Woodchucks Alumni Shine in the MLB: A Recap of the 2023 Season

As the dust settles on the 2023 MLB season, the Wausau Woodchucks can proudly look back at their alumni who made contributions to the league. Let’s take a closer look at how these former Woodchucks fared on the big stage:

Kevin Pillar – Atlanta Braves

• AB: 197
• R: 29
• H: 45
• HR: 9
• RBI: 32
• SB: 4
• AVG: .228
• OBP: .248
• OPS: .664

Pillar, known for his exceptional fielding and consistent hitting, showcased his power with 9 home runs and an impressive 32 RBIs during the 2023 season.

Nick Loftin – Kansas City Royals

• AB: 62
• R: 10
• H: 20
• HR: 0
• RBI: 10
• SB: 2
• AVG: .323
• OBP: .368
• OPS: .803

Loftin, after his late debut with the Royals, displayed his prowess at the plate with a batting average of .323, contributing significantly to his team’s offensive efforts.

Darin Ruf – Milwaukee Brewers

• AB: 49
• R: 3
• H: 11
• HR: 0
• RBI: 3
• SB: 0
• AVG: .224
• OBP: .333
• OPS: .619

Ruf, after his stint with the Giants, continued to make valuable contributions to the Brewers, showcasing his versatility both in the outfield and at first base.

Brent Headrick – Minnesota Twins

• W: 3
• L: 0
• ERA: 6.31
• G: 14
• GS: 0
• SV: 1
• IP: 25.2
• SO: 30
• WHIP: 1.44

Headrick, a pitcher for the Twins, demonstrated his resilience and effectiveness on the mound with an impressive 1.44 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.

Tyler Heineman – Toronto Blue Jays

• AB: 38
• R: 5
• H: 9
• HR: 0
• RBI: 3
• SB: 1
• AVG: .237
• OBP: .383
• OPS: .699

Heineman, a catcher for the Blue Jays, exhibited a keen eye at the plate with a remarkable on-base percentage of .383.

J.D. Davis – San Francisco Giants

• AB: 480
• R: 61
• H: 119
• HR: 18
• RBI: 69
• SB: 1
• AVG: .248
• OBP: .325
• OPS: .738

Davis had a standout season with the Giants, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 69 runs, showcasing his power and consistency in the lineup.

Taylor Kohlwey – San Diego Padres

• AB: 13
• R: 0
• H: 2
• HR: 0
• RBI: 0
• SB: 0
• AVG: .154
• OBP: .154
• OPS: .308

Kohlwey, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the Padres, demonstrating his keen eye at the plate.

Danny Young – Atlanta Braves

• W: 0
• L: 0
• ERA: 1.08
• G: 8
• GS: 0
• SV: 0
• IP: 8.1
• SO: 11
• WHIP: 1.08

Young had a solid performance out of the bullpen for the Braves, boasting a low ERA and an impressive 11 strikeouts in 8.1 innings.

As Woodchucks alumni continue to make waves in the MLB, we look forward to seeing their continued impact on the baseball landscape in the seasons to come.