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PIL Players in the MLB

Since the founding of the Pacific International League in 1992, the league has established a premier reputation as a launchpad for professional talent, with over 50 alumni successfully advancing to the Major Leagues. The directory below highlights the historical lineage of these big-league veterans, tracking their formative summer development years in the Pacific Northwest alongside their official MLB timelines and career achievements. Each player’s name is hyperlinked to their official Baseball-Reference profile.

Pacific International League MLB Alumni Directory

Player NamePIL FranchisePIL YearsMLB YearsMLB Career Role & Summary
Justin AtchleyEverett Merchants1994‑19962001Left-handed pitcher who advanced to throw out of the Cincinnati Reds bullpen.
Brian BardenBend Elks2000‑20012007‑2010Infield utility specialist; Olympic Bronze Medalist and veteran of four big league teams.
Tony BarnetteEverett Merchants2003‑20052016‑2018Relief arm who starred in Japan’s NPB before anchoring the Texas Rangers bullpen.
Rick BauerOntario Meadow Larks1996‑19972001‑2008Durable right-handed relief pitcher who logged 7 seasons in the big leagues.
Justin BaughmanTacoma Timbers1993‑19941998Blazing fast middle infielder who broke into MLB with the Colorado Rockies.
Jason BayKelowna Grizzlies1998‑19992003‑20132004 NL Rookie of the Year, 3-Time MLB All-Star, and Silver Slugger power-hitting outfielder.
Willie BloomquistTacoma Timbers19962002‑2015Local PNW icon who logged a respected 14-year, 1,055-game MLB super-utility career.
Cam BooserSeattle Studs2011‑20122024‑PresentLeft-handed reliever who made a miraculous MLB debut with Boston after a 7-year carpentry retirement.
Randy ChoateTacoma Timbers / Kelowna1995‑19962000‑2015Elite left-handed specialist who made 672 major league pitching appearances.
Adam CimberSeattle Studs20102018‑PresentSubmarine-style relief weapon who has excelled across multiple Major League bullpens.
Jason EllisonEverett Merchants1998‑20002003‑2008Outfielder who spent 6 seasons in the major leagues, primarily with the San Francisco Giants.
Jacoby EllsburyBend Elks20022007‑20172-Time World Series Champion, 3-Time AL Stolen Base Leader, and 2011 AL MVP Runner-Up.
Jeff FarnsworthSeattle Studs19952002Right-handed pitcher drafted out of the PNW who reached the big leagues with Detroit.
Ron FloresOntario Meadow Larks1998‑19992005‑2007Crafty left-handed relief pitcher who logged time with the Oakland Athletics.
Jesse FoppertOntario Meadow Larks19992003‑2005Hard-throwing righty who emerged as a top starting prospect for the San Francisco Giants.
Jeff FrancisCoquitlam / Bellingham / Everett1999‑20012004‑2015First-round draft pick who served as the post-season ace for the 2007 Colorado Rockies.
Cole GillespieWenatchee AppleSox20032010‑2016Outfielder who logged big-league appearances for 5 different Major League teams.
Eric GundersonAloha Knights19921990‑2000Durable left-handed reliever who spent 9 seasons grinding across the major leagues.
Nick HagadoneKirkland Kodiaks20052011‑2015Hard-throwing lefty reliever who helped anchor the Cleveland Guardians bullpen.
Jason HammelWenatchee AppleSox20012006‑2018Starting pitcher who threw 13 MLB seasons and won the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs.
Aaron HarangKelowna Grizzlies19972002‑201513-Year MLB Starting Pitcher with 128 Wins who led the NL in Wins and Strikeouts in 2006.
Mark HendricksonEverett Merchants19932002‑2011Rare dual-sport professional athlete who played in both the NBA and MLB (starting pitcher).
Bucky JacobsenKelowna / Pendleton1994‑19952004Fan-favorite power hitter who slugged memorable home runs for the Seattle Mariners.
Levi JordanSeattle Studs20152024‑PresentInfielder who climbed steadily through the minor league ranks to earn his MLB call-up.
Jake LambSeattle Studs20102014‑PresentPower-hitting third baseman and 2017 National League All-Star with the Diamondbacks.
Justin LeoneTacoma Timbers1996‑19972004‑2007Third baseman who broke into the big leagues with the hometown Seattle Mariners.
