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Northwoods League Announces 2025 MLB Alumni Team<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

National League ROY Drake Baldwin highlights an impressive list<\/em><\/p>\n

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By: Dom Etue, Northwoods League<\/p>\n

Rochester, Minn \u2013 The Northwoods League unveiled their MLB Alumni Team from the 2025 season. The League set all-time records with 153 alumni participating in the 2025 MLB season, along with 39 alumni making their MLB debut. The full team, along with their current MLB team and the team(s) and year(s) they played for in the NWL are listed below.<\/p>\n

Catcher: Drake Baldwin \u2013 Atlanta Braves \u2013 K-Town 2020, Madison 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are not enough words that can accurately describe the Rookie campaign for Drake Baldwin in 2025. The former K-Town Bobber and Madison Mallard backstop earned a spot on Atlanta\u2019s Opening Day Roster and made his MLB Debut on March 27th, making him the 374th Northwoods League alum to make it to the Major Leagues. Baldwin would begin the season as the backup catcher but broke out in tremendous fashion during the month of May, batting .389 with 21 Hits, three Home Runs and nine RBI. The 2022 3rd round pick would become a mainstay in the Braves lineup, finishing the year with a .274 Batting Average, 19 Home Runs, 80 RBI and 56 Runs Scored. Baldwin led all qualified NL Rookies in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and ranked second in Batting Average, Home Runs and OPS. At the conclusion of the season,\u00a0Baldwin was named to the MLB All-Rookie 1st Team and most notably was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year<\/strong>. He is the second Northwoods League alum to win Rookie of the Year since Pete Alonso in 2019. Baldwin is the 10th catcher in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and the first catcher to earn the award since 2010.<\/p>\n

1st Base: Pete Alonso \u2013 New York Mets \u2013 Madison 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another former NL Rookie of the Year, Pete Alonso, collected a few more accolades and continued to rewrite record books. The 2014 Northwoods League MVP started off 2025 with a bang, earning National League Player of the Month in April after hitting .342 with seven Home Runs and 28 RBI. The former Mallard continued to mash his way into earning the 5th All-Star Game Selection of his career. Alonso would make sure he left his mark during the mid-summer classic, hitting a three-run home run in the 6th inning. On August 12th, the Polar Bear hit the 253rd Home Run of his career, which was significant as he passed Darryl Strawberry for the New York Mets All-Time Home Run record. Alonso would finish the season with an impressive .272 Batting Average, followed by 38 Home Runs, 126 RBI and 87 Runs scored, leading the entire National League with 41 Doubles, which was a career best. He continues to be one of the most consistent power hitters in the Major Leagues.\u00a0Pete was 1 of only 6 players that participated in all 162 games throughout the MLB season and was awarded with the first Silver Slugger Award of his career.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2nd Base: Nico Hoerner \u2013 Chicago Cubs \u2013 Madison 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most reliable players in the entire Major Leagues, 2025 was a terrific season at the plate and an even better season with the glove for Nico Hoerner. The former Mallard middle-infielder was a fixture in the Cubs lineup all season, hitting an incredible .297 with seven Home Runs, 61 RBI, 89 Runs Scored, while adding 29 Stolen Bases. Nico would lead all MLB 2nd Basemen in Hits (178) and in Batting Average, he also finished second in Runs Scored, Doubles (29) and Stolen Bases. After stuffing the stat sheet on offense, the former 1st Round Pick was even better defensively. Hoerner ranked first amongst all 2nd Basemen in Defensive Runs Saved (17), Outs Above Average (14) and was second in Defensive Wins Above Replacement.\u00a0After an elite showing in the field, Hoerner was recognized with the 2nd Gold Glove Award of his career.<\/strong>\u00a0Hoerner is the second 2nd Basemen in Cubs Franchise history to win multiple Gold Glove Awards, joining Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg with this honor.<\/p>\n

3rd Base: Zach McKinstry \u2013 Detroit Tigers \u2013 Waterloo 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

2025 served as the proverbial breakout campaign for the Detroit utility man in his 6th MLB season. McKinstry played every position besides Catcher and Center Field for the Tigers, spending most of his time at 3rd Base with 85 appearances. The former Bucks infielder was blazing hot to start the 1st half of the season, reaching the All-Star break with a .285 batting average, eight Home Runs, 31 RBI and 15 Stolen Bases. For his efforts,\u00a0McKinstry was selected to the 1st MLB All-Star Game of his career<\/strong>. He would finish the season with a .259 Average, hitting 12 Home Runs, driving in 49, 68 Runs Scored and 19 Stolen Bases. He would lead all MLB 3rd Basemen with 11 Triples and finished Top 10 in Runs Scored, Stolen Bases and Average.\u00a0At the conclusion of the season, McKinstry received his first Silver Slugger Award, winning the Utility position for the American League.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shortstop: Jacob Wilson \u2013 Athletics \u2013 Mankato 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the headliners of the incredible 2025 Northwoods League Alumni Rookie Class, Jacob Wilson, burst onto the scene in a big way, collecting several accolades in his first full MLB season. Beginning the year as the Athletics Opening Day starting shortstop, Wilson was a bona fide star from the jump. Through the 1st Half of the season, Wilson was tied for the MLB lead with 34 multi-hit games and was second in the entire League in both Hits and Batting Average.\u00a0As the rookie experienced a meteoric rise towards stardom, the former MoonDog was selected to the MLB All-Star Game as the American League\u2019s starting Shortstop<\/strong>. He was the first Athletics shortstop to earn a start in the All-Star Game in over 50 years. Wilson would battle injuries during the 2nd Half but would finish his Rookie campaign with a .311 Batting Average, 13 Home Runs, 63 RBI and 62 Runs Scored. Wilson led all rookies in Batting Average and Hits, while posting an incredible 7.5% strikeout rate, which was second in MLB.\u00a0\u00a0At the conclusion of the season, Wilson was named to the MLB All-Rookie 1st Team and finished 2nd in American League Rookie of the Year voting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outfield: Daulton Varsho \u2013 Toronto Blue Jays \u2013 Eau Claire 2015, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

