Official Site of the Redbirds · Jun 27, 2025
Baseball Redbirds in the Pros Update
John Rave _ KC RoyalsNORMAL, Ill. – Professional baseball is in full swing and nearing the 2025 All-Star Break in mid-July as Illinois State baseball alumni are scattered throughout the professional ranks. With numbers through June 26, here's a glimpse at all eight active Redbirds in the pros.
Paul DeJong, SS, Washington Nationals (MLB)
After finishing the 2024 season with the Kansas City Royals, DeJong signed a free agent deal with the Washington Nationals in February.
In 16 games for the Nationals, DeJong is hitting .204 with 11 hits, four doubles, and is slashing .204/.246/.278 with an OPS of .524.
Brock Stewart, RHP, Minnesota Twins (MLB)