Here's a summary of local high school and college players who have taken their games to the minor and major leagues of baseball.
Name Team Class Org.
Tyson BrummettN.HampshireAABlue Jays
Pitcher from Spanish Fork
On season: 0-4, 6.51 ERA, 33 Ks, 20 BBs
John BuckNew York MLB Mets
Catcher played for Taylorsville High
Helped create a line of catchers gear
Chris CapperSouth BendA D-backs
Pitched for BYU
Three straight appearances without an ER
Matt CarsonColumbus AAA Indians
Outfielder played for BYU
Hitting better at home (.271) vs. away (.179)
Taylor ColeLansing ABlue Jays
Pitched for BYU
On season: 2-2, 4.60 ERA, 33 Ks, 23 BBs
C.J. CronArkansas AA Angels
Designated hitter played for the Utes
Hitting for average (.313), but not power (3 HRs)
Brandon Duckworth RakutenJapan
Pitcher from Kearns
Visited U.S. troops at Yokosuka Naval Base
Stephen FifeAlbuquerqueAAADodgers
Pitched for University of Utah
Has been on the DL for nearly a month
Jeremy GuthrieKansas City MLB Royals
Pitcher played for BYU
First 7 starts: 12 ERs; last 2 starts: 11 ERs
Marcus LittlewoodClinton AMariners
Second baseman played for Pine View High
Went 3-for-4 with a HR first day back from DL
Brandon LyonNew York MLB Mets
Pitcher played for Taylorsville High
Struck out 4 in 2 innings this week
Kam MickolioHiroshima CarpJapan
Pitcher played for Utah Valley University
Pitching a bright spot for disappointing Carp
Parker MorinWilmington A Royals
Catcher played for the Utes and Park City H.S.
On season: .237, 1 HR, 1 SB, .634 OPS
Matthew NeilNew OrleansAAA Marlins
Pitched for BYU
Allowed just 2 hits in first Triple-A start
Stephen ParkerNashvilleAAABrewers
Played third base for BYU and American Fork
On season: .248, 6 HRs, 2 SBs, .737 OPS
Braeden Schlehuber Mississippi AA Braves
Catcher played for Viewmont High
Went 3-for-3 with 2 HRs, 4 RBIs on Sunday
Jordan SmithNew OrleansAAA Marlins
Pitcher from Pleasant Grove
One of three pitchers from Utah on the Zephyrs
Matt SpringPortland AA Red Sox
Catcher played for Dixie State
Had an amazing week: 6-for-12 with 11 RBIs
Mitch TalbotNew OrleansAAA Marlins
Pitcher from Cedar City
On disabled list
Tyler WagnerWisconsin A Brewers
Pitched for Utah
3-game winning streak busted in last start
Keenyn WalkerBirminghamAAWhite Sox
Played outfield for Judge Memorial H.S.
Leads the team with 18 stolen bases
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