An injury-shortened 2025 did not stop Varsho from shining as the Blue Jays Centerfielder during the regular season and ended up playing a massive role throughout the post-season. The former Northwoods League All-Star played 71 games during the regular season but managed to crush 20 Home Runs during his shortened campaign. The Eau Claire star would contribute 55 RBI, 43 Runs scored and 13 Doubles, very impressive in less than half of an MLB season. Moving into the Playoffs, Varsho\u2019s Gold Glove caliber defense was always on display, recording 49 putouts during the post-season, 11 more than any other Outfielder. He would have some incredible moments in the Playoffs, notably his 4-for-5 performance in Game 2 of the ALDS vs. the Yankees, hitting two Home Runs, two Doubles and four RBI, making him only the 5th Toronto player with a multi-Home Run game in Blue Jays Franchise history. Advancing to the exhilarating World Series matchup vs. the Dodgers, Varsho kicked the series off with a bang, leading the Blue Jays rout in Game 1 with a two-run shot to dead center in the 4th inning. When healthy, Varsho has proven with his elite defense and power at the plate, he is one of the best Centerfielders in MLB.<\/p>\n

Outfield: Harrison Bader \u2013 Philadelphia Phillies \u2013 Lakeshore 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spending time in both the American League and National League during his 9th MLB season, Harrison Bader experienced one of the most successful years of his career. The former Chinook started the season with the Minnesota Twins and was one of the team\u2019s biggest bright spots. In 96 games with Minnesota, Bader hit .258, with 12 Home Runs, 38 RBI, 13 Doubles and 10 Stolen Bases. At the trade deadline, he was moved to the playoff-contending Philadelphia Phillies and his game improved even more. Bader was a star in the Philly lineup, owning a .305 Batting Average, 11 Doubles, five Home Runs and 16 RBI over 50 games with his new team. He would finish with the most Home Runs (17) in his career, as well as reaching career-high marks in RBI (54), Runs (61), Hits (124) and Batting Average (.277). At the conclusion of the season, Bader elected Free Agency and will be a highly sought-after player this off-season.<\/p>\n

Outfield: TJ Friedl \u2013 Cincinnati Reds \u2013 St. Cloud 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

A full year of health did wonders for TJ Friedl in his 5th MLB season, reaching career-high marks in several different offensive categories. The St. Cloud alum served as the everyday Centerfielder in Cincinnati, playing in 152 games, which was a career best. Friedl would pace the Reds offense out of the leadoff spot, hitting .261 with 14 Home Runs, 53 RBI, 82 Runs Scored and 22 Doubles. The Rox star recorded career-high totals in Runs, Hits (151), At-Bats (579), Doubles and Walks (81), which were the 8th most walks recorded by an Outfielder in MLB this season. Friedl would help lead the Reds back to the MLB Playoffs for the first time in a full-length season since 2013, experiencing the Fall Classic for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n

Utility: Michael Busch \u2013 Chicago Cubs \u2013 St. Cloud 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quickly becoming one of the most underrated players in the Major Leagues, 2025 was one to remember for Michael Busch. The St. Cloud star took on the unique role of being a power hitter in the lead-off spot for the Cubs and thrived the entire season. Busch proved to be one of the best sluggers in baseball, finishing Top 10 amongst all 1st Basemen in Home Runs, RBI and Hits. On July 4th, Busch brought his own fireworks to Wrigley Field, hitting three Home Runs vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, making him the first Cubs 1st Baseman to record a three Home Run game since Ernie Banks in 1963. The former 1st Round pick would set career highs in Hits (137), Triples (5), Home Runs (34), RBI (90) and Batting Average (.261). Busch would carry his incredible regular season over to the post-season as well, as he led the Cubs Playoff run with four Home Runs. In the NLDS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, Busch would become the first player in MLB history to hit multiple lead-off Home Runs in the same post-season.<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ernie Clement \u2013 Toronto Blue Jays \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

