ACTIVE MLB PLAYERS
The team listed for each player denotes the team they are currently under contract with or for whom they played the most MLB games.
Clayton Beeter was a Red Raider from 2019-2020 occupying the closer role in the College World Series season of 2019. Beeter transitioned to Friday night starter in 2020 before the season was shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taken 66th overall he was the 3rd highest Red Raider pitcher ever drafted. Originally part of the Dodgers organization, Beeter was traded to the Yankees for Joey Gallo in 2022.
Beeter made the Yankees Opening Day roster and made his MLB Debut in the 9th inning on March 29, 2024, the first Red Raider in history to debut in March. He became the first Yankee to throw a three-pitch inning since Mariano Rivera in 2003.
CLAYTON BEETER, RHP
2024
Danny Coulombe played at Texas Tech in 2011 and 2012 after transferring from USC and South Mountain CC. He was the Red Raiders' Opening Day starter in 2011 throwing a combined no-hitter with two relievers but saw his season cut short as he underwent Tommy John surgery. Coulombe was taken in the 25th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the LA Dodgers.
Coulombe made his MLB Debut with the Dodgers on September 16, 2014. Since that time he's seen action with the A's, Brewers, Yankees, and the Twins. He was traded to the Orioles prior to the 2023 season.
DANNY COULOMBE, LHP
2014-2018, 2020-Present
Josh Jung is one of the most heralded players in Texas Tech Baseball history. A Freshman All-American (2017) and then a two-time All-American (2018, 2019), Jung led the Red Raiders to their first back-to-back College World Series appearances and also became the sixth Tech player in history to hit for the cycle.
Jung was drafted 8th overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2019 MLB Draft. After dealing with two seasons of injury and a COVID season, Jung made his MLB Debut on September 9, 2022.
JOSH JUNG, 3B
2022-Present
Caleb Kilian pitched for the Red Raiders for 206 2/3 innings over 29 career starts. He amassed a 23-6 record and tallied 187 strikeouts as well as a complete game in his tenure.
The highest Red Raider pitcher taken in the 2019 MLB Draft, Kilian went in the 8th round to the San Francisco Giants. Kilian was traded to the Chicago Cubs as part of a deal for Kris Bryant.
He immediately impressed in AA, the Arizona Fall League, where he became a Fall Star and pitched 6 perfect innings in the championship game, and in AAA the next season. Kilian made his MLB Debut on June 4, 2022.
CALEB KILIAN, RHP
2022-Present
Martin was a three-year starter for the Red Raiders from 2016 to 2018 and posted an impressive 21-9 record over that time punctuated by a 2016 record of 10-1 and a 2.52 ERA that year. In a career full of big performances, Martin was exceptional in the College World Series in 2016. As the starting pitcher against Florida, he threw 7 scoreless innings and earned the win with a three-hit outing for the first CWS victory in Texas Tech history.
Martin made his MLB debut on May 17, 2022 in game two of a doubleheader against the Royals.
DAVIS MARTIN, RHP
2022-2023
A flamethrower from Jasper, Tx, McMillon first endeared himself to Red Raider fans with his bat, earning the nickname The Whammer with towering home runs that became the stuff of legend. McMillon saw action on the mound in all four seasons as a Red Raider, including 12 starts in 2018. he amassed 189 strikeouts in his career, and dazzled with triple-digit velocity on the stadium radar gun. He signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Kansas City Royals after the COVID-shortened 2020 season.
McMillon was called up from AA by the Royals on August 16, 2023 and made his debut the next day where he logged his first two MLB strikeouts in a ninth-inning appearance.
JOHN McMILLON, RHP
2023
Parker Mushinski was a Red Raider from 2015-2017 as part of Tech's first two College World Series teams.
Taken in the seventh round, he was the highest Red Raider drafted in the 2017 class. A very important piece out of the bullpen, Mushinski made a team-leading 31 appearances in 2017 and finished his career with 69 appearances and an ERA of 3.45. In his final two seasons, Mushinski held opposing batters to averages of .163 and .185 respectively.
Mushinski made his MLB Debut on April 17, 2022.
PARKER MUSHINSKI, LHP
2022-Present
FORMER MLB PLAYERS
Doug Ault was drafted three times prior to 1972 and opted to continue playing college baseball, landing at Texas Tech in 1971.
Ault led the team in Batting Average, Hits, and RBI in both seasons. He remains the single season (.475) and career (.418) record holder for Batting Average at Texas Tech. Ault was named a First Team All-American in 1972 and signed a free agent contract with the Texas Rangers in 1973.
