Brett Kerry

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2020  ·  South Carolina  ·  Los Angeles Angels

A Clemmons, NC native, Kerry spent his summer in Lexington in 2020 after the pandemic cut his college season short — then returned to South Carolina to become one of the most decorated pitchers in Gamecock history. A consensus All-American as a junior in 2021, he still holds the last complete-game shutout in Carolina history (10 Ks vs. Kentucky, May 2021). The Angels selected him in the 5th round of the 2021 Draft and he spent five seasons climbing through the system, becoming the Rocket City Trash Pandas' all-time leader in wins, innings, strikeouts, and starts. Called up by Los Angeles on June 15, 2026, Kerry made his MLB debut two days later on June 17 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field — entering in the eighth inning of an 8-1 Angels victory. The 62nd Gamecock ever to reach the majors, and the latest proof that the pipeline from Columbia to Lexington to The Show runs strong.

TJ Shook

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2017, 2018  ·  South Carolina  ·  Colorado Rockies

A Columbia, SC native and South Carolina Gamecock, Shook signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent in 2020 after the shortened five-round draft. His path to The Show wound through six minor league seasons, a trade to the Mets organization and ultimately a selection by Colorado in the Minor League Phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. He dominated Triple-A Albuquerque in 2026 — going 2-0 with a 2.86 ERA, 7 saves and 29 strikeouts in 22 appearances, leading the PCL in saves — before getting the call he'd been chasing his whole career. On June 3, 2026 he made his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Angels, entering the eighth inning of an 8-2 Rockies win and retiring the side on just 10 pitches. His parents, woken up at 11:30 PM back home in Columbia two nights earlier when the call came, were waiting for him afterward. "I'm just super grateful for the opportunity," Shook said. "Loss for words."

Shane Drohan

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2018  ·  Florida State  ·  Milwaukee Brewers

A 5th-round pick of the Boston Red Sox in the 2020 draft out of Florida State, Drohan's road to The Show wound through years of development, a nerve decompression surgery, and a trade to Milwaukee in February 2026. He made his MLB debut on April 8, 2026 against the Red Sox ... the very team that developed him for five seasons. The left-hander's five-pitch arsenal features a 94-95 mph fastball with riding action, a cutter, slider, curveball and changeup. His summer in Lexington in 2018 was part of the foundation that carried him all the way to the majors.

Connor Thomas

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2017  ·  Georgia Tech  ·  Milwaukee Brewers

A 5th-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019 out of Georgia Tech ... where he was a two-time All-ACC selection ... Thomas spent years developing in the Cardinals system before Milwaukee selected him in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. He made the Brewers' Opening Day roster in 2025 and made his MLB debut on March 29. A ground-ball specialist with plus command, Thomas is a testament to persistence ... it took nearly eight years from his summer in Lexington to reach The Show.

TJ Hopkins

OF  ·  Blowfish: 2016  ·  South Carolina  ·  Cincinnati Reds

A Summerville, SC native and South Carolina Gamecock, Hopkins was a 9th-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 2019. He earned his way to the majors by hitting .337/.434/.544 at Triple-A Louisville before being called up by Cincinnati in 2023. The speedy outfielder made his debut on June 3, 2023 against the Milwaukee Brewers, entering as a pinch hitter. A double-plus runner with instincts to match, Hopkins is one of the most athletic players to come through The Lex.

Cody Morris

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2017  ·  South Carolina  ·  Cleveland Guardians

A 7th-round pick of the Cleveland Guardians in the 2018 draft out of South Carolina, Morris worked his way through Cleveland's system on the strength of a lively fastball and a sharp breaking ball. He made his MLB debut with the Guardians on September 2, 2022. A fellow Gamecock who pitched alongside other Blowfish alumni at South Carolina, Morris represents the pipeline between Columbia and Lexington that has produced so many big leaguers.

