From high school to the pros, USA Baseball alumni were all over the baseball landscape in 2025. Team USA members provided the heartbeat for America's pastime through many crucial plays and fantastic outings. Click the links below to check out some of the best performances, from each month, among Team USA alumni across every level of the sport.
Week of April 14
Professional (April 18-23)
Two-time USA Baseball alum Carson Kelly (2010 16, 2011 18U) helped propel the Cubs to a 13-11 win over the Diamondbacks after crushing two homers on April 18. Kelly started his outing in a hurry with his first home run occurring in the bottom of the second frame. His other out-of-the-park bomb came in the bottom of the eighth inning as a part of six-run outburst for Chicago. Kelly finished the night with a game-high five RBIs and three runs scored.
Pete Alonso (2023 WBC) has been red-hot for the New York Mets, picking up at least one hit in six consecutive games to help the Mets win their last six contests. The Polar Bear hit a triple and drew two walks on April 18 before socking his sixth homer of the year as part of a two-hit contest on April 19. Alonso hit a game-tying double on April 23 and finished the six-game stretch with a .333 batting average along with a 1.191 OPS.
Hunter Barco (2021 CNT) has made four appearances in the 2025 season with the Altoona Curve and has not allowed a run in 17.2 innings pitched. In his most recent outing, he fanned a season-high eight batters in 4.2 innings on April 22 against the Chesapeake Baysox.
Corbin Carroll (2018 18U) put together a huge week for the Arizona Diamondbacks, continuing his strong start to the 2025 campaign. Carroll notched multiple hits in three contests, including a two-hit game on April 18 and a 3-for-4 showing with a home run on April 19. Carroll put a bow on the strong stretch with two home runs on April 23 against Tampa Bay, driving in three runs and also drawing a walk.
Dylan Crews (2021 & 2022 CNT) is currently on an eight-game hit streak, which is highlighted by a 3-for-5 outing at the plate in Washington’s win over the Rockies on April 19. He homered twice, tallied four RBIs and scored four runs in his outing.
Pete Crow-Armstrong (2014 12U, 2017 15U, 2018 & 2019 18U) has been on a tear as of late, recently picking up back-to-back three-hit performances against the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers. The four-time Team USA alum homered in both games while picking up three RBIs in game one and driving in four runs in the second game of the two-game series. Since April 18, Crow-Armstrong is 9-for-21 with six runs scored and three stolen bags. His 2025 campaign is off to a stellar start, as Crow-Armstrong currently boasts a 1.8 WAR, trailing just Aaron Judge and Corbin Carroll on the league-wide WAR leaderboard.
Max Meyer (2018 & 2019 CNT) struck out 14 batters in six shutout innings of work on April 21 helping Miami earn a 6-3 win over Cincinnati. He has gone at least six innings in all four starts this season, as his 14 K’s marked a career high and the most in game one by any pitcher this year.
Carlos Rodon (2012 & 2013 CNT) dominated on the mound twice within a five-day span. On April 18 at Tampa Bay, he tossed 6.0 shutout innings and then surrendered one unearned run in 7.0 innings on April 23 at Cleveland. Across the 13 innings he allowed just six hits and six walks, and struck out 17 batters.
