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 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
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Trevor Viera – New College of Florida
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Kai Higginson – Xavier (LA) University
Class of 2023
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Danny Silgado – Florida National
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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
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Packy Bradley-Conney – Campbell / Alabama
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Sammy Canela – Frostburg
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Waskar Vincente Martinez – University of Rio Grande
Class of 2022
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Alex Rivera – Kentucky Christian
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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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Tood Murphy – Frostburg
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 – Akron University
Class of 2019
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Lucas Nakich – Frostburg
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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
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Kale Hynes – Evangel University
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Mitch Fyffe – Frostburg
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Sandy Paulino – Baruch College
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Max Tracey – Savannah State
Class of 2017
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Corey Lewis – West Virginia Tech
Class of 2016
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Kyle Gerdts – Savannah State
Class of 2015
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Chris Ramos – Southern Connecticut State
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Thomas Fortman III – Fairmont State
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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 |
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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 |