As the NCAA Baseball Tournament gets underway, USA Baseball alumni are making a major impact once again, with former national team players headlining rosters across the field of 64. Let’s take a look at some eye-catching numbers within the tournament and see where USA Baseball athletes are playing in regional action across the nation.
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Forty-three Collegiate National Team alumni are set to participate in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including two from the 2023 Collegiate National Team and one from the 2022 Collegiate National Team.
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Ninety-eight players who have represented the red, white, and blue will compete in NCAA Regional play in 2025.
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Thirty-four teams feature a USA Baseball alum on its roster. Players who have donned the stars and stripes before are appearing in 16 different regionals across the country. The Corvallis, Knoxville, and Baton Rouge regions boast the largest number of USA Baseball alumni with a combined 31 members.
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Ten USA Baseball alumni are featured on LSU’s squad, which is the most out of all teams in the NCAA Tournament. Two players on the Tigers’ roster have played on the 12U National Team, while Steven Milam also played on USA Baseball’s 15U National Team. Six members are 18U National Team alumni, with three athletes playing together on the 2022 18U squad.
For a full list of USA Baseball alums playing in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, click here.
Athens Regional (9 alumni)
Host Georgia is led by 2024 Collegiate National Team alum Kolten Smith, a rising star on the mound who will look to anchor the Bulldogs in front of the home crowd.
No. 2 seed Duke brings a trio of USA Baseball alumni, including standout two-way talent Kyle Johnson and red-hot hitter AJ Gracia — both fresh off stints with the 2024 Collegiate National Team. Catcher Macon Winslow, a 2022 18U National Team alum, adds depth after batting .400 for Team USA during his time in red, white, and blue.
Oklahoma State features five alumni, the most in the regional. Two-time USA Baseball product Nolan Schubart (2024 CNT) enters with a .602 slugging percentage and 17 home runs, while lefty Brennan Phillips, a member of the 2021 18U National Team, adds punch to the pitching staff with a 4.02 ERA.
Auburn Regional (8 alumni)
The Auburn Regional features eight USA Baseball alumni, including four members of the 2024 Collegiate National Team. Host Auburn leans on a talented trio of arms in Cade Fisher, Cam Tilly, and Samuel Dutton. Fisher, a 2021 18U National Team alum, led the Stars and Stripes as the top arm, with zero earned runs in multiple appearances.
Stetson’s Jayden Hylton, also a 2021 18U alum, adds power to the Hatters’ lineup, while 2024 CNT alum Jacob Dudan from NC State enters the weekend in top form. The right-hander has racked up 40 strikeouts through 29 innings pitched and looks to continue his dominant run in regional play.
Austin Regional (2 alumni)
As the host of the Austin Regional, SEC newcomer Texas features a pair of USA Baseball alumni expected to make an impact. Max Belyeu, a 2024 Collegiate National Team alum, brings international experience and a steady bat after hitting .308 against Chinese Taipei with Team USA. Joining him is Casey Borba, a 2021 18U National Team alum, who adds power and poise to the Longhorns’ lineup as they look to advance in their first postseason appearance as a member of the SEC.
Baton Rouge Regional (10 alumni)
LSU leads all NCAA Tournament teams with 10 alumni on its roster, showcasing elite talent across the board. Among them is Steven Milam, a 12U and 15U National Team alum, who is widely regarded as the top defender in the regional.
On the mound, LSU is anchored by 18U National Team alum Kade Anderson. A Golden Spikes semifinalist and projected top arm in the upcoming MLB Draft, Anderson has dominated this season with 145 strikeouts in 89 innings and is holding opponents to a .220 batting average. His competitiveness and command make him one of the most electric pitchers in college baseball.
Chapel Hill Regional (6 alumni)
North Carolina and Oklahoma feature three USA Baseball alumni apiece as they look to punch their ticket to the Super Regional round. UNC’s Luke Stevenson, a 2024 Collegiate National Team alum, is riding a hot streak after earning ACC Tournament MVP honors. The catcher made 24 putouts behind the plate during the tournament and continues to be a key contributor at the plate.
