College Classic Alumni in MLB
Published on July 30, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
With 10 College Classics in the books, here are the players who've gone on to gain Major League experience. The 2016 Kleberg Bank College classic features Central Florida, Michigan State, Texas State, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi February 26-28 at Whataburger Field.
Name, Team Year Drafted By (Rd.) Year
Nick Ahmed, UCONN 2011 Braves (2nd) 2011
Jake Arrieta, TCU 2007 Orioles (5th) 2007
Matt Barnes, UCONN 2011 Red Sox (1st) 2011
Trevor Bauer, UCLA 2010 Diamondbacks (1st) 2011
Matt Boyd, Oregon State 2011 Blue Jays (6th) 2013
Cody Burns, Arizona 2008 Indians (9th) 2009
Daniel Butler, Arizona 2008 Red Sox (undrafted FA) 2009
Matt Carpenter, TCU 2007 Cardinals (13th) 2009
Gerrit Cole, UCLA 2010 Pirates (1st) 2011
Colin Curtis, Arizona State 2006 Yankees (4th) 2006
Ike Davis, Arizona State 2006 Mets (1st) 2008
Sam Demel, TCU 2007 Athletics (3rd) 2007
Taylor Dugas, Alabama 2009 Yankees (8th) 2012
Brandon Finnegan, TCU 2014 Royals (1st) 2014
Brad Glenn, Arizona 2008 Blue Jays (23rd) 2009
Erik Goeddel, UCLA 2010 Mets (24th) 2010
Matt Grace, UCLA 2010 Nationals (8th) 2010
Kendall Graveman, Mississippi State 2010 Blue Jays (8th) 2013
Preston Guilmet, Arizona 2008 Indians (9th) 2009
Chad Huffman, TCU 2006 Padres (2nd) 2006
Micah Johnson, Indiana 2011 White Sox (9th) 2012
Roger Kieschnick, Texas Tech 2007 Giants (3rd) 2008
Matt Langwell, Rice 2007 Indians (11th) 2008
Adam Morgan, Alabama 2009 Phillies (3rd) 2011
Jimmy Nelson, Alabama 2009 Brewers (2nd) 2010
Josh Osich, Oregon State 2011 Giants (6th) 2011
Ryan Perry, Arizona 2008 Tigers (1st) 2008
David Phelps, Notre Dame 2008 Yankees (14th) 2008
A.J. Pollock, Notre Dame 2008 Diamondbacks (1st) 2009
Bryan Price, Rice 2006-07 Red Sox (1st) 2008
Rob Rasmussen, UCLA 2010 Marlins (2nd) 2010
Josh Rodriguez, Rice 2006 Indians (2nd) 2006
Andrew Romine, Arizona State 2006 Angels (5th) 2007
Josh Rutledge, Alabama 2009 Rockies (3rd) 2010
Joe Savery, Rice 2006-07 Phillies (1st) 2007
Daniel Schlereth, Arizona 2008 Diamondbacks (1st) 2008
Eric Sogard, Arizona State 2006 Padres (2nd) 2007
George Springer, UCONN 2011 Astros (1st) 2011
Andrew Susac, Oregon State 2011 Giants (2nd) 2011
Drew VerHagen, Oklahoma 2010 Tigers (4th) 2012
Tyler Wagner, Utah 2012 Brewers (4th) 2012
Brett Wallace, Arizona State 2006 Cardinals (1st) 2008
Kyle Weiland, Notre Dame 2008 Red Sox (3rd) 2008
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