Trio pushes NWL alums to 420th, 421st, and 422nd to reach Major Leagues
Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League is proud to celebrate the Major League debuts of three former players this week: infielder/outfielder Tommy Troy (Traverse City Pit Spitters), left-handed pitcher Brycen Mautz (Waterloo Bucks), and right-handed pitcher Tanner Andrews (Kalamazoo Growlers). The trio brings the total number of NWL alumni to reach MLB to 420, 421, and 422 respectively.
Tommy Troy, a native of San Jose, California, and a product of Stanford University, played for the Traverse City Pit Spitters in 2020. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2023 MLB Draft made his debut on May 24, 2026, against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Troy went 2-for-4 with two doubles in his first game, including his first MLB hit off José Quintana.
Brycen Mautz, from San Diego, California, and a University of San Diego standout, pitched for the Waterloo Bucks in 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals’ second-round pick (59th overall) in the 2022 MLB Draft made his debut on May 25, 2026, in relief against the Milwaukee Brewers. The left-hander pitched three innings, striking out two while allowing two earned runs.
Tanner Andrews, a Rochester, Indiana, native and Purdue University alum, played for the Kalamazoo Growlers in 2016. The right-hander, originally drafted in the 10th round by the Miami Marlins in 2018, signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and made his MLB debut on May 25, 2026, against the Miami Marlins. Andrews worked a perfect ninth inning in relief.
Northwoods League Statistics:
Tommy Troy (Traverse City Pit Spitters, 2020): Batted .318 with 5 doubles and 14 RBI in 21 games.
Brycen Mautz (Waterloo Bucks, 2021): Posted a 2.08 ERA with 29 strikeouts and three saves in 12 appearances (30.1 IP).
Tanner Andrews (Kalamazoo Growlers, 2016): Made 3 appearances with a 4.70 ERA in 15.1 innings.
These debuts continue the Northwoods League’s strong track record of developing talent for the highest level of the game.
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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 over 415 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.