Diamond Dawgs in the Summer Leagues Update: June 19
Shortly after the final out was recorded that ended Mississippi State’s season in Charlottesville, Va., the Diamond Dawgs went back to work.
Several of the roster players from this year’s Regional squad are now working to get the Bulldogs back in contention in 2025. As players get settled in their summer league homes, we’ll be following their journey throughout the summer and seeing exactly how they’re progressing in their respective leagues.
So far, there have been some big moments this summer from rising sophomore outfielders Nolan Stevens and Michael O’Brien and senior RHP Colby Holcombe. Let’s take a look at the stats.
Pitchers:
Sr. RHP Karson Ligon (Chatham Anglers – Cape Cod League)
Last Week: 0-0, 1 App., 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Season: Same
So. LHP Luke Dotson (Chatham Anglers – Cape Cod League)
Last Week: N/A
Season: N/A
Sr. RHP Cam Schuelke (Cotuit Kettleers – Cape Cod League)
Last Week: 0-0, 1 App., 0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Season: Same
Jr. RHP Gavin Black (Wareham Gatemen– Cape Cod League)
Last Week: 0-0, 1 App., 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Season: Same
Sr. RHP Colby Holcombe (Newport Gulls, New England Collegiate Baseball League)
Last Week: 0-0, 2 App., 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Season: Same
Fr. LHP Dane Burns (Keene Swamp Bats – NECBL)
Last Week: 0-1, 3 App., 6.0 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 11 K
Season: Same
Sr. RHP Stone Simmons (Danville Dans – Prospect League)
Last Week: N/A
Season: N/A
Fr. RHP Jud Files (Danville Dans – Prospect League)
Last Week: 1-0, 3 Starts, 4.91 ERA, 11.0 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 9 BB, 11 K
Season: Same
Jr. Will Passeau (HP Thomasville HiToms – Coastal Plains League)
Last Week: 0-0, 4 App., 9.52 ERA, 5.2 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 BB, 8 K
Season: Same
Hitters:
Sr. 3B Gehrig Frei (Upper Valley Nighthawks – NECBL)
Last Week: 10 G, .179 BA, 7 H, 4 R, 1 2B, 2 3B, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 9 K
Season: Same
So. OF Nolan Stevens (Newport Gulls- NECBL)
Last Week: 8 G, .344, 11 H, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K
Season: Same
RFr. 1B Brett House (Keene Swamp Bats – NECBL)
Last Week: 9 G, .129, 4 H, 6 R, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 11 K, 2-2 SB)
Season: Same
Sr. OF Aaron Downs (Danville Dans – Prospect League)
Last Week: 7 G, .240, 6 H, 4 R, 2 2B, 1 BB, 3 K, 3-4 SB
Season: Same
So. OF Michael O’Brien (Amsterdam Mohawks – Perfect Game Collegiate League)
Last Week: 9 G, .333, 11 H, 7 R, 1 3B, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 6 BB, 6 K, 8-9 SB
Season: Same
So. C Steven Spalitta (Amsterdam Mohawks – Perfect Game)
Last Week: 8 G, .267, 4 H, 3 R, 1 2B, 5 RBI, 7 BB, 1 K, 1-2 SB
Season: Same
Jr. C Jackson Owen (HP Thomasville HiToms – Coastal Plains League)
Last Week: 6 G, .227, 5 H, 3 R, 1 RBI, 4 BB, 6 K
Season: Same
So. MIF/OF Ethan Pulliam (HP Thomasville HiToms – CPL)
Last Week: 8 G, .269, 7 H, 7 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 5 BB, 6 K, 3-3 SB
Season: Same