University alumni perform in MLB postseason and regular season

Former collegiate baseball players from Washington State and the University of Houston are making impacts in Major League Baseball as the postseason begins.

Washington State alumni Kyle Manzardo, playing first base for the Cleveland Guardians, finished the season with a .215 batting average and 13 home runs. After being sent to Triple-A in August, he was recalled to the Guardians' playoff roster on September 28. Relief pitcher Ryan Walker of the San Francisco Giants finished the season with a 7.16 ERA across 32.1 innings, while Ian Hamilton is with the Atlanta Braves.

University of Houston alumni include Robert Gasser of the Milwaukee Brewers, who remains a key part of the rotation heading into the NLDS with a 3.87 ERA. Josh Ekness of the Miami Marlins finished his debut campaign with a 3.23 ERA, and Jared Triolo of the Pittsburgh Pirates appeared in 125 games, recording 13 stolen bases. Corey Julks was called up to the Detroit Tigers following a strong season in Triple-A.