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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

  • Robbie Smith – Carolina University

  • Zach Robinson – UMBC

  • Federico Urena – Southern New Hampshire

  • Trevor Viera – New College of Florida

  • Kai Higginson – Xavier (LA) University

Class of 2023

  • Danny Silgado – Florida National

  • Ian Babey – Ferrum College

  • JD Robinson – Allegheny College

  • Joey Galloway – Ferrum College

  • LT Jimenez – University of Rio Grande

  • Matt Hite – Southern Wesleyan

  • Packy Bradley-Conney – Campbell / Alabama

  • Sammy Canela – Frostburg

  • Waskar Vincente Martinez – University of Rio Grande

Class of 2022

  • Alex Rivera – Kentucky Christian

  • Alvin Carela – Wilson College

  • Daniel Padilla – Lenoir-Rhyne University

  • Emmanuel Maldonado – Columbia International University

  • Eric Elliott – UMES / Jackson State

  • Jake Murgitroyde – Penn State Berks

  • Jordan Daddio – Florida Palms

  • Manny Jackson – Norfolk State | MLB Draft / Frontier League

  • Tommy Peifley – Penn State Berks

  • Tood Murphy – Frostburg

Class of 2021

  • Devin Johnson – West Virginia Wesleyan

  • Rolando Heredia-Bustos – University of Northwest Ohio | Frontier League

Class of 2020

  • Andrew Pulcini – University of New Haven

  • Bryden Steele – Salisbury Club

  • Lucas Carr – Elizabethtown College

  • Ronald Jones Jr. – Salisbury Club

  • William Cheatham – Akron University

Class of 2019

  • Lucas Nakich – Frostburg

  • Nolan Watson – University of Dayton

Class of 2018

  • Jancarlo Llaser – LSU Shreveport

  • Julio Creazzola – Florida Memorial

  • Kale Hynes – Evangel University

  • Mitch Fyffe – Frostburg

  • Sandy Paulino – Baruch College

  • Max Tracey – Savannah State

Class of 2017

  • Corey Lewis – West Virginia Tech

Class of 2016

  • Kyle Gerdts – Savannah State

Class of 2015

  • Chris Ramos – Southern Connecticut State

  • Thomas Fortman III – Fairmont State

  • Zac Walsh – Penn State Dubois

Class of 2014

  • Christian Vain – University of Rio Grande

  • Trent Shaw – Alderson Broaddus

  • 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
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