He made his MLB debut on September 9, 1976, with the Rangers and was later taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Expansion Draft. Ault hit the Blue Jays' first two franchise home runs, both on their first Opening Day.
Ault was elected to the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 1990 and the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.
DOUG AULT, 1B
1976-1978, 1980
Josh Bard played for the Red Raiders from 1997-1999 and was a First Team All-American in all three seasons. Bard led the Red Raiders in multiple offensive categories and owns practically every batting record for catchers in the Texas Tech record book. He is still tied for the career doubles record with Clint Bryant at 73.
Bard was taken in the 3rd round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies and made his MLB debut on August 23, 2002 for the Cleveland Indians. Bard also made stops with the Red Sox, Padres, Nationals, and played his last MLB game with the Mariners in 2011.
Bard served several years as the Bench Coach for the New York Yankees and in 2019 returned to the Dodgers as their Bullpen Coach. He was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2016.
JOSH BARD, C
2002-2011
Chad Bettis attended Monterey HS in Lubbock, Texas. He pitched for the Red Raiders from 2008-2010 leading the team in Wins each season, Innings Pitched in 2008 and 2009, and ERA in 2009 as well. Bettis is still tied with Brandon Roberson atop the Red Raiders' season Saves list with 10 in 2010 and tops the career list with 17.
Bettis was taken in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies and made his MLB debut on August 1, 2013. Bettis was diagnosed with testicular cancer in late 2016 and underwent surgery, He later underwent chemotherapy beginning in March, 2017. In August, 2017 he returned to the mound to pitch 7 scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. Bettis announced his retirement from professional baseball in June, 2020.
CHAD BETTIS, RHP
2013-2019
Dallas Braden transferred to Texas Tech and pitched the 2004 season for the Red Raiders. He led the team in Innings Pitched (98.2) and Strikeouts (93) and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 24th round of the 2004 MLB Draft.
Braden made his MLB debut on April 24, 2007 and spent five seasons with the A's before shoulder injuries forced him to retire in 2014. On May 9, 2010 (Mother's Day), Braden pitched the MLB's 19th perfect game. His grandmother, who raised him after his mother died of cancer when he was in high school, was in attendance. In 2020, Braden revealed that his greatest career accomplishment was achieved while hungover.
Braden has served in multiple broadcast roles for ESPN and currently hosts a podcast and Facebook live show called "Starting 9" on Barstool Sports.
DALLAS BRADEN, LHP
2007-2011
Mark Brandenburg came to the Red Raiders from Humble HS for the 1991 and 1992 seasons. He led Tech in win both seasons with 12 and 10, Innings Pitched with 147.1 and 145, and an impressive 12 Complete Games per season. Brandenburg was a two-time All-Southwest Conference First Team selection and was the 1991 SWC Player of the Year.
He was drafted in the 27th round of the 1992 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. His MLB debut came on July 20, 1995 and he ended his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox in 1997.
Brandenburg was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2008.
MARK BRANDENBURG, RHP
1995-1997
Richard Keith "Stubby" Clapp came to the Red Raiders from Windsor, Canada. He led Tech that year in doubles (28) and triples (8) and remains tied with Keith Ginter atop the Season Runs Scored list with 97. Clapp was drafted in the 36th round of the MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and made his MLB debut with them on June 18, 2001. His MLB playing career ended that year in October, but his baseball career has continued.
Clapp's 5'8 height and on-field backflips made him very popular while playing for the AAA Memphis Redbirds. In 2007, he became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Redbirds. Clapp began coaching in the MiLB in 2008 and ultimately won back-to-back Manager of the Year awards in 2017 and 2018.
Clapp currently serves as the first base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.
STUBBY CLAPP, 2B
2001
Joe Dillon came to the Red Raiders by way of Santa Rosa JC in his native California. Dillon turned in an epic season for Texas Tech's 1997 Big 12 Championship team. He was named a First Team All American and Tech's first Big 12 Player of the Year that season. He belted a still school record 33 home runs, slugged a record .939, and racked up a record 215 total bases. Dillon was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2008.
Dillon was drafted in the 7th round of the MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals and made his MLB Debut on May 18, 2005 for the Florida Marlins. Dillon spent time in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan and finished his MLB career in 2009 with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Dillon was the Assistant Hitting Coach for the Washington Nationals in their World Series Championship season and for the 2020 season will be the Hitting Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies.
JOE DILLON, UTIL
2005, 2007-2009
Travis Driskill came to Texas Tech from Austin, Texas by way of Blinn College playing in the 1992 and 1993 seasons for the Red Raiders. Driskill led the Red Raiders in wins (10), innings pitched (120.2), ERA (2.83), and complete games (9) in 1993.