Brent LillibridgeSeattle Studs20032008‑2013Super-utility speed specialist who played for 6 different Major League franchises.
Tim LincecumSeattle Studs20042007‑20162-Time NL Cy Young Winner (2008, 09), 3-Time World Series Champion, and 4-Time All-Star.
Todd LindenEverett Merchants19992003‑2007First-round switch-hitting outfielder who played 5 seasons for the San Francisco Giants.
Chris MagruderYakima Chiefs19952001‑2004Outfielder who logged 4 big-league seasons with the Rangers, Indians, and Brewers.
Brandon MannSeattle Studs20032018Journeyman pitcher who made his MLB debut at age 34 with Texas after starring in Japan.
Nyjer MorganSeattle / Kelowna1999‑20012007‑2014Outfielder known as “Tony Plush” who logged 7 seasons and delivered clutch postseason hits.
Aaron MyetteCoquitlam Athletics1995‑19961999‑2004First-round draft pick who pitched for the Rangers, White Sox, and Reds.
Riley O’BrienEverett Merchants20142021‑PresentHard-throwing modern relief arm tracking time out of National League bullpens.
Lyle OverbayEverett Merchants19962001‑2014First baseman who played 14 MLB seasons, racking up 1,355 hits and a World Series title.
Chad OrvellaEverett Merchants1999‑20012005‑2007Converted shortstop who became a high-leverage reliever for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Ian ParmleyEverett Merchants20092017Speed-first outfielder who broke into the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Jason PhillipsKelowna Grizzlies1996‑19972001‑2007Catcher who played 7 MLB seasons, famously wearing signature sports goggles behind the plate.
Robert RamsayKelowna Grizzlies19931999‑2001Local standout left-handed pitcher who advanced to throw for the Seattle Mariners.
Kevin RichardsonBellingham Bells19992009Catcher who advanced from the PIL straight into the Texas Rangers roster system.
Jerrod RigganEverett / Kelowna1994‑19952000‑2003Reliever who pitched out of the bullpen for the New York Mets and Cleveland Indians.
David RiskeTacoma Timbers19951999‑2009High-leverage reliever who pitched 11 seasons in MLB, making 462 major league appearances.
Marc RzepczynskiBellingham Bells20042009‑2018Left-handed specialist nicknamed “Scrabble” who won the 2011 World Series with St. Louis.
Jared SandbergKelowna Knights19972001‑2003Third baseman who slugged home runs for Tampa Bay; nephew of HOF Ryne Sandberg.
Taylor SaucedoSeattle Studs2012‑20132021‑PresentHigh-leverage left-handed relief specialist currently throwing for the Seattle Mariners.
Bobby ScalesAloha Knights19972009‑2010Veteran infielder who famously made his MLB debut with the Cubs at age 31 after 11 minor league years.
Steven Souza, Jr.Seattle Blackfins20222014‑2022Power-hitting MLB outfielder who launched 30 home runs for Tampa Bay in 2017.
Chris StewartAloha Knights20012006‑2018Defensive mastermind catcher who logged 12 seasons behind the plate in the big leagues.
Kevin StockerSpokane River Hawks19921993‑2000Starting shortstop for the 1993 National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Joe StrongSeattle Studs19932000‑2001Pitched out of the Florida Marlins bullpen, making his MLB debut at a historic 37 years old.
Ty TaubenheimBellingham Bells20012006‑2008Right-handed starting pitcher who broke into the big leagues with Toronto.
Mike ThurmanAloha Knights19921997‑2002Starting pitcher who logged 5 seasons in the majors with the Montreal Expos.
Mason TobinEverett Merchants20052011Hard-throwing reliever who made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers.
Ryan VerdugoSkagit Eagles20052012Left-handed pitcher who advanced to pitch for the Kansas City Royals.
Ryan WalkerEverett Merchants20152023‑PresentDominant high-leverage reliever making major waves in the National League bullpen landscape.
Jeff ZimmermanTacoma / Coquitlam / Kelowna1993‑19951999‑2001MLB All-Star closer who served as an elite shutdown weapon for the Texas Rangers bullpen.
Jordan ZimmermannCoquitlam Athletics20052009‑20212-Time MLB All-Star starting pitcher who threw a no-hitter for the Washington Nationals.