The MLB season is picking up steam and several players with ties to the state of Arizona continue to find their way onto the field.

The latest Arizona connections to play this season?

Former ASU standout Jason Kipnis (who recently returned from injury for the Indians), former Hamilton High standout Cody Bellinger (who just made his debut for the Dodgers) and former Sunrise Mountain player Jaff Decker (who is back in the big leagues with the Athletics).

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Kipnis, a key part of the Indians’ playoff run last season, has played in four games for Cleveland this season.

Bellinger was called up and played in his first game for the Dodgers Tuesday.

Decker has now played in nine games for Oakland this season.

Take a look at the Arizona connections in MLB so far this season, the players with ties to the state that have played in a game through April 25, 2017.

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ASU Sun Devils in MLB:

Austin Barnes | Current team: Dodgers | Years at ASU: 2009-11 | MLB debut: May 24, 2015 | Position: Catcher

Tony Barnette | Current team: Rangers | Years at ASU: 2005-06 | MLB debut: April 5, 2016 | Position: Pitcher

Kole Calhoun | Current team: Angels | Years at ASU: 2009-10 | MLB debut: May 22, 2012 | Position: Outfielder

Ian Kinsler | Current team: Tigers | Years at ASU: 2002 | MLB debut: April 3, 2006 | Position: Second baseman

Jason Kipnis | Current team: Indians | Years at ASU: 2008-09 | MLB debut: July 22, 2011 | Position: Second baseman

Dustin Pedroia | Current team: Red Sox | Years at ASU: 2002-04 | MLB debut: Aug. 22, 2006 | Position: Second baseman

Andrew Romine | Current team: Tigers | Years at ASU: 2005-07 | MLB debut: Sept. 24, 2010 | Position: Third baseman

Mike Leake | Current team: Cardinals | Years at ASU: 2007-09 | MLB debut: April 11, 2010 | Position: Pitcher

Trevor Williams | Current team: Pirates | Years at ASU: 2011-12 | MLB debut: Sept. 7, 2016 | Position: Pitcher

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RELATED: Arizona Wildcats in Major League Baseball through the years

Arizona Wildcats in MLB:

Jett Bandy | Current team: Brewers | Years at Arizona: 2009-10 | MLB debut: Sept. 14, 2015 | Position: Catcher

Mark Melancon | Current team: Giants | Years at Arizona: 2004-06 | MLB debut: April 26, 2009 | Position: Pitcher

Joey Rickard | Current team: Orioles | Years at Arizona: 2010-11 | MLB debut: April 4, 2016 | Position: Outfielder

Nick Hundley | Current team: Giants | Years at Arizona: 2003 | MLB debut: July 4, 2008 | Position: Catcher

Steve Selsky | Current team: Red Sox | Years at Arizona: 2009-10 | MLB debut: May 20, 2016 | Position: Outfielder

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Arizona junior college players in MLB: 

Kole Calhoun | Current team: Angels | Junior college: Yavapai | MLB debut: May 22, 2012 | Position: Outfielder

Ken Giles | Current team: Astros | Junior college: Yavapai | MLB debut: June 12, 2014 | Position: Pitcher

Ian Kinsler | Current team: Tigers | Junior college: Central Arizona | MLB debut: April 3, 2006 | Position: Second baseman

Sergio Romo | Current team: Dodgers | Junior college: Arizona Western | MLB debut: June 26, 2008 | Position: Pitcher

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Arizona high school players in MLB: 

Jaff Decker | Current team: Athletics | High school: Sunrise Mountain | MLB debut: June 20, 2013 | Position: Outfielder

Cody Bellinger | Current team: Dodgers | High school: Hamilton | MLB debut: April 25, 2017 | Position: Outfielder

Sammy Solis | Current team: Nationals | High school: Agua Fria | MLB debut: April 30, 2015 | Position: Pitcher

Kole Calhoun | Current team: Angels | High school: Buckeye | MLB debut: May 22, 2012 | Position: Outfielder

Ian Kinsler | Current team: Tigers | High school: Canyon del Oro | MLB debut: April 3, 2006 | Position: Second baseman

Khris Davis | Current team: Athletics | High school: Deer Valley | MLB debut: April 1, 2013 | Position: Outfielder

James Pazos | Current team: Mariners | High school: Highland | MLB debut: Sept. 5, 2015 | Position: Pitcher

Tommy Joseph | Current team: Phillies | High school: Horizon | MLB debut: May 13, 2016 | Position: First baseman

Zach Davies | Current team: Brewers | High school: Mesquite | MLB debut: Sept. 2, 2015 | Position: Pitcher

C.J. Cron | Current team: Angels | High school: Mountain Pointe | MLB debut: May 3, 2014 | Position: First baseman

Peter Bourjos | Current team: Rays | High school: Notre Dame Prep | MLB debut: Aug. 3, 2010 | Position: Outfielder

J.J. Hardy | Current team: Orioles | High school: Sabino | MLB debut: April 4, 2005 | Position: Shortstop

Tom Wilhelmsen | Current team: Diamondbacks | High school: Tucson | MLB debut: April 3, 2011 | Position: Pitcher

Aaron Altherr | Current team: Phillies | High school: Agua Fria | MLB debut: June 16, 2014 |  Position: Outfielder

Daniel Coulombe | Current team: A’s | High school: Chaparral | MLB debut: Sept. 16, 2014 | Position: Pitcher

MORE: MLB players born in Arizona through the years

MLB players born in Arizona:

Jaff Decker | Current team: Athletics | Hometown: Peoria | MLB debut: June 20, 2013 | Position: Outfielder

Cody Bellinger | Current team: Dodgers | Hometown: Chandler | MLB debut: April 25, 2017 | Position: Outfielder

Kole Calhoun | Current team: Angels | Hometown: Buckeye | MLB debut: May 22, 2012 | Position: Outfielder

J.J. Hardy | Current team: Orioles | Hometown: Tucson | MLB debut: April 4, 2005 | Position: Shortstop

Tommy Joseph | Current team: Philles | Hometown: Scottsdale | MLB debut: May 13, 2016 | Position: First baseman

Ian Kinsler | Current team: Tigers | Hometown: Tucson | MLB debut: April 3, 2006 | Position: Second baseman

James Pazos | Current team: Mariners | Hometown: Gilbert | MLB debut: Sept. 5, 2015 | Position: Pitcher

Tom Wilhelmsen | Current team: Diamondbacks | Hometown: Tucson | MLB debut: April 3, 2011 | Position: Pitcher

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