He was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians, his third time selected in the draft. Driskill was also drafted in the 76th round by the Astros in 1990 and the 11th round in the 1992 draft by the Angels. He made his MLB debut on April 26, 2002 for the Baltimore Orioles and finished his MLB career in 2007 with the Astros.
Driskill spent some time coaching in the MiLB as a pitching coach and is currently one of the radio broadcasters for the Round Rock Express.
TRAVIS DRISKILL, RHP
2002-2005, 2007
Robert Dugger played the 2016 season as a Red Raider after two years at Cisco College. He made 30 appearances on the mound that season and boasted a 6-1 record and 3 saves with a 2.67 ERA in 60.1 IP. Dugger's appearances ranked fourth all-time among Red Raiders. He was drafted in the 18th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Dugger made his MLB debut for the Miami Marlins on August 5, 2019 after being regularly ranked as one of that club's top prospects.
In 2020 he was named to the Marlins Opening Day roster. In 2022 he made one appearance for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cincinnati Reds. He was picked up out of Free Agency by the Texas Rangers before the 2023 season.
ROBERT DUGGER, RHP
2019-2022
Keith Ginter transferred to Texas Tech from Cypress College and immediately made an impact, leading the team in Batting Average (.426), Hits (106), and Stolen Bases (29) in 1997. Ginter earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honors as part of the Big 12 Championship team. The next season, he led the Red Raiders in Doubles (24) as part of the Big 12 Tournament Championship team. Ginter still sits atop the season Runs Scored list along with Subby Clapp at 97 and holds the season Base on Balls record at 78.
Ginter was drafted in the 10th round of the 1998 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and made his MLB debut on September 20, 2000 for the Astros. He spent much of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and made his final MLB appearance in 2005 with the Oakland A's. Ginter was a First Team All American in 1997 and was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2009.
KEITH GINTER, IF
2000-2005
Donald Harris came to Texas Tech from Waco, Texas. He led the Red Raiders in Triples in 1988 and 1989 with 7 each season and led the team in Home Runs in 1989 with 10. Harris was named First Team All-Southwest Conference in 1989 as well. He also played football for the Red Raiders as a defensive back. Harris appeared in 22 games for Texas Tech Football snagging 3 interceptions in 1987 and 1988.
Harris is the highest draft pick in Texas Tech Baseball history. He went 5th overall to the Texas Rangers in the 1989 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on September 4, 1991. He played three seasons with the Rangers and ended his MLB career in 1993.
Harris founded the Donald Harris Baseball Foundation to help improve the lives of children in need and encourage youth to live a positive healthy lifestyle through baseball and athletic interaction.
He is currently the coach of Judson Rocket Baseball at Judson High School in San Antonio, Texas.
DONALD HARRIS, OF
1991-1993
Chuck Harrison was Texas Tech Baseball's first professional player. Harrison came to Tech from Abilene, Texas and played in the 1961 and 1962 seasons. He led he Red Raiders in Home Runs in 1961 with 8.
Harrison was signed with the Houston Colt .45s in 1963 and made his MLB debut on September 15, 1965 with the Houston Astros. Harrison played three seasons with the Astros and the final two seasons of his career with the Kansas City Royals. Harrison finished his career with a .991 fielding percentage a first base.
He was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2009.
CHUCK HARRISON, 1B
1965-1967, 1969, 1971
Mike Humphreys came to the Red Raiders from Dallas, Texas and was a three time All-SWC First Team selection (1986, 1987, 1988). Humphreys led Tech in HRs in 1986 (14) and was named the SWC Freshman of the Year as well. He led the team in HRs again in 1988 with 18, Batting Average (.407), Hits (87), and RBI (73).
Humpreys is the first of only six Red Raiders to hit for the cycle. He went 4-4, 5RBI, 3R against Sul Ross State University on February 16, 1986 in Midland.
Humphreys was drafted in the 15th round of the 1988 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut on July 29, 1991 with the New York Yankees. Humphreys played three seasons with the Yankees and ended his MLB career in October, 1993.
Humphreys was inducted into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2005.
MIKE HUMPHREYS, OF
1991-1993
Colt Hynes, a native of Weatherford, Texas, transferred to Texas Tech from North Central Texas College for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Hynes led the Red Raiders in ERA in 2006 with a 2.93 and a 5-3 record.
Hynes was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 31st round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on July 14, 2013 and made his final appearance in April of 2015 for the Toronto Blue jays.
Hynes later spent time with the Dodgers, Athletics, and Indians. He retired from baseball in 2018.
