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Current MLB players who played college or Minor League Baseball for Utah teams

SALT LAKE CITY — With the baseball postseason coming up soon, here's a look at some current MLB players with Utah ties.

Mike Trout (Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels)

The four-time All-Star and American League MVP played for the Salt Lake Bees during the 2012 season. As a Bee, Trout led the team with a .402 batting average before being called up. In his rookie season, Trout won rookie of the year and is regarded around the league as the Major League Baseball's best player.

David Ortiz (Salt Lake Buzz, Boston Red Sox)

David Ortiz made his mark in Utah playing for the Salt Lake Buzz in the late 1990s.