Twelve Cougars Still Grinding in Pro Baseball

Twelve former Washington State Cougars are still chasing their baseball dreams — and some are already making waves in the pros. Kyle Manzardo’s in the big leagues with Cleveland, slugging it out at first and DH. Pitchers Ian Hamilton (Braves), Ryan Walker (Giants), and Brandon White (Marlins) are dominating in Triple-A with elite strikeout numbers and low ERAs. Infielder Sam Brown (Nationals) is hitting for average and power in Double-A. But the journey’s not easy — Zane Mills’ season ended in injury, Dakota Hawkins’s path is winding, and others like Will Cresswell and Jonah Advincula are still developing or rehabbing. Even in the independent leagues, guys like Connor Wilford (just signed by Seattle) and A.J. Block are proving their worth. It’s a gritty, inspiring ride — and these Cougars refuse to quit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ae706c2c96857ea