Boilermakers in Pro Ball

BOILERMAKERS IN PRO BALL

The following is a list of all former Purdue Boilermakers who are active members on an MLB/Minor League/Pro Ball roster. Purdue's All-Time Major Leaguers


Tanner Andrews TANNER ANDREWS // 2015-18

Miami Marlins, 2018 Draft // 10th Round (297)
~ Gulf Coast League Marlins, 2018 (Rookie Ball)
~ Batavia Muckdogs, 2018 (Class A Short Season)
~ Jupiter Hammerheads, 2019 (Class A Advanced)
~ Clinton LumberKings, 2019 (Class A)
~ Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 2021 (Double-A)

San Francisco Giants
+ Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the Triple-A Phase of 2021 Rule 5 Draft
+ Traded to San Francisco Giants hours after Rule 5 Draft
~ Arizona Complex League Giants (July-August 2022 Rehab Assignment)
~ San Jose Giants, 2022 (Single-A)
~ Eugene Emeralds, 2022 (High-A)
~ Richmond Flying Squirrels, 2022 (Double-A)
~ Sacramento River Cats, 2023-24 (Triple-A)

Minnesota Twins
+ Signed as a Minor League Free Agent with the Twins on June 12, 2025
~ Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A)

Tanner Andrews at MiLB.com

Atlantic League, Independent
~ Staten Island Ferry Hawks, 2025

Tanner Andrews at Atlantic League

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CJ Backer CJ BACKER // 2022-24
Frontier League, Independent
~ Evansville Otters, 2025

CJ Backer at Frontier League

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Nick Dalesandro CONNOR CASKENETTE // 2023-24
Miami Marlins, 2024 Draft // 12th Round (364)
~ Jupiter Hammerheads, 2024 (Single-A)
~ Beloit Sky Carp, 2025 (High-A)
~ Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 2025 (Double-A)

Connor Caskenette at MiLB.com

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Wyatt Wendell RICKY CASTRO // 2020-22
Minnesota Twins, 2024 Minor League Free Agent Signee
~ Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, 2024 (Single-A)
~ Cedar Rapids Kernels, 2024 (High-A)
~ Wichita Wind Surge, 2025 (Double-A)

Ricky Castro at MiLB.com

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Nick Dalesandro NICK DALESANDRO // 2016-18
Arizona Diamondbacks, 2018 Draft // 10th Round (309)
~ Arizona League Diamondbacks, 2018-19 (Rookie Ball)
~ Missoula Osprey, 2018 (Rookie Advanced)
~ Hillsboro Hops, 2019 (Class A Short Season)
~ Kane County Cougars, 2019 (Class A)
~ Fall Instructional League, 2020
~ Hillsboro Hops, 2021 (High-A)
~ Amarillo Sod Poodles, 2022-23 (Double-A)
~ Reno Aces, 2023 (Triple-A)

Nick Dalesandro at MiLB.com

American Association, Independent
~ Chicago Dogs, 2024
~ Kane County Cougars, 2025

Nick Dalesandro at American Association

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Jackson Dannelley JACKSON DANNELLEY // 2023-24
American Association, Independent
~ Chicago Dogs, 2024

Atlanta Braves, 2025 Minor League Free Agent Signee
~ Augusta Green Jackets, 2025 (Single-A)

Jackson Dannelley at MiLB.com

Jackson Dannelley at American Association

Follow on X: @JacksnDannelley | Follow on Instagram: @JacksonDannelley

Zac Fascia ZAC FASCIA // 2019-21
Cleveland Indians/Guardians, 2021 Minor League Free Agent Signee
~ Arizona Complex League Indians, 2021 (Rookie Ball)
~ Lake County Captains, 2022-24 (High-A)
~ Lynchburg Hillcats, 2023 (Single-A)
~ Columbus Clippers, 2024 (Triple-A)

Zac Fascia at MiLB.com

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Thomas Green THOMAS GREEN // 2024
Frontier League, Independent
~ Trois-Rivières Aigles, 2024

American Association, Independent
~ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2025

Thomas Green at American Association

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Luke Wagner JORDAN MORALES // 2024
Atlantic League, Independent
~ York Revolution, 2025

Jordan Morales at Atlantic League

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Alec Olund ALEC OLUND // 2015-18
Frontier League, Independent
~ Traverse City Beach Bums, 2018