A player that narrowly missed the Northwoods League All-MLB Team after a remarkable season at the plate and with the glove was Ernie Clement. Once known as a platoon infielder, with short stints in Cleveland and Oakland, Clement signed with Toronto in 2023 on a Minor League contract. Since the move to Toronto, the former Rafters infielder has turned himself into one of the most reliable utility players in MLB. Clement played over 60 innings at all four infield positions for the Blue Jays in 2025, predominately spending his time at 3rd Base. Additionally, Ernie was a valuable piece to the Toronto offense, contributing nine Home Runs, 50 RBI, 83 Runs, 35 Doubles and 151 hits, owning an impressive .277 Batting Average. He would finish in the Top 5 in Runs Scored, Hits, Doubles and Batting Average amongst qualified MLB 3rd Basemen. Clement\u2019s status amongst the Blue Jays faithful skyrocketed during their 2025 Postseason run. He would hit an eye-popping .643 in the ALDS vs. the Yankees, going 9-for-16 at the plate during the series. He would follow that up by going 9-for-29 (.321) during the ALCS vs. Seattle and would finish going 12-for-32 (.387) in the World Series vs. the Dodgers. In Game 7 of the World Series, Clement hit a double in the 8th inning, giving him 30 hits during the 2025 Post-Season, which set a new MLB Post-Season record. Transitioning over to defense, Clement received two nominations for the Gold Glove Award, one for 3rd Base and the other for the Utility position but would end up a finalist for both awards. He would lead all American League 3rd Basemen in Defensive Wins Above Replacement (dWAR), proving himself as one of the best defenders in baseball.<\/p>\n

Matt Chapman \u2013 San Francisco Giants \u2013 La Crosse 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming off one of the best seasons of his career in 2024, Chapman battled some injuries throughout the 2025 season but still maintained his status as one of the best 3rd Basemen in MLB. The 5-time Gold Glove winner continued to provide his elite defense at the hot corner, combined with his reliable power numbers at the dish in his 9th MLB season. The former Logger and Northwoods League Champion would experience a pair of special milestones this year, hitting his 200th career Home Run on August 28th vs. the Cubs and recorded his 1,000th career Hit on September 26th vs. the Rockies. Chapman led all MLB 3rd Basemen with 71 Walks and would finish Top 10 amongst all 3rd Basemen in Home Runs, RBI and Runs Scored. Playing in 128 games during his 2nd season with the Giants, he tallied 21 Home Runs, 61 RBI, 105 Hits and 76 Runs Scored.<\/p>\n

Caleb Durbin \u2013 Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 Rockford 2019, Fond du Lac 2020, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overcoming unprecedented odds, coming from the Division 3 level of collegiate baseball and turning himself into one of the best Rookies in all of MLB, Caleb Durbin had a stellar 1st season in The Show. The former Rivet and Dock Spider infielder started the season in Triple-A Nashville; however, he was promoted very quickly into the season after only 13 games played with the Sounds. Durbin would make his Major League debut on April 16th for the Brewers, making him the 379th Northwoods League alumni to make their Major League debut. From the moment he joined Milwaukee, Durbin proved that he belonged at the Big-League level. Durbin would work his way into becoming Milwaukee\u2019s everyday 3rd Baseman, holding his own at the plate and in the field. Playing in 136 games during his rookie season, Durbin would finish with a .256 Batting Average, 11 Home Runs, 53 RBI, 60 Runs, 114 Hits and 18 Stolen Bases. He would finish Top 10 amongst all Rookies in Runs, Hits, Doubles, Home Runs, RBI, Stolen Bases and Extra-Base Hits. Durbin led the entire National League with 24 hit-by-pitches and was one shy of breaking the Brewers Franchise record.\u00a0At the conclusion of the season, Durbin was named to the MLB All-Rookie 1st Team and finished 3rd in the National League Rookie of the Year voting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Jakob Marsee \u2013 Miami Marlins \u2013 Great Lakes 2020, Kokomo 2021, Traverse City 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

It might have only been a cup of coffee for Jakob Marsee in 2025, but the former three-year Northwoods League alum turned it into one of the most impressive Rookie debuts in recent memory. Beginning the season in Triple-A Jacksonville, Marsee played in 98 Games, hitting 14 Home Runs, driving in 37, with 85 Hits, 56 Runs and stole an incredible 47 bases, which led the entire Triple-A level. On August 1st, he would receive the call that he was being promoted to the Big-League club, making his debut with the Marlins, the 404th Northwoods League alum to make their MLB debut. He would make history during his debut, walking three times, scoring twice and recording his first career hit, making him the first player since 1924 to hit a double and walk three times in their MLB Debut. Through his first 10 games with Miami, Marsee hit an incredible .448 (13-for-29). Through the month of August, he would own a .352 Batting Average, 11 Doubles, three Triples, four Home Runs, 25 RBI and nine Stolen Bases. Playing in the first month of his career, he would lead all qualified rookies in Average, RBI, Hits, Doubles, Triples and Stolen Bases, earning him August\u2019s Rookie of the Month Award. Marsee would finish the season batting .292 with five Home Runs, 33 RBI and stole 14 bases over 55 Games at the Major League level.\u00a0Although it was a short time spent in the big leagues, Marsee would be nominated to the MLB All-Rookie 1st Team and finished 8th in NL Rookie of the Year voting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kyle Manzardo \u2013 Cleveland Guardians \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first full-MLB season for Kyle Manzardo was extremely promising for the 24-year-old slugger. Spending most of his time as the Guardians Designated Hitter, the former Stinger alum set career marks with 27 Home Runs, 70 RBI, 110 Hits, 19 Doubles and 48 Walks. Manzardo experienced a very promising 2nd Half of the season as the Guardians cleanup hitter, owning a .256 Average with 12 Home Runs and 33 RBI in the final 60 Games of the regular season. The former 2nd Round Pick proved to be one of the best young hitters in all of baseball, finishing 2nd in the Cleveland offense in Home Runs and RBI, while finishing 3rd in Hits.<\/p>\n

