Mitch Walding- Incoming Oregon freshman and 5th round draft pick signed with the Phillies after Black Bears season; MLB debut with Phillies in 2018
Corey VanDomelen: “CVD” 2-time Black Bear and 2014 WCL All-Star started on Linfield national championship team in 2013.
Caleb Hamilton: Oregon St. product played 3B on loaded 2014 Black Bear team, converted to catcher and made MLB debut with Twins in 2022; played with Red Sox in 2023.
AJ Graffanino: Incoming Washington freshman was part of a youth movement 2015 middle infield. Led Washington to a College World Series in 2018, and was an 8th round pick of the Braves.
Nyles Nygaard: Came back from a season ending injury to earn 2 nd Team All-WCL honors in 2017 with a single season top 10 hit total.
Mark Pearson: Top defensive SS in WCL in 2017 also holds Black Bears single-season record for hits with 63.
Andres Sosa: Popular 2-time Black Bear and Dallas Baptist product is #1 on Black Bears career doubles list; converted to catcher after signing with Blue Jays in 2021.
Brock Bozett: Fan favorite for 2 seasons is career Top 3 in Hits, RBI and Runs, and single season #2 in RBI and #4 in Runs.
Rikuu Nishida: Magician on offense and defense; single season record holder in stolen bases, and .370 average is #3 on Black Bears all-time list. 11th round pick of the White Sox in 2023 is currently in AA.
Black Bears All-Time Roster: Infielders

Black Bears All-Time Roster – Infielders
Check out some of the smoothest infielders to take the field in a Black Bears uniform!