STANFORD, Calif. -- Seven former Stanford baseball players made Opening Day rosters on Major League Baseball teams. The total is the second-highest among Pac-12 school’s behind Arizona State’s 11.
The Houston Astros have the biggest contingent of Stanford players with catcher Jason Castro and shortstop Jed Lowrie expected to take starting roles for manager A.J. Hinch, a member of the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame. Castro is also one of two former All-Stars along with Atlanta’s Carlos Quentin, who was dealt to the Braves April 4 from San Diego.
Stanford Players in Major League Baseball
Jason Castro, Houston
Sam Fuld, Oakland
Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City
Jed Lowrie, Houston
John Mayberry, New York (N)
Carlos Quentin, Atlanta
Drew Storen, Washington
Several others could make an impact for MLB teams this season. Stephen Piscotty (St. Louis), Scott Snodgress (Los Angeles Angels) and Mark Appel (Houston), the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft, are among those that have the potential to get the call in 2015.
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