Pitchers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Sale \u2013 Atlanta Braves \u2013 La Crosse 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming off the most decorated season of his future Hall-of-Fame career, Chris Sale continued to dominate on the mound in his 15th MLB season. The former Logger battled some injuries during the 2025 season; however, he still produced elite numbers as the ace of the Atlanta Braves pitching staff. Sale led the Braves with 165 Strikeouts over 125.2 Innings Pitched, averaging 11.9 Strikeouts per 9 Innings, a trademark of his career. On May 29th, Sale registered the 2,500th Strikeout of his career, becoming the 40th pitcher in MLB history to reach this milestone. He became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 Strikeouts in a career, breaking Randy Johnson\u2019s record by almost 100 innings. Sale would go on an absolute tear from the beginning of May into mid-June, over 54 Innings Pitched, he struck out 68 batters and allowed a mere six runs over that span.\u00a0Sale was selected to the 9th All-Star Game of his career but was unable to participate due to injury.<\/strong>\u00a0Sale would finish the season with an impressive 2.58 ERA and 7-5 record.<\/p>\n

Spencer Schwellenbach \u2013 Atlanta Braves \u2013 Traverse City 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another Braves starting pitcher that is quickly becoming one of the best young arms in the entire Major Leagues, Schwellebach was experiencing an incredible 2025 season before it was shortened by injury. After a terrific rookie campaign, the Traverse City alum carried the momentum into his sophomore season. In his first three starts of 2025, Schwellenbach struck out 19 Batters across 20 Innings, allowing only one Run. On his 25th birthday, he would have one of the best starts of his young career, punching out 11 Batters over 6.1 scoreless Innings and earning the Win. Two starts later, he would throw the first Complete Game of his career, with a nine-strikeout performance vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. On June 28th vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, the former Pit Spitter struck out a career-high 12 Batters across 7-Innings, allowing only one Run and earning his 7th Win of the season. Unfortunately, it would be the final outing of the season for Schwellenbach, as he was shut down due to an arm injury. He would log 110.2 Innings with 108 Strikeouts, and a 3.09 ERA, while only walking 18 batters.<\/p>\n

Noah Cameron \u2013 Kansas City Royals \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most impressive rookie pitching debuts in recent memory. Cameron would burst onto the scene in a big way in 2025, having the look of a potential future ace in MLB. Starting the season in Triple-A Omaha, the former Stinger would receive the call-up to the Majors to make his debut on April 30th. He would become the 384th Northwoods League alumni to make their MLB debut and his first MLB appearance would be one to remember. Cameron would take a No-Hitter into the 7th inning during his first Major League start vs. Tampa Bay, striking out three batters along the way. He would finish with 6.1 Innings Pitched, allowing only one Hit before being removed from the game and earned his first MLB Win. He was initially called up due to injuries within the Royals rotation; however, Cameron would stay with Kansas City the entire season, budding into a young star. He would throw 138.1 Innings with the Royals, striking out 114 batters while owning an impressive 2.99 ERA. Cameron would become the 3rd Royals rookie to record a sub-3.00 ERA over 20 Starts in their franchise history. He led all Rookie pitchers in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), finished 2nd in ERA, 5th in Innings Pitched and 6th in Strikeouts.\u00a0At the conclusion of the season, Cameron was named to the MLB All-Rookie 1st Team and finished 4th in American League Rookie of the Year voting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alex Vesia \u2013 Los Angeles Dodgers \u2013 Mankato 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