United Shore Pro Baseball League (USPBL), Independent
~ Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, 2019-20
~ Westside Woolly Mammoths, 2020

American Association, Independent
~ Gary SouthShore RailCats, 2021-22
~ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2022-25

Alec Olund at American Association (F-M)Alec Olund at American Association (Gary)

Alec Olund 2020 at USPBL | Alec Olund 2019 at USPBL

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Davis Pratt DAVIS PRATT // 2023-24
American Association, Independent
~ Chicago Dogs, 2024

Pioneer League, Independent
~ Glacier Range Riders, 2025

Davis Pratt at GoRangeRiders.com

Davis Pratt at American Association

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Calvin Schapira CALVIN SCHAPIRA // 2021-23
American Association, Independent
~ Milwaukee Milkmen, 2024

Seattle Mariners, 2025 Minor League Free Agent Signee
~ Modesto Nuts, 2025 (Single-A)

Calvin Schapira at MiLB.com

Calvin Schapira at American Association

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Miles Simington MILES SIMINGTON // 2020-21
American Association, Independent
~ Winnipeg Goldeyes, 2023-24

Australian Baseball League
~ Canberra Calvary, 2024-25

Mexican League
~ Leones de Yucatán, 2025
~ Rieleros de Augascalientes, 2025
~ Tigres de Quintana Roo, 2025

Miles Simington Player PageMexcian League

Miles Simington Player PageAustralian Baseball League | Canberra Calvary

Miles Simington at American Association

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Jackson Smeltz JACKSON SMELTZ // 2019-22
San Diego Padres, 2022 Draft // 10th Round (300)
~ Instructional Ball, 2022
~ Lake Elsinore Storm, 2023-24 (Single-A) -- Injured List in 2023
~ Arizona Complex League Padres, 2024 (Rehab Assignment)
~ Fort Wayne TinCaps, 2024 (High-A)
~ San Antonio Missions, 2024 (Double-A)

Jackson Smeltz at MiLB.com

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Jo Stevens JO STEVENS // 2023-24
Australian Baseball League
~ Sydney Blue Sox, 2024-25

Jo Stevens Player PageAustralian Baseball League | Sydney Blue Sox

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Keenan Taylor KEENAN TAYLOR // 2023-24
Frontier League, Independent
~ Evansville Otters, 2025

Keenan Taylor at Frontier League

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Paul Toetz PAUL TOETZ // 2022-23
American Association, Independent
~ Lake County DockHounds, 2024

Atlantic League, Independent
~ Lexington Legends, 2025

Paul Toetz at Atlantic League

Paul Toetz at American Association

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CJ Valdez CJ VALDEZ // 2022-23
American Association, Independent
~ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2024

CJ Valdez at American Association

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Troy Viola TROY VIOLA // 2022
Frontier League, Independent
~ Evansville Otters, 2022-23
~ Windy City ThunderBolts, 2023

Pioneer League, Independent
~ Boise Hawks, 2024

Atlantic League, Independent
~ Long Island Ducks, 2025

Troy Viola at Atlantic League

Troy Viola at BoiseHawks.com

Troy Viola Windy City at Frontier League
Troy Viola Evansville at Frontier League

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Luke Wagner LUKE WAGNER // 2024
Frontier League, Independent
~ Washington Wild Things, 2025

Luke Wagner at Frontier League

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Curtis Washington Jr. CURTIS WASHINGTON JR. // 2022
Seattle Mariners, 2022 Draft // 19th Round (576)
~ Arizona Complex League Mariners, 2022 (Rookie Ball)
~ Modesto Nuts, 2023-25 (Single-A)
~ Tacoma Rainiers, 2024 (Triple-A)
~ Everett AquaSox, 2024-25 (High-A)

Curtis Washington Jr. at MiLB.com

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Wyatt Wendell WYATT WENDELL // 2022
Arizona Diamondbacks, 2022 Minor League Free Agent Signee
~ Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks (Red), 2022 (Rookie Ball)
~ Visalia Rawhide, 2023 (Single-A)
~ Hillsboro Hops, 2024 (High-A)

Wyatt Wendell at MiLB.com

Follow on X: @WyattWendell13