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 September 8
Professional (September 8-14)
Mookie Betts (2023 WBC) belted a grand slam and racked up four hits for the first time this season, complementing Blake Snell’s quality start to help the Los Angeles Dodgers cruise past the Colorado Rockies, 9-0, on September 10. In his 4-for-5, five RBI day at Dodger Stadium, Betts also tallied a double and showcased his athleticism with a nifty play at short to rob Brenton Doyle of a base hit. The 2023 World Baseball Classic star has been on a tear in September, slashing .385/.429/.731 with 16 RBI while riding a 19-game on base streak.
Paul Skenes (2014 12U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate) made his 30th start of the season, went 5.0 innings for the 28th time, and made history on September 10 as he became the only the seventh Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to reach 200 career strikeouts in a season. The three-time alum hurled five shutout innings against the Baltimore Orioles, allowed only two hits, and punched out eight batters en route to reaching the milestone. With this performance, Skenes has lowered his MLB-leading ERA to 1.92 on the season and now holds the MLB-record for lowest ERA (1.97) through his first 52 career starts.
The Toronto Blue Jays have won four straight and hold the lead in the American League with an 87-62 record, due in part to Kevin Gausman’s (2009 18U, 2011 Collegiate) longevity. After throwing seven innings and eight innings in his past two starts, Gausman one-upped himself as he fired a complete-game shutout, surrendered only two hits, and struck out nine against the Houston Astros on September 11. In Toronto’s 6-0 win against its American League West foe, Gausman threw 79 strikes on 100 pitches – marking the highest strike rate in a complete game shutout in Blue Jays history. The two-time alum is peaking at the right time, owning a 2.36 ERA while averaging nearly 6.2 innings pitched per outing since June 26.
Mickey Moniak (2013 15U, 2015 18U) was responsible for nearly all of Colorado’s offense on September 14, providing a more than adequate performance at the plate in the Rockies’ 9-6 loss to the Padres. The two-time gold medalist homered twice and posted a perfect 4-for-4, five RBI performance. In addition, Moniak scored twice and swiped two bags in San Diego. This contest marked Moniak’s second career two-homer game and signals a bright future for the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, as he is batting .268 with 21 home runs and 62 RBI on the season.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Royce Lewis – Minnesota Twins (2014 15U, 2016 18U): 2-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R vs. Los Angeles Angels on September 8
- Dylan Crews – Washington Nationals (2017 15U, 2018 18U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate): 3-for-5, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R vs. Miami Marlins on September 8
- Jeremiah Jackson – Baltimore Orioles (2015 15U): 2-for-3, HR, RBI, R vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on September 9
- Jake Burger – Texas Rangers (2016 Collegiate): 2-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, R, BB vs. Milwaukee Brewers on September 10
- Chandler Simpson – Tampa Bay Rays (2024 Professional): 4-for-4, R, SB vs. Chicago White Sox on September 11
- J.P. Crawford – Seattle Mariners (2009 14U): 2-for-5, 3 RBI, R, SB vs. Los Angeles Angels on September 11
- Bryson Stott – Philadelphia Phillies (2018 Collegiate): 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R vs. Kansas City Royals on September 12
- Manny Machado – San Diego Padres (2009 18U): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB vs. Colorado Rockies on September 13
- George Springer – Toronto Blue Jays (2010 Collegiate): 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. Baltimore Orioles on September 14
Week of September 1
Professional (September 1-7)
Jo Adell (2019 Pro) is off to a hot start at the plate in September, as he is batting .407 (11-for-27) through seven games. He has turned in multi-hit outings in four of those games and hit a home run in five of them. His best game of the month so far was arguably on September 3 when he drove in every run of the Angels’ 4-3 win over the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs, and a run scored.
Kyle Freeland (2023 WBC) tossed right scoreless innings in the Rockies’ 3-0 win over the Padres on September 5. He allowed just two hits and fanned a career high 10 batters while taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning.