An elite late-inning reliever for the World Champs, Vesia enjoyed another terrific season in Los Angeles as the trustworthy, go-to arm at the end of games. Leading all Dodgers relievers with 26 Holds, which was a career best. Vesia also set career highs with 68 Appearances and tied another career-high with five Saves. He would go on to strike out 80 batters across 59.2 Innings Pitched, which were the second highest totals of his six-year MLB career. One of the most impressive achievements was Vesia\u2019s ability to shut down opposing hitters late into games, limiting batters to an amazing .181 Batting Average in 2025.\u00a0The former MoonDog would make seven relief appearances during the Dodgers Playoff run, earning the 2nd World Series ring of his career.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louis Varland \u2013 Toronto Blue Jays \u2013 Willmar 2017, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year four in the Major Leagues was one to remember for Varland, spending time with two different franchises and ending the season with MLB history. The two-year Stinger alum began the season with his hometown Minnesota Twins and was terrific in his new reliever role. The flamethrowing right-hander owned an amazing 2.02 ERA over 49 Innings Pitched, striking out 47 batters over that span. At the trade deadline, Louie was traded to the playoff-contending Toronto Blue Jays, where he would continue to build upon the best season of his career. Varland would set career-high marks with 22 Holds, 72.2 Innings Pitched, 75 Strikeouts and a 2.97 ERA. He would also tie a career-best with four Wins. In Varland\u2019s second year of experiencing the MLB Post-Season, he would become an integral part of the Blue Jays run to the World Series. The Stinger Alum tossed 16 Innings of relief over the three-playoff series, striking out 17 batters. He shined brightest during the Blue Jays ALCS matchup vs. the Mariners, where he posted 7.0 Innings, striking out eight batters and allowing only two Earned Runs.\u00a0In Game 7 of the World Series, Louie would relieve fellow Northwoods League alum Max Scherzer in the 5th inning, and his 2\/3 Inning of work would make it the 15th Appearance of the Playoffs, making MLB history for the most Appearances by a Pitcher in the Post-Season.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will Warren \u2013 New York Yankees \u2013 St. Cloud 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jumping into his first full-MLB season, Will Warren proved to be a workhorse in the Bronx, developing into one of the best young arms in the 2025 rookie class.\u00a0 The former Rox alum broke Spring Training making the Yankees rotation and quickly became a reliable piece on the mound. Through the 1st Half of the season, Warren made 20 Starts, logging 95.1 Innings and struck out 112 batters, averaging an impressive 10.6 Strikeouts per 9 Innings. On May 20th, he would enjoy one of the best starts of his young career, with a 5.2 scoreless Inning performance vs. the Texas Rangers where he struck out 10 batters. From May 9th \u2013 May 25th, he would go on a tear striking out 33 batters across 22 Innings where he only allowed five Earned Runs. Warren would finish the year with a 9-8 Record, 4.44 ERA, striking out 171 batters over 162.1 Innings Pitched. His 33 Starts on the mound were the most by an MLB rookie pitcher in 17 years and was tied for 2nd most in the entire Major Leagues. Warren would lead all rookie pitchers in Starts, Innings Pitched and Strikeouts, his nine Wins were 4th best amongst rookies.\u00a0At the end of the season, Warren was selected to Baseball America\u2019s All-Rookie Team and finished 8th in American League Rookie of the Year voting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tanner Banks \u2013 Philadelphia Phillies \u2013 Willmar 2011, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quickly becoming a fan favorite since his move to Philadelphia during last year\u2019s trade deadline, Banks has built himself into one of the most under the radar relievers in MLB. The two-year Stinger experienced career highs with 69 Appearances and six Wins recorded. Banks led all Phillies relievers with 67.1 Innings Pitched, punching out 61 batters, registering a 3.07 ERA, and adding a save to his campaign. He was 3rd in the Philadelphia bullpen with 10 Holds, and he was particularly elite when facing left-handed batters, limiting them to an incredible .175 Batting Average.<\/p>\n

Greg Weissert \u2013 Boston Red Sox \u2013 Thunder Bay 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most consistently productive relief arms in the MLB, Weissert built upon his impressive first season in Boston in 2024, following up with an even better one in 2025. The former 2015 Northwoods League All-Star set career marks in Wins, ERA, Saves and Innings Pitched. He was one of the most reliable pitchers out of the Red Sox bullpen, owning an impressive 2.82 ERA over 67 Innings Pitched. The former Border Cat would finish 3rd on Boston with 17 Holds, as well as recording four Saves, proving he could fill multiple relief roles for the team. Weissert would finish 6th on Boston in Innings Pitched and 7th in Strikeouts, which is impressive for a player whose longest appearance was only two-innings. He would make the first MLB Playoff appearance of his career, throwing a scoreless inning of relief vs. the Yankees in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series.<\/p>\n

Chad Patrick \u2013 Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 Traverse City 2019, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another promising young arm in the Northwoods League alumni rookie class, Patrick carried the momentum of being named the 2024 Triple-A Pitcher of the Year into a very impressive Rookie Season in 2025. The 2019 Northwoods League Champion made the Brewers Opening Day roster out of spring training and made his first MLB Appearance on March 29th. Patrick became the 376th Northwoods League alum to debut in the Big Leagues. On April 1st, he would face the Kansas City Royals in his 1st MLB start and the two-year Pit Spitter would dazzle on the mound, throwing 4.2 scoreless Innings, allowing only three Hits and punching out five. In his next start on April 6th, he would earn his 1st MLB Win vs the Cincinnati Reds. Patrick would transition between Milwaukee\u2019s starting rotation and bullpen over the course of the season, finishing with a 3-8 Record, 3.53 ERA, striking out 127 batters over 119.2 Innings Pitched. Patrick ranked 5th amongst MLB rookies in Strikeouts, 6th in Starts and 8th in Innings Pitched. In his MLB Post-Season debut, Patrick was terrific in relief, making six appearances, striking out 11 batters over 9.0 innings, allowing a mere two runs.\u00a0At the conclusion of the season, Patrick would be named to MLB\u2019s All-Rookie 2nd Team and finished 7th in National League Rookie of the Year voting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention:<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Schreiber \u2013 Kansas City Royals \u2013 Kalamazoo 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the more valuable middle-relief arms in MLB, Schreiber once again proved to be a steady contributor within the vaunted Royals bullpen. The former Growler set a career high for appearances, playing in 74 games this season for Kansas City. He would lead the Royals pitching staff with 23 Holds, which tied a career best, matching last season\u2019s total. In his 7th MLB season, Schreiber logged a 3-3 Record, striking out 62 batters across 64 Innings, totaling a 3.80 ERA and added a save to his campaign. He would finish Top 10 on the Royals pitching staff in Strikeouts and Innings Pitched, which was an impressive achievement for a reliever. Schreiber would limit opponents to a notable .234 batting average, the second-best mark of his career.<\/p>\n