Two-time Team USA alum Kyle Tucker has been putting up MVP numbers for the first month of the season for the Chicago Cubs. From April 18-23, Tucker batted .368 with two home runs and six RBIs, good for a 1.373 OPS. Tucker homered as part of a three-hit game on April 18, followed by a two-hit performance on April 19. The outfielder picked up three hits again on April 22, including a home run, two RBIs, and two stolen bases.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Brent Rooker – Athletics (2019 Pro): 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. Chicago White Sox
- Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels (2010 Pro, 2023 WBC): 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. San Francisco Giants
- Alex Verdugo – Atlanta Braves (2010 14U): 4-for-5, 1 RBI, 2 R vs. Minnesota Twins on April 19
- Brice Turang – Milwaukee Brewers (2014 15U, 2016 & 2017 18U): 2-for-3, RBI, 3 R, BB, 3 SB vs. Athletics on April 20
- Triston Casas – Boston Red Sox (2015 15U, 2016 & 2017 18U, 2021 Pro): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB vs. Seattle Mariners on April 23
- Wyatt Langford – Texas Rangers (2022 CNT): 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB on April 22 at Athletics
- Walker Buehler – Boston Red Sox (2014 CNT): 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 9 K on April 21 vs. Chicago White Sox
- Justyn-Henry Malloy – Detroit Tigers (2015 15U) 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. SD on April 23
- Triston Casas – Boston Red Sox (2015 15U, 2016 & 2017 18U, 2021 Pro, 2021 OLY): 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, R, BB vs. Seattle Mariners
- Andrew Vaughn – Chicago White Sox (2013 15U, 2017 & 2018 Collegiate, 2019 Pro) 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, R vs. BOS April 20
- Mickey Moniak – Colorado Rockies (2013 15U, 2015 18U): 2-for-3, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. WSH April 19
College/Prep (April 14-20)
After taking home Second Team All-ACC honors and being named to the ACC’s All-Tournament Team a year ago in his freshman campaign, Daniel Cuvet (2024 CNT) has seamlessly carried over his success into his sophomore season. The 6-foot-4 infielder powered Miami’s offense with a .333 batting average and six RBIs through four games to extend the Hurricane’s win streak to six games. In the series, Cuvet was also able to mash his eighth and ninth homer of the year which currently leads his squad.
Duke’s Kyle Johnson (2024 CNT) was immaculate on the mound for the Blue Devils in their win over 8-4 App State on April 15. Through two innings, Johnson put up a spotless line, keeping the Mountaineers from registering a hit or a walk. The sophomore was also able to punch out three batters, taking his total to 25 on the year.
While Johnson mitigated opposing offenses, it was AJ Gracia (2024 CNT) who controlled things at the plate for Duke. Throughout a four-game winning streak, Gracia swatted six RBIs via two doubles and a homer. The Monroe, New Jersey native batted .462 in the same span to help Duke complete a series sweep over Pitt.
Jake Brown (2022 18U) had a big two games for LSU against Alabama. He picked up an RBI and scored twice on Thursday before a huge game on Saturday. Despite LSU dropping the series finale, Brown went 2-for-2 with a home run and a triple, driving in three runs while collecting a season-high seven total bases.
Three-time Team USA alum Michael Torres played a key role in Miami’s three-game sweep of Georgia Tech. The outfielder had two hits in the series opener on Friday, and after drawing a walk on Saturday, Torres socked his first-career home run and drove in three runs to knock off the Yellow Jackets.
The Oregon Ducks picked up its third consecutive series win while Mason Neville shattered the single-season program record for home runs this past weekend in Eugene. The 2016 12U alum is only picking up steam as the season progresses, logging a 7-for-14, eight RBI, four runs scored week in games against Georgetown and UCLA. Neville also launched three homers over the past seven days en route to notching his 19th long ball of the season, a new single-season program record. His week was highlighted by a 2-for-3, four RBI performance against Georgetown, and a 3-for-4, three RBI performance in the rubber match versus UCLA. Neville is currently batting a team-best .338 and is the NCAA DI leader in home runs.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Nolan Schubart – Oklahoma State (2019 15U, 2024 CNT): 1-for-1, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, IBB, HR vs. Houston on April 20
- Casey Borba – Texas (2022 18U): 2-run home run in win over Auburn on April 20
- Derek Curiel – LSU (2022 & 2023 18U): 5-for-13, 3 RBI in series win over Alabama
- Nolan Traeger – TCU (2021 15U, 2023 18U): 6-for-11 in series against Central Florida
- Kai Caranto – Cal Lutheran (2016 & 2017 12U): 4-for-11, 2 RBI, 2 R
- Jacob Dudan – North Carolina State (2024 CNT): 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, SV vs. Cal on April 19
Week of April 7
Professional (April 11-16)
Pete Crow-Armstrong (2014 12U, 2017 15U, 2018 & 2019 18U) notched two three-hit outings, including a 3-for-4, two home run performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 13. Crow-Armstrong proceeded to tally another 3-for-4 going the day after against the San Diego Padres, driving in a run and scoring once. The four-time Team USA alum is currently riding a four-game hit streak going into Wednesday’s contest against the Padres.