During a less than stellar season in a competitive American League East division, the Baltimore Orioles have found a bright spot in Jeremiah Jackson (2015 15U). Baltimore called up Jackson from the minors in early August and the rookie has not disappointed, slashing .305/.333/.492 as the Orioles’ second baseman and flaunting a 13-game hit streak before being quieted at the plate against San Diego last Tuesday. Just one day prior, Jackson posted a 3-for-5 performance highlighted by a go-ahead solo shot in the fifth, helping Baltimore to a 4-3 win over the Padres.
Brandon Sproat (2021 CNT) made his MLB debut on September 7 with the New York Mets. He carried a no-hitter into the sixth and struck out seven batters in his outing on the bump.
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game set and Andrew Vaughn (2013 15U, 2017 & 2018 Collegiate, 2019 Professional) played a pivotal role in maintaining the Brew Crew’s success this season, helping Milwaukee to an MLB-best record of 89-55 through the first week of September. The four-time Team USA alum is currently riding a four-game hit streak and is 9-for-17 in his past four games. This most recent stretch is highlighted by a 4-for-5 performance this past Sunday, with Vaughn notching a double, an RBI and a run scored in Milwaukee’s 10-2 win over Pittsburgh. Vaughn has found a consistent role as the Brewers’ first baseman and is now batting .308 with his new team in Wisconsin after being traded earlier this summer.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
- Ke’Bryan Hayes – Cincinnati Reds (2014 18U): 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 R vs. Toronto Blue Jays on September 1
- George Springer – Toronto Blue Jays (2010 Collegiate): 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R vs. Cincinnati Reds on September 2
- Matt Chapman – San Francisco Giants (2013 Collegiate): 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R vs. Colorado Rockies on September 3
- Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates (2014 12U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 8 K vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on September
- Kyle Teel – Chicago White Sox (2021 Collegiate): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R vs. Minnesota twins on September 4
- Hunter Greene – Cincinnati Reds (2014 15U, 2015 and 2016 18U): 7 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 12 K (season high) vs. New York Mets on September 7
- Kyle Tucker – Chicago Cubs (2012 15U, 2023 WBC): 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, R vs. Atlanta Braves on September 2
- Brady House – Washington Nationals (2015 12U, 2018 15U): 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB vs. Miami Marlins on September 3
- Austin Martin – Minnesota Twins (2014 15U, 2019 Collegiate): 3-for-4, R, BB vs. Chicago White Sox on September 4
- Mark Vientos – New York Mets (2014 15U): 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. Cincinnati Reds on September 5
- Mickey Moniak – Colorado Rockies (2013 15U, 2015 18U): 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. San Diego on September 6
Week of August 14
Professional (August 14-20)
The Brewers have been on a magical run thanks in large part to the contributions of 2017 World Baseball Classic alum Christian Yelich and his bat at the plate. On August 15, against the Cincinnati Reds, Yelich went 4-for-5, with a pair of homers. The star also notched five RBIs while scoring on three occasions. In the win, the Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit marking the largest comeback to extend a winning streak since 1934. In 2025, Yelich is currently batting .265 with 25 homers and 86 RBIs.
