The Chicago Cubs’ 8-7 victory in 10 innings over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night ended the baseball season. For players from Alabama high schools and colleges, the 2016 MLB experience ranged from the world championship for David Ross to All-Stars such as Josh Donaldson (left) to the first taste of the big leagues for the rookies. Here’s a rundown on the 2016 Major Leaguers with Alabama baseball roots.
The right-handed reliever made three trips from the Triple-A Columbus Clippers to Cleveland during the 2016 season, finishing the campaign in the big leagues, although he was not on the Indians’ postseason roster.