Paul Skenes (2014 12U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate) fired 6.0 quality innings en route to a 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals on April 14. The three-time Team USA alum yielded only three hits and allowed only one earned run in his fourth start of the season and third game pitching 6.0 or more frames.
Sonny Gray (2009 & 2010 CNT) hurled seven shutout innings against Houston on April 14th to pick up his second consecutive win of the year in an 8-3 result. He allowed just three hits and a walk in and struck out four batters in the outing.
Walker Buehler (2014 CNT) went 6.1 innings on the bump on April 10 against Toronto, helping the Red Sox pick up a 4-3 win. He scattered four hits, surrendered one earned run, and fanned seven in the outing. He followed that up with another strong performance five days later, going five complete and giving up two earned runs at Tampa Bay en route to improving to 2-0 on the season.
Three-time USA Baseball alum Hunter Greene (2014 15U, 2015 & 2016 18U) tossed seven frames of two-hit baseball to contribute to the Reds’ 4-0 shutout victory over the Pirates on April 13. Greene was stingy all day on the bump allowing one free pass while striking out eight Pittsburgh batters in his outing. With the win, the Los Angeles, California native moves to 2-1 on the year with a league-leading 0.98 ERA.
Runs were hard to come by for the Phillies in their Friday matchup against the Cardinals on April 11 thanks in large part to St. Louis pitcher Andre Pallante (2018 15U). Pallante was undeniably responsible for the havoc wreaked on Philadelphia’s lineup after he pitched seven innings of clean baseball. The right-hander yielded a mere two hits and two walks while punching out four batters throughout his side’s 2-0 win.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Brice Turang – Milwaukee Brewers (2014 15U, 2016 & 2017 18U): 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 R Diamondbacks on April 11
- Alex Bregman – Boston Red Sox (2013 & 2014 CNT): 5-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R at TB on April 15
- Logan Allen – Cleveland Guardians (2019 CNT): 5.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K at BAL on April 15
- Parker Messick – Columbus Clippers (2021 CNT): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K at WOR on April 10
- Braden Montgomery – Chicago White Sox (2023 CNT): 6-for-13, 5 R, 4 RBI at LYN on April 10-13
College/Prep (April 7-13)
Two-time USA Baseball alum and UT Tyler flamethrower Rawley Hector (2017 15U, 2019 18U) contributed to an 11-0 shutout win over Sul Ross State on April 11. Hector got the start on the bump and was immaculate through five frames. Despite yielding five hits, Hector kept Sul Ross State scoreless in his outing. He also notched a tied-for-season-best 10 strikeouts without giving up a walk. In 2025, Hector owns a 6-1 record with 63 punchouts through 55 innings on the mound.
Samuel Dutton (2018 15U) turned in his second straight scoreless start to lead No. 9 Auburn past No. 3 LSU in an 8-4 victory. Pitching against his former team, Dutton held LSU batters in check through six innings, allowing a mere three hits throughout his outing. The senior out of Southside, Alabama, nabbed seven punchouts with two walks to earn his fifth win of the season.
Eric Becker (2024 CNT) and the Virginia Cavaliers enjoyed a 13-0 seven-inning victory over VCU on Tuesday, April 8. While the Virginia pitching staff kept VCU scoreless, Becker paced the offense with a 3-for-4 outing. The sophomore was a triple shy from the cycle and raked in a tied-for-career-best four RBIs thanks to a double and a homer. Becker also found his way to the base path via a walk and scored on three occasions.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets went 3-1 on the week and Drew Burress (2012 15U, 2024 CNT) was a huge reason why. The sophomore slugger went 7-for-17 (.412) with five RBIs and runs scored each in a four-game slate. Throughout the four-game span, Burress cracked two doubles and a triple, aiding his squad in scoring 35 total runs. On the year, Burress is hitting .368 and sits third in the nation with 19 doubles in 36 games.