COLT HYNES, LHP
2013, 2015
Nate Karns came to the Red Raiders out of Martin HS in Arlington, Texas. He was drafted in the 10th round of the MLB Draft by the Houston Astros in 2006 but opted instead to come be a Red Raider for the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Karns was drafted in the 12th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals. He made his MLB debut on May 28, 2013 for the Nationals and has seen MLB action with the Rays, Mariners, and Royals. He's compiled a 16-12 record and 4.30 career ERA. Karns' last appearance in the MLB was April 6, 2019 for the Baltimore Orioles, after which an injury saw him sent down for rehab assignment and ultimately released.
NATE KARNS, RHP
2013-2017, 2019
Jeff Karstens came to the Red Raiders from Spring Valley, California by way of Grossmont College. He led Tech in Appearances (24), Wins (8), and Saves (6) in 2003.
Karstens was taken in the 19th round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut on August 22, 2006. Karstens was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008 and spent the majority of his MLB career with that club with 114 Appearances and 73 Games Started. He pitched his final game in 2012 after which a shoulder injury ended his career.
JEFF KARSTENS, RHP
2006-2012
Roger Kieschnick, a native of Rockwall, Texas, played 2006-2008 for the Red Raiders. A First Team Freshman All-American, Kieschnick led Tech in Hits (85) and RBI (55) in 2006, Hits (70), Doubles (25), Triples (5), Home Runs (T13) in 2007, and RBI (65) in 2007, and Triples (T3) and Home Runs (17) in 2008.
Kieschnick was rated by Baseball America as the top position player from Texas in 2008 and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on July 31, 2013 for the Giants and appeared in 38 games that season. Kieschnick spent the 2014 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and it was his final in the MLB.
ROGER KIESCHNICK, OF
2013-2014
Brandon Kolb came to Texas Tech from California by way of Chabot College. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 38th round of the 1992 MLB Draft but opted instead to play college baseball. He played the 1995 season for the Red Raiders and was taken in the 4th round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres.
Kolb made his MLB debut on May 12, 2000 for the Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers and played his final MLB game for that club in September, 2001.
BRANDON KOLB, RHP
2000-2001
Trey Lunsford, a native of Odessa, Texas, came to the Red Raiders by way of Grayson County College for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. He was drafted out of Grayson in the 37th round of the1998 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs but opted to continue on to Texas Tech.
Lunsford was taken in the 33rd round of the 2000 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants and spent two seasons with that club making 4 appearances between 2002 and 2003. His MLB debut was on September 12, 2002. Following a thumb injury Lunsford then underwent Tommy John surgery ending his baseball career.
TREY LUNSFORD, C
2002-2003
Matt Miller, a native of Lubbock who attended Monterey HS, was drafted in the 5th round of the 1993 MLB Draft out of high school by the Chicago Cubs, but opted instead to play a three year career at Texas Tech. Miller led the Red Raiders in Wins in 1995 (11), and 1996 (12), Innings Pitched in 1996 (110.2), and tossed 5 Complete Games in 1995 as well. He remains 2nd all time in Wins with 25 in his time in the scarlet and black and was a First Team All-Southwest Conference selection in 1996.
Miller was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1996 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers and spent two seasons with that club making 15 appearances. He made his MLB debut on May 8, 2001 and his final appearance just under a year later.
MATT MILLER, LHP
2001-2002
Ryan Nye came to the Red Raiders from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and played only one season in Lubbock, but he made his presence known while he was here. Nye led Tech in Wins (11), Innings Pitched (116), ERA (2.25), and tossed 7 complete games in 1994. He was a First Team All-American selection and the Southwest Conference Newcomer of the Year as well.
Nye had been drafted in the 43rd round of the MLB Draft by the Mariners out of high school in Cameron, Oklahoma and again in the 22nd round by the Mariners out of UAFS. He was taken in the 2nd round of the 1994 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies and was with that club for two MLB seasons making 5 appearances. Nye's MLB debut came on June 7, 1997 and his final appearance just under a year later.
RYAN NYE, RHP
1997-1998
AJ Ramos, a Lubbock native who attended Estacado High School, made 71 appearances for the Red Raiders from 2006-2009. He led Tech with 8 wins and 88 Innings Pitched in 2007 and racked up 32 saves in his career.
Ramos was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 21st round of the 2009 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on September 4, 2012 with the Marlins. He racked up 99 saves between 2015 and 2017 and was named a MLB All-Star in 2016.
Ramos announced in 2020 he was working to make a comeback after a shoulder injury pushed him out of baseball in 2018. He signed a contract with the LA Dodgers and after a stop with the Cubs saw his first MLB action since 2018 with the Colorado Rockies.
In 2021 Ramos signed a minor league deal with the LA Angels and was moved to their MLB roster in September of 2021.
