Gainesville, FL

Tyler Shelnut, Armando Albert, and Josh Hogue have made it to the College World Series. Shelnut and Albert made it with the Florida Gators, and Hogue made it with the NC State Wolfpack.

"We are always very proud of all our alumni and their success at the next level. But it is very exciting to see three of our former players playing on the biggest stage of Division I baseball. It is fun to watch as their former coach." - Santa Fe Baseball Coach Johnny Wiggs.

Saints alumni have also competed for DII national titles. Most recently, Santiago Garavito and Tobin Moran won the 2024 NCAA Division II National Champsionship with the University of Tampa.

Several Saints alumni have moved up to the MLB. Ryan Yarbrough is currently pitching with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was a key contributor during the Rays' run to the 2020 World Series, earning the win in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Many Saints use their time at Santa Fe as a springboard to the next level. Saints from the 2024 season that have signed to four-year institutions include: AJ Barrios (Rollins College), Wyatt Campbell (Florida Southern College), Nick Davidson (Columbus State University), Connor Fosnow (Florida Gulf Coast University), Cory Filley (Florida Southern College), Anthony Fimiano (Florida Tech), Grant Gallagher (East Tennessee State), BJ Graham (Florida Tech), Drake Harman (University of Tampa), Justin Jackson (University of Tampa), Mason McManus (Erksine College), Colby Rice (Florida Southern College), and Landon Rogers (Erksine College).

Santa Fe Athletic Director Chanda Stebbins on the success of the baseball alumni: "So excited for our SF alumni playing in Omaha. I am constantly impressed with our former players and the success they have after Santa Fe whether that is at an upper level division school or in the major leagues! Coach Wiggs has done a great job!"

Article By: Bryan Denton

Graphic By: Bryan Denton