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Matt Strahm \u2013 Philadelphia Phillies \u2013 Rochester 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Year 10 was another outstanding season on the mound for Strahm, continuing to build off the momentum of his 2024 All-Star nomination. Recognized as one of the best set-up pitchers in baseball, Strahm tied a career-high with 66 Appearances out of the Phillies bullpen. The former Honker would lead Philadelphia relievers with 70 Strikeouts and 22 Holds. It was the 4th straight season where he has logged double-digit holds in a season. He would finish with a 2-3 Record, 2.74 ERA over 62.1 Innings Pitched, while totaling a career-high six Saves. Throughout the regular season, Strahm impressively struck out over 25% of the batters he faced. In his 4th Post-Season, he would make three appearances out of the bullpen for the Phillies throughout the NLDS, allowing one Run over 2.1 Innings Pitched.<\/p>\n

Kyle Leahy \u2013 St. Louis Cardinals \u2013 Waterloo 2016, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most underrated young relievers in MLB, Leahy has gained quite a bit of buzz serving as the Cardinals long-reliever. The former Waterloo ace was terrific out of the St. Louis bullpen in 2025, setting career-highs with 62 Appearances, 88 Innings Pitched, 80 Strikeouts, 18 Holds, four Wins, while maintaining an impressive 3.07 ERA. In his second full MLB season, Leahy was the workhorse of the Cardinals bullpen, leading their relievers in Strikeouts and Innings Pitched. On July 22nd vs Colorado, the long reliever had the best appearance of his season, striking out seven batters over 3.2 Innings, only allowing one run. After building a reputation as a trustworthy arm for St. Louis, Leahy will be considered for the St. Louis starting rotation in 2026.<\/p>\n

Notable 2025 MLB Awards & Accolades<\/strong><\/p>\n

MLB All-Star Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Sale \u2013 Atlanta Braves \u2013 La Crosse 2008<\/p>\n

Pete Alonso \u2013 New York Mets \u2013 Madison 2014<\/p>\n

Zach McKinstry \u2013 Detroit Tigers \u2013 Waterloo 2015<\/p>\n

Jacob Wilson \u2013 Athletics \u2013 Mankato 2021<\/p>\n

MLB Gold Glove Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marcus Semien \u2013 Texas Rangers \u2013 Alexandria 2009, 2010<\/p>\n

Nico Hoerner \u2013 Chicago Cubs \u2013 Madison 2016<\/p>\n

MLB Silver Slugger Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pete Alonso \u2013 New York Mets \u2013 Madison 2014<\/p>\n

Zach McKinstry \u2013 Detroit Tigers \u2013 Waterloo 2015<\/p>\n

MLB All-Rookie Team Selections<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1st Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drake Baldwin \u2013 Atlanta Braves \u2013 K-Town 2020, Madison 2021<\/p>\n

Jacob Wilson \u2013 Athletics \u2013 Mankato 2021<\/p>\n

Caleb Durbin \u2013 Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 Rockford 2019, Fond du Lac 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

Jakob Marsee \u2013 Miami Marlins \u2013 Great Lakes 2020, Kokomo 2021, Traverse City 2022<\/p>\n

Isaac Collins \u2013 Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 Duluth 2017<\/p>\n

Noah Cameron \u2013 Kansas City Royals \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/p>\n

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2nd Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troy Johnston \u2013 Miami Marlins \u2013 Green Bay 2017<\/p>\n

Chase Meidroth \u2013 Chicago White Sox \u2013 Kokomo 2021<\/p>\n

Denzel Clarke \u2013 Athletics \u2013 Kokomo 2019<\/p>\n

Kyle Teel \u2013 Chicago White Sox \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

Chad Patrick \u2013 Milwaukee Brewers \u2013 Traverse City 2019, 2020<\/p>\n

Northwoods League Alumni 2025 MLB Season Participation Sheet<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Athletics<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Zack Gelof \u2013 Kalamazoo 2019<\/p>\n

INF Jacob Wilson \u2013 Mankato 2021<\/p>\n

INF Brett Harris \u2013 K-Town 2020<\/p>\n

OF Denzel Clarke \u2013 Kokomo 2019<\/p>\n

OF Drew Avans \u2013 St. Cloud 2017<\/p>\n

Arizona Diamondbacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

LHP AJ Puk \u2013 Waterloo 2014<\/p>\n

LHP Kyle Nelson \u2013 La Crosse 2015<\/p>\n

RHP JP Feyereisen \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2012, 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Scott McGough \u2013 Rochester 2009<\/p>\n

RHP Brandon Pfaadt \u2013 Mankato 2018<\/p>\n

Atlanta Braves<\/strong><\/p>\n

LHP Chris Sale \u2013 La Crosse 2008<\/p>\n

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach \u2013 Traverse City 2020<\/p>\n

C Drake Baldwin \u2013 K-Town 2020, Madison 2021<\/p>\n

LHP Hayden Harris \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 2021<\/p>\n

Baltimore Orioles<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Terrin Vavra \u2013 Duluth 2015<\/p>\n

C Maverick Handley \u2013 Madison 2017<\/p>\n

LHP Grant Wolfram \u2013 Kalamazoo 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Carson Ragsdale \u2013 Madison 2018<\/p>\n

Boston Red Sox<\/strong><\/p>\n

RHP Greg Weissert \u2013 Thunder Bay 2015<\/p>\n

RHP Justin Slaten \u2013 Eau Claire 2018<\/p>\n

INF Nick Sogard \u2013 Duluth 2018<\/p>\n

INF Kristian Campbell \u2013 Duluth 2022<\/p>\n

Chicago Cubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Nico Hoerner \u2013 Madison 2016<\/p>\n