AJ RAMOS, RHP
2012-2018, 2020-2021
Dustin Richardson, a native of Newton, Kansas, came to Texas Tech by way of Cowley County Community College where he was drafted in the 39th round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers. He opted instead to put together two seasons with the Red Raiders in 2005 and 2006, the latter of which he led the team in appearances with 23. While at Texas Tech, Richardson also was part of the television show Knight School in which he tried out for the Texas Tech Men's Basketball team.
Richardson was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round of the 2006 MLB Draft and spent two seasons with that club making 29 appearances on the bump. Richardson's MLB debut was on September 28, 2009 and his last a little over a year later, both for the Red Sox. He's spent time in the Marlins, Braves, Angels, and Dodgers organizations and is currently a free agent following the 2019 season.
DUSTIN RICHARDSON, LHP
2009-2010
Chris Sampson, came to the Red Raiders via Lon Morris College where he was drafted in the 41st round of the 1997 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals. He opted to come to Texas Tech where he played the 1999 season as a shortstop for the Red Raiders.
Sampson was drafted in the 8th round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros but poor hitting performance in Class A ball prompted him to retire and begin coaching for Collin College. He realized through throwing batting practice that he had talent as a pitcher and in 2003, he gained a tryout and a contract from the Astros. Sampson progressed well and with a 7-1 record and 2.64 ERA with the AAA Round Rock Express he made his MLB debut on June 2, 2006. Sampson remained with the Astros through 2010 when he pitched in his final MLB game. He amassed 205 appearances and 33 starts with a lifetime ERA of 4.46 over 358.2 IP.
CHRIS SAMPSON, RHP
2006-2010
Travis Smith, a native of Oregon, came to the Red Raiders by way of Lassen College. He played the 1994 and 1995 seasons with Tech and in 1995 led the Red Raiders with 118.1 Innings Pitched, 97 Strikeouts, and tossed 5 complete games.
Smith was taken in the 19th round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers and made his MLB debut with them on June 21, 1998. Smith spent time with the Cardinals, Braves, and Marlins before finishing his career back with the Braves in 2006.
TRAVIS SMITH, RHP
1998, 2002-2006
Zach Stewart made his way to Texas Tech after stints at Angelo State University and North Central Texas College. He led the Red Raiders in his only season, 2008, in Saves with 3.
Stewart was taken in the 3rd round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds but was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009. Stewart made his MLB debut with Toronto on June 16, 2011 against the Baltimore Orioles. Stewart spent most of his career with the Chicago White Sox and started his final two games for the Boston Red Sox in 2012. Stewart continued playing retiring from baseball in May, 2019.
ZACH STEWART, RHP
2011-2012
Josh Tomlin, a native of Whitehouse, Texas where he played baseball for his father, came to Texas Tech by way of Angelina College. Tomlin was taken in the 11th round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres, but opted to become a Red Raider instead.
He was then taken in the 19th round of the MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians in 2006.
Tomlin made his MLB debut on July 27, 2010 where he outpitched CC Sabathia in a 4-1 win. Tomlin is known for incredibly low walk rates, averaging an MLB-leading 1.03 BB per 9 IP in 2017. Tomlin pitched 79.1 innings in 51 appearances for the Braves in 2019 and walked only 7 batters.
Tomlin was named to the 2020 Braves Opening Day roster and has remained active there since that time.
JOSH TOMLIN, RHP
2010-2021
Kelby Tomlinson came to the Red Raiders Seward County Community College and played only the 2011 season for Texas Tech. Tomlinson, a shortstop in college, is Texas Tech's only ABCA Rawlings Division I Gold Glove recipient. In his single season he led the Red Raiders in Hits (67) and RBI (43).
Tomlinson was drafted in the 12th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants and all of his 273 MLB games have come with that club. Tomlinson's first MLB home run was a grand slam off of James Russell of the Chicago Cubs. He followed the next day with his first walk-off hit, a single against a drawn-in five-man infield to defeat the Cardinals 5-4. Tomlinson has spent time since 2018 with the Diamondbacks, Mariners, and most recently the Colorado Rockies where he was released in June, 2020. Tomlinson is currently a free agent.
KELBY TOMLINSON, UTIL
2015-2018
Steve Watkins attended Lubbock Christian HS and was drafted from there by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the 1996 MLB Draft but he opted to continue on to college. Watkins first attended Lubbock Christian University and came to Texas Tech for the 1998 season.
He was then drafted again by the Padres in the 1998 MLB Draft, this time in the 16th round. Watkins made his MLB debut on August 21, 2004 and his final appearance in October of that season with 14.1 IP in 11 games.