Atlanta Braves’ rookie Hurston Waldrep has been on fire from the mound as of late, carrying the Braves to a win in his latest start against the Chicago White Sox on August 20. Leading up to the White Sox game, Waldrep was called to start on the bump against the Guardians on August 15 where he did not disappoint. The right-hander went six scoreless innings, while only yielding two hits and striking out seven. Five days later, he followed with a seven-inning outing against the White Sox where he notched arguably his best outing of the season. Waldrep, a 2022 Collegiate National Team alum, collected yet another scoreless outing along with seven strikeouts. He boasts 17 punchouts through 17.2 innings in 2025.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
- Kyle Farmer – Colorado Rockies (2012 Collegiate): 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on August 14
- Max Scherzer – Toronto Blue Jays (2005 Collegiate): 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3K vs. Chicago Cubs on August 14
- Colby Thomas – Athletics (2024 Premier12): 3-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R vs. Los Angeles Angels on August 15
- Shea Langeliers – Athletics (2018 Collegiate): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R vs. Los Angeles Angels on August 15
- Justin Verlander – San Francisco Giants (2003 Collegiate): 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 8 K vs. Tampa Bay Rays on August 16
- Daulton Varsho – Toronto Blue Jays (2019 Pro): 3-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs Texas Rangers on August 16
- Andrew Abbott – Milwaukee Brewers (2019 Collegiate): 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 7K vs. Milwaukee Brewers on August 17
- Trea Turner – Philadelphia Phillies (2012 & 2013 Collegiate): 4-for-6, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R vs. Seattle Mariners on August 18
- Jo Adell – Los Angeles Angels (2019 Pro): 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. Cincinnati Reds on August 19
Week of August 7
Professional (August 7-13)
Drake Baldwin hit a pair of home runs in the Braves’ 8-6 win over the Marlins on August 7 to strengthen his case for NL Rookie of the Year. Baldwin, a 2024 Premier12 alum, hit a solo homer in the first frame and a three-run shot in the sixth. He followed the pair of homers with a game-tying single in the seventh frame to help guide his side to victory. Over his last seven games, Baldwin is batting .364 and is widely regarded as one of the top rookies in his class.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
- Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates (2014 12U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 8 K vs Cincinnati Reds on August 7
- Mookie Betts – Los Angeles Dodgers (2023 World Baseball Classic): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R vs. Toronto Blue Jays on August 8
- Trea Turner – Philadelphia Phillies (2012 & 2013 CNT, 2023 World Baseball Classic): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 SB vs. Texas Rangers on August 8
- Bryan Reynolds – Pittsburgh Pirates (2014 Collegiate): 3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
- Carlos Rodon – New York Yankees (2012 & 2013 Collegiate): 7 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 5 K vs Minnesota Twins on August 12
- Brady Singer – Cincinnati Reds (2023 World Baseball Classic): 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 K vs Philadelphia Phillies on August 12
- Alex Bregman – Boston Red Sox (2010 16U, 2011 18U, 2013 & 2014 Collegiate): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB vs Houston Astros on August 12
Week of July 31
Professional (July 31-August 6)
2018 Collegiate National Team alum Shea Langeliers had an outstanding day at the plate for the Athletics in their 16-7 win over the Nationals, crushing three homers in leadoff spot debut. It was a complete-game performance for Langeliers, who contributed five total hits in the contest. With the five hits and three homers, Langeliers drove in three runs and scored on four occasions. Langeliers became just the second catcher in Major League history to homer three times out of the leadoff spot.