JP Sears

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2016  ·  The Citadel  ·  New York Yankees

A Sumter, SC native who pitched for The Citadel, Sears was an 11th-round pick of the Yankees in 2019. He debuted with New York on April 13, 2022 and quickly established himself as a reliable left-handed starter before being traded to Oakland. With the Athletics he developed into one of the more durable starters in the AL, racking up strikeouts with deceptive arm action and outstanding command. Now with the San Diego Padres, JP's journey from The Lex to the big leagues is a story worth following every start.

Charlie Barnes

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2015  ·  Clemson  ·  Minnesota Twins

Out of Clemson, Barnes was a 4th-round pick of the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 draft. He steadily climbed through Minnesota's system on his way to a July 17, 2021 debut with the Twins. A crafty left-hander with the ability to pitch deep into games, Barnes brings a cerebral approach to the mound that has kept hitters off balance at every level. His summer with the Blowfish in 2015 was one chapter in a long road to the big leagues.

Chas McCormick

OF  ·  Blowfish: 2016  ·  Millersville  ·  Houston Astros

The most decorated Blowfish alum in The Show, McCormick is a 2022 World Series champion with the Houston Astros. A 21st-round pick out of Division II Millersville, he proved every skeptic wrong by becoming a five-year MLB veteran. His signature moment came in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series when his leaping catch at the wall helped preserve the Astros' championship win. He set career highs across the board in 2023 including 22 home runs and 70 RBI. The "Chasmanian Devil" is the ultimate proof that the path to the majors isn't always a straight line.

Wil Crowe

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2016  ·  South Carolina  ·  Washington Nationals

A 2nd-round pick of the Washington Nationals in 2017 out of South Carolina, Crowe debuted in the shortened 2020 season with Washington and later found his groove as a starter with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Known for his sinker-heavy approach and ability to generate ground balls, Crowe pitched six seasons at the MLB level. His time in Lexington was part of a decorated Gamecock pedigree that produced multiple Blowfish alumni.

Taylor Widener

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2015  ·  South Carolina  ·  Arizona Diamondbacks

Another product of South Carolina's pitching pipeline, Widener was a 12th-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2016 before being traded to Arizona. He made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks on July 25, 2020 and later pitched for the Houston Astros. With a power fastball and sharp slider, Widener showed big-league stuff that scouts noticed as far back as his summer on the mound at The Lex.

C.D. Pelham

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2014  ·  Spartanburg Methodist  ·  Texas Rangers

One of the most unique paths to The Show in Blowfish history, Pelham attended Spartanburg Methodist College ... a two-year NJCAA program ... before being drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round in 2015. He made his MLB debut with Texas on September 5, 2018. The hard-throwing left-hander's story is proof that the road to the majors can start anywhere, including a summer in Lexington County.

Tyler Webb

LHP  ·  Blowfish: 2010  ·  South Carolina  ·  New York Yankees

A Gamecock product drafted by the New York Yankees in the 8th round in 2013, Webb made his MLB debut in pinstripes on June 24, 2017. He later spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals as a reliable left-handed reliever. Webb's low three-quarter arm slot and deceptive delivery made him a tough matchup for opposing left-handed hitters throughout his big-league career.

Ryan Garton

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2010  ·  Florida Atlantic  ·  Tampa Bay Rays

Out of Florida Atlantic, Garton was a 21st-round pick of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2012. He debuted with the Rays on May 26, 2016 as a hard-throwing right-handed reliever. Garton's explosive fastball and bulldog mentality in late-game situations made him a fan favorite in Tampa Bay. He and Tyler Webb both played for the Blowfish in 2010 ... a strong sign of the talent in that summer's squad.

Michael Kohn

RHP  ·  Blowfish: 2006  ·  Charleston  ·  Los Angeles Angels

The first Blowfish player to reach Major League Baseball, Kohn holds a special place in Blowfish history. A product of the College of Charleston, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 6th round in 2008 and made his MLB debut on July 26, 2010 ... just four years after suiting up in Lexington in the Blowfish's inaugural season. Kohn's debut proved the Blowfish could develop and send players to the highest level of the game, starting a tradition that continues to this day.