KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Former Western Michigan baseball players Keegan Akin and Kurt Hoekstra are preparing for the 2021 Major League Baseball season to begin as both players head to spring training with their respective teams.
Akin heads into spring training looking to earn a spot in the starting rotation for the Baltimore Orioles. Hoekstra heads to spring training with the Atlanta Braves after being one of the 25 non-roster players to be invited.
Keegan Akin made his MLB debut with the Orioles last season, pitching in eight games. Akin had a record of 1-2 with a 4.