Devin Taylor (2024 CNT) tallied his 200th career hit on April 11th at Illinois, making him just the 25th player in program history to reach the 200-hit milestone. He currently leads the Hoosiers offensively with a .365 batting average in 37 games.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Joe Charles – Florida State (2015 15U): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K on April 12 vs. Virginia Tech
- Louis Rodriguez – TCU (2016 12U, 2019 15U, 2021 18U): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2K on April 8 vs. UT Arlington
- Alana Martinez - State College of Florida Softball (2022, 2023, 2024 WNT): 5-for-7, 6 RBI, 2 BB on April 10 vs. South Florida State College (DH)
- Jacob Dudan – North Carolina State (2024 CNT): 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4K vs. April 11 vs. Louisville
- Daniel Cuvet – Miami (2024 CNT): 7-for-14, 3 R, 8 RBI, 2 2B, 2 HR in four-game span
- Dorian Gonzalez Jr. – Miami (2014 12U): 3-for-4, 2 RBIs, 3 R, 2 2B, 2 HR vs. Duke on April 13
- Pierre Seals – Missouri (2015 12U): 3-for-4, 4 RBIs, 2 R, HR vs. SIUE on April 8
- Mason Neville – Oregon (2016 12U): 5-for-14, 8 RBIs, 4 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, SB
Week of March 31
College/Prep (March 31-April 6)
Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress (2012 15U, 2024 CNT) continued his stellar 2025 campaign as one of college baseball’s best in a four-game slate that saw the Yellow Jackets square off against Mercer and take on Stanford in a three-game series. The sophomore went 7-for-18 (.388) with three homers through four games. Burress also slapped home seven runs and scored seven times to help power the offense. On the year, Burress owns 41 RBIs on 46 hits.
Nothing could get in the way of Camden Kozeal (2022 18U) plating runs in Vanderbilt’s three-game series versus Missouri. Kozeal gathered up a whopping 13 RBIs on nine hits. The Nebraska product cracked three doubles and two homers in the series, giving him 18 total bases within the three-game span. He also scored eight times, aiding Vanderbilt in outscoring Missouri 51-9.
Kade Anderson (2021 18U) and the LSU Tigers blanked the Oklahoma Sooners, 2-0, behind Anderson’s complete-game shutout on April 3. Anderson, whose longest career outing prior to the complete game was 6.1 innings, limited the Sooners to five hits and two walks while tallying a career-best 14 strikeouts. Anderson threw a total of 135 pitches through nine frames with 91 of them being strikes.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Joe Charles – Florida State (2015 15U): 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3K on April 4
- Matthew Matthijs – North Carolina (2019 15, 2024 CNT): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K on April 4
- Karson Bowen – TCU (2016 12U, 2018 & 2019 15U, 2021 18U): 10-for-18 (.555), 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 2B, HR from April 1 to April 4
- Paxton Kling – Penn State (2021 18U): 6-for-16 (.375), 4 RBI, 4 R, 3B, HR, from April 1 to April 4
- Noah Franco – TCU (2022 & 2023 18U): 5-for-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, 3 2B on April 3
- RJ Austin – Vanderbilt (2021 18U, 2024 CNT): 7-for-18 (.388), 1 R, 3 RBI, 2 2B, 3B, SB
- Dorian Gonzalez Jr. – Miami (2014 12U): 3-for-4, 3 RBIs, 3 R, 2B, HR vs. Pittsburgh on April 6
- Karson Bowen – TCU (2016 12U; 2018 & 2019 15U; 2021 18U): 10-for-18, 2 RBIs, 3 R, 3 2B, HR
- Pierre Seals – Missouri (2015 12U): 3-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 R, HR vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff on April 2
- Chris Scinta – Houston (2016 12U): 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 Ks vs. Baylor on April 6
