Knights Moving On to College & Pro Baseball
We’re proud to recognize the achievements of our players who have gone on to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Below is a list of former Knights who advanced to college programs and professional opportunities.
Class of 2026
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Seth Strecker — Albright College
Class of 2025
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Mitchell Bayless — Holy Family University
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Arnaldo Carrion — Edward Waters
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Rafael Castillo — University of Fort Lauderdale
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Aidan Cellilli — Regent University
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Justin Cook — Holy Family University
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William Hartman — Towson University
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Mitchell Hineline — York College
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Yariel Lopez — Kentucky Christian University
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Hiyu Ota — University of Maine–Fort Kent
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Jimmy Perez — Faulkner University
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Raymond Thomas — Savannah State University
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Maxwell Urena — Fisher College
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Eduardo Zayas — Clarion University
Class of 2024
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Robbie Smith — Carolina University
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Zach Robinson — UMBC
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Federico Urena — Southern New Hampshire University
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Trevor Viera — New College of Florida
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Kai Higginson — Xavier University of Louisiana
Class of 2023
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Danny Silgado — Florida National University
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Ian Babey — Ferrum College
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JD Robinson — Allegheny College
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Joey Galloway — Ferrum College
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LT Jimenez — University of Rio Grande
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Matt Hite — Southern Wesleyan University
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Packy Bradley-Conney — Campbell University/Alabama /Miami
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Sammy Canela — Frostburg State University
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Waskar Vincente Martinez — University of Rio Grande
Class of 2022
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Alex Rivera — Kentucky Christian University
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Alvin Carela — Wilson College
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Daniel Padilla — Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Emmanuel Maldonado — Columbia International University
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Eric Elliott — UMES / Jackson State
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Jake Murgitroyde — Penn State Berks
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Jordan Daddio — Florida Palms
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Manny Jackson — Norfolk State | MLB Draft / Frontier League
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Tommy Peifley — Penn State Berks
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Todd Murphy — Frostburg State University
Class of 2021
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Devin Johnson — West Virginia Wesleyan
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Rolando Heredia-Bustos — University of Northwest Ohio | Frontier League
Class of 2020
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Andrew Pulcini — University of New Haven
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Bryden Steele — Salisbury Club
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Lucas Carr — Elizabethtown College
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Ronald Jones Jr. — Salisbury Club
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William Cheatham — University of Akron
Class of 2019
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Lucas Nakich — Frostburg State University
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Nolan Watson — University of Dayton
Class of 2018
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Jancarlo Llaser — LSU Shreveport
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Julio Creazzola — Florida Memorial University
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Kale Hynes — Evangel University
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Mitch Fyffe — Frostburg State University
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Sandy Paulino — Baruch College
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Max Tracey — Savannah State University
Class of 2017
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Corey Lewis — West Virginia Tech
Class of 2016
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Kyle Gerdts — Savannah State University
Class of 2015
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Chris Ramos — Southern Connecticut State University
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Thomas Fortman III — Fairmont State University
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Zac Walsh — Penn State Dubois
Class of 2014
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Christian Vain — University of Rio Grande
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Trent Shaw — Alderson Broaddus
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Zach Racusin — Marist / Georgetown | Frontier / Atlantic Leagues
⚾ Knights Who Played Professionally
The following Knights alumni have taken their talents to the professional ranks, competing in leagues across the U.S. and internationally.
| Name | Years Played | College Played | Where Played Pro Ball |
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| Bob Bosley | 1968 | – | Baltimore (Rookie) |
| Kenny Califano | 1972 | – | Oakland (AA) |
| Francis Sansosti | 1973 | – | St. Louis (A) |
| Eric Grandy | 1974 | – | Chicago (AA) |
| Jim DiVenti | 1974 | – | Cincinnati (A) |
| Daryl Smith | 1980 | – | Texas Rangers (MLB) |
| Andre Keene | 1990 | – | San Francisco (AAA) |
| Juan Johnson | 1992 | – | San Francisco (AAA) |
| Greg Boyd | 1992 | – | Colorado (A) |
| Greg Ross | 2010 | Frostburg | Atlanta Braves (AAA) / La Guaira (Venezuela) |
| Julio Creazzola | 2018 | Florida Memorial | Centauros de La Guaira (Venezuela) |
| Zach Collins | 1994–1995 | – | Atlanta Braves (AAA) / La Guaira |
| Zach Racusin | 2017–2024 | Marist / Georgetown | Frontier / Atlantic Leagues |
| Max Tracey | 2018–2024 | Savannah State | Pecos League / Australia |
| Rolando Heredia-Bustos | 2024–2025 | University of Northwest Ohio | Frontier League |
| Manny Jackson | 2024–2025 | Norfolk State | MLB Draft / Frontier League |
⚾ Knights Drafted by Major League Baseball
Since the program’s inception, the following Knights have heard their names called in the MLB Draft, representing a proud tradition of talent and development.
| Player | Year Drafted | MLB Organization | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Bosley | 1968 | Baltimore Orioles | 22nd |
| Kenny Califano | 1972 | Baltimore Orioles | 21st |
| Francis Sansosti | 1973 | Detroit Tigers | 4th |
| Eric Grandy | 1974 | Chicago Cubs (NL) | 1st |
| Jim DiVenti | 1974 | Cincinnati Reds | 1st |
| Howard Hert | 1976 | California Angels | 6th |
| Daryl Smith | 1980 | Texas Rangers | 6th |
| Jeff Simmons | 1980 | Texas Rangers | 11th |
| Mike Weglein | 1984 | California Angels | 16th |
| Gerald Smith | 1985 | Kansas City Royals | 15th |
| Ernie Young | 1985 | Baltimore Orioles | 7th |
| Rich Day | 1985 | Kansas City Royals | 20th |
| Doug Willey | 1985 | California Angels | 16th |
| Brian Meyers | 1986 | Kansas City Royals | 17th |
| Jon Seise | 1986 | Kansas City Royals | 18th |
| John Horsey | 1986 | Kansas City Royals | 19th |
| Jim Hoos | 1986 | Kansas City Royals | 20th |
| Rich Pfaff | 1988 | Milwaukee Brewers | 28th |
| Andre Keene | 1990 | San Francisco Giants | 32nd |
| Juan Johnson | 1991 | San Francisco Giants | 34th |
| Greg Boyd | 1992 | Colorado Rockies | 16th |
| Ron Shankle | 1993 | Baltimore Orioles | 28th |
| Zach Collins | 1994 | Atlanta Braves | 44th |
| Ryan Mooradian | 2004 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 42nd |
| Cody Holliday | 2009 | New York Mets | 18th |
| Greg Ross | 2011 | Atlanta Braves | 18t |