INF Michael Busch \u2013 St. Cloud 2017<\/p>\n

LHP Luke Little \u2013 Traverse City 2019<\/p>\n

LHP Jordan Wicks \u2013 Rockford 2020<\/p>\n

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Chicago White Sox<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Matt Thaiss \u2013 Madison 2014<\/p>\n

C Korey Lee \u2013 La Crosse 2017, 2018<\/p>\n

RHP Penn Murfee \u2013 Thunder Bay 2015<\/p>\n

RHP Steven Wilson \u2013 Eau Claire 2014<\/p>\n

INF Chase Meidroth \u2013 Kokomo 2021<\/p>\n

INF Tim Elko \u2013 Fond du Lac 2019, 2020<\/p>\n

C Kyle Teel \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Reds<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Jose Trevino \u2013 Madison 2012<\/p>\n

OF TJ Friedl \u2013 St. Cloud 2016<\/p>\n

OF Blake Dunn \u2013 Kalamazoo 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

Cleveland Guardians<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Daniel Schneemann \u2013 St. Cloud 2017<\/p>\n

INF Kyle Manzardo \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/p>\n

OF CJ Kayfus \u2013 Wisconsin 2021<\/p>\n

Colorado Rockies<\/strong><\/p>\n

LHP Scott Alexander \u2013 La Crosse 2008<\/p>\n

RHP Nick Anderson \u2013 Brainerd 2010<\/p>\n

INF Owen Miller \u2013 Lakeshore 2016, 2017<\/p>\n

LHP Lucas Gilbreath \u2013 St. Cloud 2015<\/p>\n

RHP Seth Halvorsen \u2013 Great Lakes 2020<\/p>\n

INF Ryan Ritter \u2013 Fond du Lac 2020<\/p>\n

RHP Dugan Darnell \u2013 Rockford 2019<\/p>\n

Detroit Tigers<\/strong><\/p>\n

RHP John Brebbia \u2013 Mankato 2009<\/p>\n

INF Zach McKinstry \u2013 Waterloo 2015<\/p>\n

OF Matt Vierling \u2013 Madison 2016<\/p>\n

OF Ryan Kreidler \u2013 Mankato 2017<\/p>\n

LHP Dietrich Enns \u2013 Eau Claire 2010<\/p>\n

Houston Astros<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Cesar Salazar \u2013 La Crosse 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Spencer Arrighetti \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2020<\/p>\n

RHP Logan VanWey \u2013 Duluth 2018, 2019, La Crosse 2020<\/p>\n

LHP Colton Gordon \u2013 Kenosha 2018, 2019<\/p>\n

INF Brice Matthews \u2013 St. Cloud 2021, 2022<\/p>\n

OF Zach Cole \u2013 Rochester 2021<\/p>\n

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Kansas City Royals<\/strong><\/p>\n

OF Mark Canha \u2013 St. Cloud 2008<\/p>\n

RHP John Schreiber \u2013 Kalamazoo 2014<\/p>\n

INF Nick Loftin \u2013 Wisconsin 2018<\/p>\n

LHP Noah Cameron \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/p>\n

OF John Rave \u2013 Rockford 2017<\/p>\n

RHP Andrew Hoffmann \u2013 Traverse City 2019, 2020<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Angels<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF JD Davis \u2013 Wisconsin 2012<\/p>\n

C Chad Wallach \u2013 Rochester 2012<\/p>\n

RHP Shaun Anderson \u2013 Lakeshore 2014<\/p>\n

INF Niko Kavadas \u2013 Kalamazoo 2018<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Austin Barnes \u2013 St. Cloud 2010<\/p>\n

LHP Alex Vesia \u2013 Mankato 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Tony Gonsolin \u2013 Madison 2015<\/p>\n

C Hunter Feduccia \u2013 Rockford 2017<\/p>\n

RHP Ryan Loutos \u2013 Fond du Lac 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

RHP Will Klein \u2013 Lakeshore 2019<\/p>\n

Miami Marlins<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Rob Brantly \u2013 La Crosse 2008<\/p>\n

C Nick Fortes \u2013 Fond du Lac 2017<\/p>\n

INF Jonah Bride \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids\/Waterloo 2015<\/p>\n

INF Matt Mervis \u2013 Kalamazoo 2018<\/p>\n

OF Griffin Conine \u2013 La Crosse 2016<\/p>\n

INF Graham Pauley \u2013 La Crosse 2020<\/p>\n

RHP Lake Bachar \u2013 Lakeshore 2015<\/p>\n

OF Jack Winkler \u2013 St. Cloud 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

INF Troy Johnston \u2013 Green Bay 2017<\/p>\n

OF Jakob Marsee \u2013 Great Lakes 2020, Kokomo 2021, Traverse City 2022<\/p>\n

RHP Christian Roa \u2013 La Crosse 2018<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong><\/p>\n

RHP Nick Mears \u2013 Willmar 2017, 2018<\/p>\n

OF Garrett Mitchell \u2013 Mankato 2018<\/p>\n

INF Joey Ortiz \u2013 Willmar 2018<\/p>\n

OF Isaac Collins \u2013 Duluth 2017<\/p>\n

RHP Chad Patrick \u2013 Traverse City 2019, 2020<\/p>\n

INF Caleb Durbin \u2013 Rockford 2019, Fond du Lac 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