Two-time USA Baseball alum Kyle Schwarber notched a whopping six RBIs in the Phillies’ dominant 13-3 win over the Orioles on August 4 at Citizens Bank Park. Schwarber, who went 3-for-5 on the night, crushed a pair of homers in the win to push him to 40 on the year. His second home run just so happened to be a grand slam that capped off a Phillies’ season-best eight-run inning. In the victory, Schwarber became the fastest Phillies player to reach the 40-homer mark.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
- Andrew McCutchen – Pittsburgh Pirates (2004 CNT, 2017 World Baseball Classic): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. Colorado Rockies on August 1
- Andrew Vaughn – Milwaukee Brewers (2013 15U, 2017 & 2018 CNT, 2019 Pro): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. Washington Nationals on August 1
- Michael Wacha – Kansas City Royals (2011 CNT): 8 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K vs. Toronto Blue Jays on August 1
- Trent Grisham – New York Yankees (2014 18U): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. Miami Marlins on August 1
- Shea Langeliers – Athletics (2018 CNT): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on August 1
- Christian Yelich – Milwaukee Brewers (2017 World Baseball Classic): 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. Washington Nationals on August 2
- Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies (2009 18U): 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R vs. Detroit Tigers on August 2
- Francisco Lindor – New York Mets (2010 18U): 3-for-4, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB vs. San Francisco on August 2
- Brice Turang – Milwaukee Brewers (2014 15U, 2016 & 2017 18U): 2-for-6, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R vs. Washington Nationals on August 3
- Sonny Gray – St. Louis Cardinals (2009, 2010 CNT): 7 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 8 K vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on August 4
- Josh Jung – Texas Rangers (2018 CNT): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB vs. New York Yankees on August 4
- Brent Rooker – Athletics (2019 Pro): 4-for-6, 3 RBI, 3 R vs. Washington Nationals on August 5
Week of July 24
Professional (July 24-30)
Two-time USA Baseball Kyle Schwarber crushed two homers in the Phillies’ impressive 12-5 win over the Yankees on July 25. With Philadelphia down two runs, Schwarber swatted the first of his homers in the top of the fifth frame that came in the form of a two-run shot to right-center field. His momentum didn’t stop there as he slammed another two-run shot in the eighth inning to put his squad up by three runs. Schwarber now owns 37 homers on the year to push his career total to 321.
Brady Singer struck out eight as the Cincinnati Reds nabbed a 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays on July 27. Through 7.1 innings of action on the mound Singer was impeccable, only allowing three hits throughout his outing. The flamethrower allowed a single run that occurred in the top of the eighth frame via a solo homer. With his dominant performance, Singer collected his eighth win of the season
2015 12U alum Nick Kurtz continued to put up stellar numbers the past three weeks – making history on July 25. Going 6-for-6 against the Houston Astros, Kurtz became the 20th player in MLB History to record a four-homer game and the first rookie in MLB history to do so. In his six-hit performance, he also became the first player in MLB history to have a four-homer game, with six plus hits, and eight plus RBIs in a game. As his numbers continue to fluctuate, Kurtz has an average of .302 and an OPS of 1.039, leading all rookies in home runs with 23 in just 70 games.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
- Trea Turner – Philadelphia Phillies (2012 & 2013 CNT, 2023 World Baseball Classic): 4-for-5, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB vs. New York Yankees on July 25
- J.T. Realmuto – Philadelphia Phillies (2023 World Baseball Classic): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R vs. New York Yankees on July 25
- Matt Shaw – Chicago Cubs (2024 Premier12): 1-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB vs. Chicago White Sox on July 26
- Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels (2010 & 2023 Pro): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R vs. Seattle Mariners on July 27
- Manny Machado- San Diego Padres (2009 18U): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R vs. Saint Louis Cardinals on July 24
- Reese McGuire- Chicago Cubs (2012 18U): 3-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R vs. Chicago White Sox on July 25
- Tyler Soderstrom- Athletics (2019 18U): 2-for- 5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB vs. Houston Astros on July 25
- Kevin Gausman- Toronto Blue Jays (2009 18U): 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 10 K vs. Detroit Tigers on July 26
- Manny Machado- San Diego Padre (2009 18U): 4-5, 3 RBI vs. Saint Louis Cardinals on July 27
- Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates (2014 12U, 2021 & 2022 Collegiate): 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 9 K vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on July 27
- Pete Crow-Armstrong- Chicago Cubs (2014 12U, 2017 15U, 2018 & 2019 18U): 3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R vs. Milwaukee Brewers on July 30
- CJ Abrams- Washington Nationals (2018 18U): 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB vs. Minnesota Twins on July 27
- JT Ginn- Athletics (2017 18U): 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 K vs. Houston Astros on July 31
- Jack Flaherty- Detroit Tigers (2013 18U): 6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 7 K vs. Toronto Blue Jays on July 27
- Riley Greene- Detroit Tigers (2018 18U): 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on July 29
