with Dunedin Blue Jays (Florida State Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 27.00 ERA, 1.2 IP, in 2 games.
Brad Marcelino, Coach (BT 2002 Outfielder) Arizona Diamondbacks minor league hitting instructor. Was also the head coach, Great Britain World Team, as they participated in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Kyle Marman, RHP (BT 2016) Rakuten Monkeys (Chinese Professional Baseball Lg. - IND) 5-6, 2.70 ERA, 86.2 IP, in 15 games.
Max Martzolf, LHP (BT 2023-24) Now with Joliet Slammers (Frontier Lg. - IND) after starting season with Ottawa Titans (Frontier Lg. - IND). His combined stats for both teams are 2-2, 5.91 ERA, in 21.1 IP, in 11 games.
William "Bill" Murphy, Pitching Coach (BT 2008 pitcher) Pittsburgh Pirates (National Lg. - MLB)
James Outman, OF (BT 2017) Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers - International Lg. - AAA) .191, 13 hits, 3 HR, 12 RBI, in 20 games; after starting season with Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) .156, 10 hits, 9 runs, in 49 games; and Detroit Tigers (American Lg. - MLB) .183, 17 hits, 5 HR, 14 RBI, in 45 games.
Luke Pelzer, OF (formerly Luke Nowak) (BT 2022) Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals - Southern Lg. - AA) .337, 55 hits, 31 runs, in 42 games; after staring season with Quad Cities Bandits (Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .337, 88 hits, 4 HR, 59 RBI, in 69 games.
Emilien Pitre, 2B (BT 2022) Syracuse Mets (New York Mets - International Lg. - AAA) .260, 19 hits, 9 runs, 1 HR, 5 RBI in 20 games; after starting season with Bowling Green Hot Rods (Tampa Bay Rays - So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .297, 51 hits, 36 runs, 2 HR, 36 RBI, in 51 games; and Montgomery Biscuits (Southern Lg. - AA) .323, 42 hits, 25 runs, 3 HR, 10 RBI, in 37 games;and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets - Eastern Lg. - AA) .375, 15 hits, 7 runs, 7 RBI in 10 games.
Dalton Ponce, RHP (BT 2019) Savannah Party Animals (Barnstorming Team with Savannah Bananas) 34 K, 10.17 ERA, 30.1 IP, in 20 games.
Peyton Prescott, RHP (BT 2024) St. Lucie Mets (New York Mets - Florida State Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 IP, in 1 game.
Connor Rasmussen, SS (BT 2023) Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals - Texas Lg. - AA) .077, 2 hits, in 5 games; after starting season with Columbia Fireflies (Carolina Lg. - Lo A) .271, 61 hits, 36 runs, 2 HR, 23 RBI, in 61 games; and Quad Cities Bandits (Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .219, 7 hits, 6 RBI, in 10 games.
Brett Renfrow, RHP (BT 2024-25) FCL Twins (Minnesota Twins - Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) On roster; has not yet made his pro debut.
Kyle Robinson, RHP (BT 2021) Rocket City Trash Pandas (Los Angeles Angels - Southern Lg. - AA) 0-3, 9.89 ERA, 23.2 IP, in 6 games; after starting season with Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) 1-1, 1 save, 3.62 ERA, 27.1 IP, in 6 games; and Bradenton Marauders (Pittsburgh Pirates - Fla. State Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 IP, in 1 game; Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pittsburgh Pirates - South Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) 3-0, 4.26 ERA, 31.2 IP, in 7 games; and Altoona Curve (Atlanta Braves - Eastern Lg. - AA) 1-1, 6.43 ERA, 21 IP, in 5 games.
Nolan Schanuel, 1B (BT 2021) Salt Lake Bees (Los Angeles Angels - PCL - AAA) (rehab) .000, 4 AB, in 1 games; after starting season with Los Angeles Angels (American Lg. - MLB) .271, 101 hits, 7 HR, 42 RBI, in 102 games; and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes ( California Lg. - Lo A) (rehab) .250, 1 hit, in 1 game.
Jason Schiavone, C (BT 2022-23) Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros - PCL - AAA) .269, 7 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, in 9 games; after starting season with Asheville Tourists (So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .289, 37 hits, 37 runs scored, 17 HR, 42 RBI, 26 runs, in 44 games; and Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros - Texas Lg. - AA) .233, 66 hits, 14 HR, 44 RBI, 46 runs, in 79 games. Was Astros' Minor League Player of the Year.
Josh Skowronski, OF (BT 2024-25) ACL Padres (San Diego Padres - Arizona Complex Lg. - Rookie) On roster; has not yet made his pro debut.
Carter Spivey, RHP (BT 2019) Akron River Ducks (Cleveland Guardians - Eastern Lg. - AA) On IL all season.
Jonathan Stevens, RHP (BT 2024) Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (Minnesota Twins - Florida State Lg. - Lo A) 5-2, 7.05 ERA, 52.1 IP, in 29 games.
Griffin Stieg, RHP (BT 2023) FCL Pirates (Pittsburgh Pirates.- Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) On roster; has not yet made his pro debut.
Carson Taylor, C (BT 2018) Columbus Clingstones (Atlanta Braves - Southern Lg. - AA) .244, 30 hits, 6 HR, 22 RBI, in 35 games; after starting season with Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners - PCL. - AAA) .226, 43 hits, 3 HR, 26 RBI, in 62 games.
Dean Toigo, OF (BT 2023) Hudson Valley Renegades (New York Yankees - So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .300, 24 hits, 10 runs, 9 RBI, in 22 games.
Colin Tuft, C (BT 2021) Chesapeake Baysox (Baltimore Orioles - Eastern Lg. - AA) .182, 8 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, in 19 games; after starting season with Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles -So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .227, 56 hits, 45 runs, 12 HR, 39 RBI, in 72 games.
Ariston Veasey, RHP (BT 2024) Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 0-0, 6.00 ERA, 3 IP, in 1 game. Ended season on injury list.
Ken Waldichuk, LHP (BT 2017) Washington Nationals (National Lg. - MLB) 0-0, 6.75 ERA, 9.1 IP, in 5 games; on 60-day IL.
Tyler Warmoth, Manager of Player Personnel (BT 2015 pitcher) Seattle Mariners (American Lg. - MLB)
Dixon Williams, 2B (BT 2023) Columbia Clingstones (Atlanta Braves - Southern Lg. - AA) 189, 7 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 6 runs, in 11 games; after starting season with Rome Emperors (So. Atlantic Lg. - Hi A) .238, 92 hits, 22 HR, 83 RBI, 68 runs, in 104 games.
Andrew Williamson, OF (BT 2024) Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals - Midwest Lg. - Hi A) .189, 14 hits, 5 HR, 14 RBI, in 20 games.
Joey Wimpelberg, RHP (BT 2024) FCL Tigers (Detroit Tigers - Florida Complex Lg. - Rookie) 0-1, 15.00 ERA, 3 IP, in 3 games.
Kade Woods, RHP (BT 2022) Augusta Greenjackets (Atlanta Braves - Carolina Lg. - Lo A) 2-3, 6.46 ERA, 30.2 IP, in 28 games.
Justin Wylie, 2B (BT 2018) Gastonia Ghost Peppers (Atlantic Lg. - IND) .295, 111 hits, 23 HR, 91 RBI, 97 runs, in 107 games.