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Minnesota Twins<\/strong><\/p>\n

OF Harrison Bader \u2013 Lakeshore 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Brock Stewart \u2013 Madison 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Justin Topa \u2013 Madison 2012<\/p>\n

RHP Griffin Jax \u2013 Eau Claire 2015<\/p>\n

RHP Brooks Kriske \u2013 La Crosse 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Louis Varland \u2013 Willmar 2017, 2018<\/p>\n

INF Brooks Lee \u2013 Willmar 2020<\/p>\n

INF Ryan Fitzgerald \u2013 Kenosha 2014<\/p>\n

OF Carson McCusker \u2013 Kenosha 2018<\/p>\n

RHP Travis Adams \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2020<\/p>\n

New York Mets<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Pete Alonso \u2013 Madison 2014<\/p>\n

RHP Rico Garcia \u2013 Kenosha 2014, 2015<\/p>\n

LHP Danny Young \u2013 Wisconsin 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Alex Carrillo \u2013 St. Cloud 2019<\/p>\n

C Hayden Senger \u2013 Lakeshore 2016<\/p>\n

New York Yankees<\/strong><\/p>\n

LHP Brent Headrick \u2013 Wisconsin 2018<\/p>\n

RHP Will Warren \u2013 St. Cloud 2018<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Phillies<\/strong><\/p>\n

LHP Matt Strahm \u2013 Rochester 2011<\/p>\n

INF Bryson Stott \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2017<\/p>\n

LHP Tanner Banks \u2013 Willmar 2011, 2012<\/p>\n

OF Cal Stevenson \u2013 Duluth 2015<\/p>\n

INF Otto Kemp \u2013 St. Cloud 2021<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Pirates<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Billy Cook \u2013 Thunder Bay 2018, Wisconsin Rapids 2020<\/p>\n

San Diego Padres<\/strong><\/p>\n

OF Connor Joe \u2013 Duluth 2012<\/p>\n

INF Mason McCoy \u2013 La Crosse 2015, 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Ryan Bergert \u2013 Fond du Lac 2020<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Matt Chapman \u2013 La Crosse 2012<\/p>\n

INF David Villar \u2013 La Crosse 2017<\/p>\n

RHP Hayden Birdsong \u2013 Lakeshore 2022<\/p>\n

RHP Carson Seymour \u2013 Rockford 2020<\/p>\n

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Seattle Mariners<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Mitch Garver \u2013 St. Cloud 2010, 2011<\/p>\n

OF Luke Raley \u2013 Lakeshore 2015<\/p>\n

RHP Zach Pop \u2013 St. Cloud 2015<\/p>\n

INF Miles Mastrobuoni \u2013 Rochester 2015<\/p>\n

St. Louis Cardinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

OF Lars Nootbaar \u2013 La Crosse 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Kyle Leahy \u2013 Waterloo 2016, 2017<\/p>\n

OF Victor Scott \u2013 Fond du Lac 2020, 2021<\/p>\n

RHP Chris Roycroft \u2013 Bismarck 2017, 2018, Green Bay 2019<\/p>\n

RHP Andre Granillo \u2013 Mankato 2020<\/p>\n

LHP Nick Raquet \u2013 La Crosse 2016<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Rays<\/strong><\/p>\n

OF Richie Palacios \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2016<\/p>\n

RHP Joe Boyle \u2013 Kalamazoo 2018<\/p>\n

RHP Joey Gerber \u2013 Mankato 2017<\/p>\n

RHP Hunter Bigge \u2013 Duluth 2018<\/p>\n

RHP Jesse Scholtens \u2013 Lakeshore 2015<\/p>\n

OF Chandler Simpson \u2013 Fond du Lac 2021<\/p>\n

INF Bob Seymour \u2013 St. Cloud 2018, Rockford 2020<\/p>\n

Texas Rangers<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Marcus Semien \u2013 Alexandria 2009, 2010<\/p>\n

OF Kevin Pillar \u2013 Wisconsin 2010<\/p>\n

OF Sam Haggerty \u2013 Eau Claire 2013<\/p>\n

RHP Dane Dunning \u2013 Waterloo 2014<\/p>\n

RHP Caleb Boushley \u2013 Eau Claire 2016<\/p>\n

Toronto Blue Jays<\/strong><\/p>\n

RHP Max Scherzer \u2013 La Crosse 2004<\/p>\n

RHP Jacob Barnes \u2013 Willmar 2010<\/p>\n

C Tyler Heineman \u2013 Wisconsin 2011<\/p>\n

OF Daulton Varsho \u2013 Eau Claire 2015, 2016<\/p>\n

INF Ernie Clement \u2013 Wisconsin Rapids 2015<\/p>\n

INF Will Wagner \u2013 Kenosha 2018<\/p>\n

OF Joey Loperfido \u2013 Kalamazoo 2018<\/p>\n

Washington Nationals<\/strong><\/p>\n

INF Paul DeJong \u2013 Wisconsin 2014<\/p>\n

C Riley Adams \u2013 La Crosse 2015<\/p>\n

LHP Colin Poche \u2013 Willmar 2013<\/p>\n

OF Alex Call \u2013 Eau Claire 2013, 2014<\/p>\n

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