KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Former Western Michigan baseball players Drew Devine (2017-21) and Nic Laio (2016-18) have each signed new contracts for the upcoming 2024 professional baseball season. Devine has signed with Tecos de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League, while Laio has latched on with Lexington of the Atlantic League.
After seeing limited playing time in his first two professional seasons, Devine enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2023, playing in 100 games for the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. The Marshall, Mich., native batted .282 with seven home runs, 27 doubles, 37 RBIs and 12 steals on the way to earning the starting shortstop spot for the West Division in the 2023 American Association All-Star Game and the 2023 Lincoln Saltdogs Team MVP award.