PULLMAN, Wash. (June 10, 2025) – Twelve Washington State Cougars continue their playing career throughout professional baseball including three in the big leagues.
 
 
Kyle Manzardo | DH | Cleveland Guardians
In 57 games with the Guardians this season, Manzardo is hitting .203 with six doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 29 RBI to go along with 22 runs scored and one stolen base.
 
Ian Hamilton | RHP | New York Yankees
In 19 appearances, all out of the bullpen for the Yankees, Hamilton is 1-0 with a pair of holds, a .189 batting average against and 26 strikeouts in 21.1 innings.
 
Ryan Walker | RHP | San Francisco Giants
In 28 appearances, all out of the bullpen for the Giants, Walker is 1-3 with 10 saves and five holds with 23 strikeouts in 24.2 innings.
 
 
Jonah Advincula | OF | Cleveland (High – A)
In 45 games played for the Lake County Captains, Advincula is hitting .286 with 36 hits including four doubles, three triples, four home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored and 18 of 22 in stolen bases. Last week, Advincula was named the Midwest League Player of the Week.
 
A.J. Block | LHP | Los Angeles Angels | High – A
In 19 appearances, all out of the bullpen for the Tri-City Dust Devils, Block owns 10 saves with 37 strikeouts and 2.05 ERA in 26.1 innings.
 
Sam Brown | INF | Los Angeles Angels | Double – A
In 53 games played for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Brown his hitting .274 with 49 hits including eight doubles, three triples, two home runs, 26 RBI and 22 runs scored.
 
Dakota Hawkins | RHP | New York Mets | High – A
In eight appearances in 2025 for the Brookyln Cyclones (High – A) and Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Double – AA), Hawkins owns one save and one hold with 15 strikeouts and a .227 batting average against in 11 innings.
 
Zane Mills | RHP | St. Louis | Double – A
In 11 appearances in 2025 including one for the Memphis (Triple – A) and nine for the Springfield Cardinals (Double – A), Mills owns three holds, a 1-4 record and 20 strikeouts in 24 innings.
 
Brandon White | RHP | Miami | High – A
In 10 appearances including one start for the Beloit Sky Carp, White is 2-1 with two holds, one save, a 4.21 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.
 
 
Grant Taylor | RHP | Glacier | Pioneer Independent League
In three starts for Glacier in Montana, Taylor is 1-2 with a 4.74 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 19 innings.
 
Duke Brotherton | RHP | Tri-City | Frontier Independent League
In six appearances for Tri-City in New York, Brotherton owns one save, 10 strikeouts and 3.65 ERA in 12.1 innings.
 
Connor Wilford | RHP | Tri-City | Frontier Independent League
In five starts for Tri-City in New York, Wilford is 3-1 with 20 strikeouts and a 4.03 ERA in 29 innings.