39 Former Bulls Set To Play in MLB Postseason

18 players & 2 coaches part of Bulls affiliate Tampa Bay Rays

2021-22 Bulls outfielder Josh Lowe is one of 38 former Bulls set to play in the 2023 MLB postseason. (Paxton Rembis (Durham Bulls))

October 3, 2023

Major League Baseball's postseason begins on Tuesday, with as many as 39 former Durham Bulls players set to participate, in addition to nine former Bulls that are part of their respective teams' coaching staffs. The Bulls' Major League affiliate, the Tampa Bay Rays, boasts 18 of those players, 13 of

The Sunshine State's other MLB squad, the Miami Marlins, features the second-most players who have played with the Bulls at five, while the Arizona Diamondbacks (three), Minnesota Twins (two), Texas Rangers (two), Philadelphia Phillies (two) and Milwaukee Brewers (two) also have multiple players with Durham ties. Nine of this year's ten postseason-worthy teams have at least one former Bull, with the exception being the Baltimore Orioles.

Nine members of those teams' coaching staffs have also worn a Bulls uniform, including three managers in the Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash (2005-06), Minnesota Twins' Rocco Baldelli (2002, 06-07, 10) and Atlanta Braves' Brian Snitker (1980). Snitker also managed Durham for three seasons, while 2019-22 Bulls skipper Brady Williams is now the Third Base Coach with Tampa Bay.

See below for the full list of former Bulls looking to earn a World Series title this October. Note the Braves, Dodgers, Astros and Orioles do not need to announce a postseason roster until this weekend since they won their division and are not participating in the Wild Card Round.

Tampa Bay Rays (18 Players, 2 Coaches)

Pitchers: Shawn Armstrong (2021-23), Chris Devenski (2023), Pete Fairbanks (2019, 21-23), Tyler Glasnow (2019-22-23), Andrew Kittredge (2017-19, 22-23), Zack Littell (2023), Colin Poche (2018-19, 22)
Catchers: Rene Pinto (2021-23)
Infielders: Jonathan Aranda (2022-23), Osleivis Basabe (2023), Curtis Mead (2021-23), Isaac Paredes (2022), Taylor Walls (2021, 23)
Outfielders: Josh Lowe (2021-22), Manuel Margot (2021-23), Raimel Tapia (2023), Harold Ramirez (2022)
Manager: Kevin Cash (2005-06)
Third Base Coach: Brady Williams (2019, 21-22 Manager)

Minnesota Twins (2 Players, 2 Coaches)

Pitchers: Emilio Pagan (2019), Joe Ryan (2021)
Manager: Rocco Baldelli (2002, 06-07, 10)
First Base/Catching Coach: Hank Conger (2016)

Texas Rangers (2 Players)

Pitchers: Nathan Eovaldi (2018)
Infielders: Nathaniel Lowe (2018-19)

Houston Astros (1 Player)

Pitcher: Ryne Stanek (2016-18)

Toronto Blue Jays (1 Player)

Outfielders: Kevin Kiermaier (2013-14, 18)

Arizona Diamondbacks (3 Players, 1 Coach)

Infielders: Evan Longoria (2007-08, 12)
Pitchers: Merrill Kelly (2013), Ryan Thompson (2021-23)
Assistant Pitching Coach: Dan Carlson (1998)

Atlanta Braves (1 Player, 3 Coaches)

Pitchers: Kirby Yates (2013-15)
Manager: Brian Snitker (1980, Manager from 83-84, 87)
Catching Coach: Sal Fasano (2002)
Hitting Consultant: Chipper Jones (1992)

Los Angeles Dodgers (2 Players)

Pitchers: Evan Phillips (2021), Ryan Yarbrough (2017, 19, 22)

Miami Marlins (5 Players)

Pitchers: JT Chargois (2022), David Robertson (2021)
Infielders: Xavier Edwards (2022), Joey Wendle (2019)
Outfielders: Jesus Sanchez (2019)

Milwaukee Brewers (2 Players, 1 Coach)

Pitchers: Hoby Milner (2018-19)
Infielders: Willy Adames (2017-18)
Hitting Coach: Ozzie Timmons (2000)

Philadelphia Phillies (2 Players)

Pitchers: Jose Alvarado (2017, 19), Cristopher Sanchez (2019)

Major League Baseball's postseason culminates in the 2023 World Series, which begins on Friday, October 27. For more information on the MLB playoffs, check out MLB.com/postseason by clicking here.