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
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TANNER ANDREWS // 2015-18 Miami Marlins, 2018 Draft // 10th Round (297) Minnesota Twins |
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CJ BACKER // 2022-24 Frontier League, Independent ~ Evansville Otters, 2025 CJ Backer at Frontier League Follow on X: @_CJBacker | Follow on Instagram: @CJBacker_ |
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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 Follow on X: @Caskenette_ | Follow on Instagram: @Connor Caskenette |
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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 Follow on X: @Castro_the_Boss | Follow on Instagram: @RCastro_Jr |
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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 Follow on X: @NickDeli12 | Follow on Instagram: @NickDalesandro |
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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 |
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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 Follow on X: @Fascia15 | Follow on Instagram: @Fascia15 |
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THOMAS GREEN // 2024 Frontier League, Independent ~ Trois-Rivières Aigles, 2024 American Association, Independent ~ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2025 Thomas Green at American Association Follow on X: @TGGreen13 | Follow on Instagram: @Thomas.Green2 |
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JORDAN MORALES // 2024 Atlantic League, Independent ~ York Revolution, 2025 Jordan Morales at Atlantic League Follow on X: @ITSJMO18 | Follow on Instagram: @JordanMorales18 |
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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 Follow on X: @AlecOlund1 | Follow on Instagram: @AlecOlund1 |
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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 Follow on X: @lilPratt | Follow on Instagram: @PrattWorthy |
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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 Follow on X: @CalvinSchapira | Follow on Instagram: @CalvinSchapira51 |
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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 Page | Mexcian League Miles Simington Player Page | Australian Baseball League | Canberra Calvary Miles Simington at American Association Follow on X: @Miles__10 | Follow on Instagram: @Miles_Sim |
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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 Follow on Instagram: @JacksonSmeltz |
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JO STEVENS // 2023-24 Australian Baseball League ~ Sydney Blue Sox, 2024-25 Jo Stevens Player Page | Australian Baseball League | Sydney Blue Sox Follow on X: @JoSteve02293046 | Follow on Instagram: @Jo_Stevens17 |
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KEENAN TAYLOR // 2023-24 Frontier League, Independent ~ Evansville Otters, 2025 Keenan Taylor at Frontier League Follow on X: @Keenan_005 | Follow on Instagram: @KeenanT_10 |
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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 Follow on X: @Paul_Toetz | Follow on Instagram: @Paul_Toetz |
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CJ VALDEZ // 2022-23 American Association, Independent ~ Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2024 CJ Valdez at American Association Follow on X: @CJvaldez13 |
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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 Follow on X: @Troy_Viola08 | Follow on Instagram: @Troy_Viola08 |
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LUKE WAGNER // 2024 Frontier League, Independent ~ Washington Wild Things, 2025 Luke Wagner at Frontier League Follow on X: @LukeWags04 | Follow on Instagram: @LukeWags4 |
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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 Follow on X: @SwaggyC5 | Follow on Instagram: @_C.WashingtonJr |
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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 |