Charles McAdoo (Mankato), Mike Paredes (Kalamazoo), and Hayden Juenger (Mankato) debut over the weekend
Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League is excited to announce the Major League debuts of three former players: infielder Charles McAdoo (Mankato MoonDogs), right-handed pitcher Mike Paredes (Kalamazoo Growlers), and right-handed pitcher Hayden Juenger (Mankato MoonDogs). The trio brings the total number of NWL alumni to reach MLB to 423, 424, and 425 respectively.
Charles McAdoo, a native of Walnut Creek, California, and a San Jose State product, played for the Mankato MoonDogs in 2022. The infielder, originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft and later traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, made his debut on May 29, 2026, against the Baltimore Orioles. In his first MLB at-bat, McAdoo launched a two-run home run for his first career hit and RBI in a comeback victory.
Mike Paredes, from San Diego, California, and a San Diego State alum, pitched for the Kalamazoo Growlers in 2019. The Minnesota Twins’ 18th-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft made his debut on May 31, 2026, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander tossed 3.2 innings in relief, allowing one earned run while recording his first career Major League strikeout.
Hayden Juenger, a native of O’Fallon, Illinois, and Missouri State standout, played for the Mankato MoonDogs in 2019. The Toronto Blue Jays’ sixth-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft made his debut on May 31, 2026. The right-handed reliever entered in the sixth inning and worked one inning of relief.
Northwoods League Statistics Highlights:
Charles McAdoo (Mankato MoonDogs, 2022): Batted .305 with nine doubles, 10 home runs, and 39 RBI in 43 games.
Mike Paredes (Kalamazoo Growlers, 2019): Posted a 4-4 record with a 10.31 ERA in limited action across 18.1 innings.
Hayden Juenger (Mankato MoonDogs, 2019): Had a 1-1 record with a 2.45 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and three saves in 11 relief appearances (14.2 IP).
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The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 33rd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and 425 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv.