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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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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
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
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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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