Oklahoma’s Kyson Witherspoon, also a 2024 CNT alum, enters regional play as one of the most electric arms in the field. Witherspoon has been dominant all season, posting a 2.47 ERA with 120 strikeouts across 91 innings pitched, earning him a spot as a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist.
Clemson Regional (3 alumni)
The Clemson Regional features three USA Baseball alumni, all of whom represented the stars and stripes with the 18U National Team. Host Clemson is led by 18U alums Joe Allen (2021), who did not give up an earned run in the ACC Championship title game, and Talan Bell (2022).
Kentucky counters with its own 18U alum in left-hander Adam Hachman, who—like Bell—was part of the 2022 squad. With all three players sharing USA Baseball roots at the 18U level, the regional sets the stage for a showdown of familiar faces competing for a Super Regional berth.
Conway Regional (3 alumni)
Three USA Baseball alumni will take the field in the Conway Regional, which—alongside Hattiesburg—is serving as a first-time host. Florida features two former National Team members in Liam Peterson (2024 CNT) and Christian Rodriguez (2022 18U), both key arms looking to power the Gators through the bracket.
Coastal Carolina is led by 2024 Collegiate National Team alum Caden Bodine, who is coming off a stellar showing in the Sun Belt Tournament. Bodine was named Tournament MVP after recording 34 putouts behind the plate and continues to be a driving force for the Chanticleers on both sides of the diamond.
Corvallis Regional (11 alumni)
Team USA talent is everywhere you look in Corvallis, with all four programs featuring at least one USA Baseball alum – including a regional-high seven from TCU.
Oregon State boasts a dynamic pitching duo in 2024 Collegiate National Team alums Eric Segura and Nelson Keljo. The two have been lights-out all season, combining for a 22-5 record and anchoring the Beavers' postseason hopes.
TCU’s roster is stacked with talent, including freshman standout Noah Franco, a two-way threat who’s hitting .325 with 49 RBIs while also contributing out of the bullpen. Behind the plate, four-time USA Baseball alum Karson Bowen (2016 12U, 2018 & 2019 15U, 2021 18U) has been rock-solid with 308 putouts behind the plate and a .333 batting average.
St. Mary’s left-hander Talin Gardini, who struck out nine batters across two appearances with the 2018 12U National Team, and USC’s Ty Southisene (2022 18U) round out the field in a regional where USA Baseball’s roots run deep.
Eugene Regional (4 alumni)
The Eugene Regional features four USA Baseball alumni between Oregon and Arizona. Oregon boasts two key contributors in slugger Mason Neville (2016 12U) and catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus. Neville, a Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, has crushed 26 home runs this season, making him one of the most dangerous power hitters in the tournament. Mabeus, an 18U National Team alum, has been a steady force behind the plate with a .992 fielding percentage.
Arizona counters with a talented pitching duo in Christian Coppola (2023 CNT) and Mason Russell. Russell, a 2024 MLB Draft selection by the Cincinnati Reds (20th round) and 15U National Team alum, elected to return to Arizona and hopes to continue to be a key arm for the Wildcats. With talent on both sides, the Eugene Regional promises high-level performances from these USA Baseball standouts.
Fayetteville Regional (5 alumni)
The Fayetteville Regional showcases USA Baseball representation across five national team programs. Arkansas features three alumni, including Cam Kozeal, who helped lead the 2022 18U National Team to a gold medal at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. This season, Kozeal has brought that winning pedigree to the Razorbacks, slugging 13 home runs and driving in 56 runs.
Kansas features a pair of USA Baseball alums in Michael Brooks (2017 15U) and Dominic Voegele (2024 CNT). Both are key pieces for the Jayhawks, with Voegele in particular capable of silencing any lineup in the country when he's locked in, giving Kansas a dangerous edge on the mound.
