Michigan State Baseball Spartans In Pro Ball Update

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Over a dozen former Michigan State baseball players are currently in professional baseball.

Here's a look at where each former Spartan is currently playing along with stats and updates on their 2026 season.

***Roster updates and stats as of 4/15/26

TRIPLE-A

Sam Benschoter
Signed: Free agent deal with Cincinnati Reds on July 14, 2021
Team: Louisville Bats
MLB Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Called up by Reds last season ... opened this season in Louisville ... has 1-0 record with eight Ks in 11.1 IP, making six appearances with one start.

Bryan Broecker
Drafted: 2023, Tampa Bay Rays, Round: 13, Overall Pick: 393
Team: Durham Bulls
MLB Affiliation: Tampa Bay Rays
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Has played in limited action in two games.

Mason Erla
Drafted: 2021, Los Angeles Angels, Round: 17, Overall Pick: 501
Team: Salt Lake City Bees
MLB Affiliation: Los Angeles Angels
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Currently on Injured 60-Day List.

Anthony Misiewicz
Drafted: 2015, Seattle Mariners, Round: 18, Overall Pick: 545
Team: Louisville Bats
MLB Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Has made five appearances, registering one hold, with a 2.35 ERA in 7.2 IP, with seven Ks and one BB.

DOUBLE-A

Kyle Bischoff
Signed: Free agent deal with Minnesota Twins on May 30, 2023
Team: Wichita Wind Surge
MLB Affiliation: Minnesota Twins
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Currently on Injured 7-Day List.

Indigo Diaz
Drafted: 2019, Atlanta Braves, Round: 27, Overall Pick: 817
Team: Amarillo Sod Poodles
MLB Affiliation: Arizona Diamondbacks
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Played for Team Canada in World Baseball Classic ... has made three appearances with four Ks in 4.0 IP.

Mitch Jebb
Drafted: 2023, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 42
Team: Altoona Curve
MLB Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Has played in nine games with five hits, including one triple, two RBI, eight walks and one stolen base, scoring four runs.

SINGLE-A

Joseph Dzierwa
Drafted: 2025, Baltimore Orioles, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 58
Team: Frederick Keys
MLB Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Fired nine strikeouts in 6.0 innings with only one hit and no runs in professional debut on April 3; has a 2-0 record with a 1.38 ERA in 13.0 IP.

Trent Farquhar
Signed: Free agent deal with Philadelphia Phillies on July 19, 2023
Team: Jersey Shore BlueClaws
MLB Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Has played in seven games with five hits, including three doubles and four RBI, adding six walks and scored seven runs.

Brock Vradenburg
Drafted: 2023, Miami Marlins, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 78
Team: Jersey Shore BlueClaws
MLB Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Has played in seven games with five hits, including two doubles and six RBI, adding four walks and two runs.

ROOKIE
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INDEPENDENT

Jeff Kinley
Drafted: 2015, Miami Marlins, Round: 28, Overall Pick: 836
Team: Algodoneros de Guasave
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: 12th season in minor and independent leagues.

Nick Powers
Signed: Signed in June of 2024
Team: Rocky Mountain Vibes 
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Recovering and rehabbing from off-season surgery.

FREE AGENT

Mitchell Tyranski
Drafted: 2019, Los Angeles Dodgers, Round: 12, Overall Pick: 371
Team: Knoxville Smokies
MLB Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Schedule / Team Stats
Notes / Stats: Was with Chicago Cubs Double-A Affiliate Knoxville Smokies in 2025.

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