Hattiesburg Regional (5 alumni)
The Hattiesburg Regional features five USA Baseball alumni, with four representing Miami and one from Alabama. Alabama’s Justin Lebron, a 2024 Collegiate National Team alum and Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, is one of the most dynamic players in the country and an early favorite to be a first round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Lebron leads the Crimson Tide in nearly every offensive category—including doubles (17), home runs (18), RBIs (72), runs scored (60), stolen bases (17-for-18), and slugging percentage (.644).
Miami’s offense is led by fellow 2024 CNT alum and Golden Spikes semifinalist Daniel Cuvet, who enters regional play hitting .378 with 17 doubles, 16 home runs, 76 RBIs, and a 1.161 OPS in 54 games. On the defensive side, three-time USA Baseball alum Michael Torres (2018 12U, 2021 15U, 2022 18U) is widely regarded as the top defender in the regional, anchoring the Hurricanes outfield.
Knoxville Regional (10 alumni)
Tennessee headlines its regional with seven USA Baseball alumni on its roster, showcasing one of the most well-rounded and explosive lineups in the tournament. The Volunteers have blasted 122 home runs and lead the SEC in total bases—15 of those coming off the bat of 2021 18U alum Gavin Kilen. On the mound, 2023 18U National Team alum Tegan Kuhns brings elite velocity, touching 98 mph as he looks to dominate in postseason play.
Second-seeded Wake Forest counters with three USA Baseball alumni, including standout defender Marek Houston (2024 CNT). Having one of the top gloves in the regional, Houston also adds value at the plate with 12 home runs and 19 stolen bases, making him one of the most dynamic two-way threats in the field.
Los Angeles Regional (1 alumni)
The Los Angeles Regional features one USA Baseball alum in UCLA’s Roman Martin. A member of the 2022 18U National Team, Martin started all eight games for Team USA and hit an impressive .381 during his campaign. This season, he’s been a steady force for the Bruins, batting .307 with 47 RBIs. As UCLA looks to capitalize on its home-field advantage, Martin’s consistency will be key to a deep postseason run.
Nashville Regional (9 alumni)
The Nashville Regional features nine USA Baseball alumni, with top-seeded Vanderbilt leading the way with six former Team USA members. Among them is right-hander Austin Nye, a standout alum of both the 15U and 18U National Teams, who is expected to be a force on the mound this postseason. Infielder RJ Austin also enters regional play with momentum, earning All-Tournament honors after a strong showing in the SEC Tournament with four hits and four RBIs.
Louisville adds to the USA Baseball presence with a trio of alumni in Patrick Forbes, Zion Rose and Tucker Biven, who owns 26 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched this season.
Oxford Regional (7 alumni)
USA Baseball boasts seven alums in the Oxford Regional, with No. 2 seed Georgia Tech featuring a pair of alums in Drew Burress and Riley Stanford, while host Ole Miss has five of its own.
Burress, a two-time alum (2019 15U, 2024 CNT) and Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, is having a historic season at the plate. With 43 home runs on the year, he enters the tournament as one of the most feared hitters in college baseball.
For Ole Miss, left-hander Hunter Elliott has made a strong return after missing most of 2023 and all of 2024 due to injury. The 2022 Collegiate National Team alum has been a steady force this season, posting a 9–3 record with a 3.09 ERA as the Rebels look to make a deep postseason run.
Tallahassee Regional (5 alumni)
USA Baseball is well represented in the Tallahassee Regional, with five alumni spread across three teams. Host Florida State features a dominant pitching duo in Jamie Arnold and Joe Charles. Arnold, a 2024 Collegiate National Team alum and 2025 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist, is widely considered the top pitcher in this regional—and perhaps in all of college baseball. He enters the weekend with a 3.04 ERA, 97 strikeouts, and just 24 walks over 71 innings.
Bethune-Cookman is led by pitcher Pablo Torres, who joined Arnold on the 2024 Collegiate National Team. Mississippi State counters with two alumni of its own: 2022 U-18 Baseball World Cup gold medalist Dylan Cupp and right-hander Ryan McPherson, who has racked up 52 strikeouts in 34 innings.
