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Andrew Nardi is the 34th Arizona Wildcat to make the big leagues since 2009. Here are all of them:
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Andrew Nardi is the 34th Arizona Wildcat to make the big leagues since 2009. Here are all of them:

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Aug 16, 2022
  • Aug 16, 2022 Updated Aug 16, 2022
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A full list of the Wildcats who have made their big-league debuts in the last decade-plus.

Andrew Nardi joins list of ex-Wildcats in the big leagues

Andrew Nardi

Andrew Nardi

Andrew Nardi is a big-leaguer.

The former UA right-hander was called up to the big leagues on Sunday, becoming the  34th ex-Wildcat to make the majors since 2009. He made his big-league debut Tuesday night for the Marlins.

Here's a look at the list:

Daniel Schlereth

Daniel Schlereth

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Schlereth throws during workouts for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, during spring training baseball in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Elaine Thompson

Daniel Schlereth

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: May 29, 2009

Team: Arizona Diamondbacks

Ryan Perry

Ryan Perry

Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Perry against the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Friday, May 22, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Duane Burleson

Ryan Perry

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: April 8, 2009

Team: Detroit Tigers

Brad Mills

Brad Mills,

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brad Mills throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

H. RUMPH JR

Brad Mills

Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher

Big-league debut: June 18, 2009

Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Mark Melancon

Mark Melancon

This is a 2010 photo of Mark Melancon of the New York Yankees baseball team. This image reflects the New York Yankees active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kathy Willens

Mark Melancon

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: April 26, 2009

Team: New York Yankees

Trevor Crowe

Trevor Crowe

Cleveland Indians' Trevor Crowe hits an RBI-single off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Harrell, scoring Trevor Crowe, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Charles Rex Arbogast

Trevor Crowe

Position: Outfielder

Big-league debut: April 9, 2009

Team: Cleveland Indians

Konrad Schmidt

Bryan Shaw, Konrad Schmidt

Arizona Diamondbacks' Konrad Schmidt, right, fields a bunt hit by Colorado Rockies' Edgmer Escalona as Diamondbacks pitcher Bryan Shaw, left, jumps out of the way during the 12th inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Phoenix. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 7-4.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ross D. Franklin

Konrad Schmidt

Position: Catcher

Big-league debut: Sept. 13, 2010

Team: Arizona Diamondbacks

Jason Donald

Josh Bard, Jason Donald

Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard waits for the ball as Cleveland Indians' Jason Donald slides safely into home in the fourth inning during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Donald scored on a single by Michael Brantley. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Elaine Thompson

Jason Donald

Position: Shortstop

Big-league debut: May 18, 2010

Team: Cleveland Indians

Jordan Brown

Jordan Brown, Asdrubal Cabrera

Cleveland Indians' Jordan Brown, left, talks with Asdrubal Cabrera during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Mark Duncan

Jordan Brown

Position: First base/outfield

Big-league debut: Aug. 1, 2010

Team: Cleveland Indians

Cory Burns

Cory Burns

This is a 2012 photo of Cory Burns of the San Diego Padres baseball team. This image reflects the Seattle Mariners active roster as of Feb. 27, 2012 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Charlie Riedel

Cory Burns

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012

Team: San Diego Padres

Preston Guilmet

Preston Guilmet

Cleveland Indians pitcher Preston Guilmet throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya

Preston Guilmet

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: July 10, 2013

Team: Cleveland Indians

Donn Roach

Donn Roach

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Donn Roach works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

David Zalubowski

Donn Roach

Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher

Big-league debut: April 2, 2014

Team: San Diego Padres

Brad Glenn

Arizona vs. ASU baseball

UA's Brad Glenn gets back to first as ASU's Ike Davis attempts to tag him on a pick-off in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday, May 23, 2008. The UA won in 11 innings 4-3. Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily Star

Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily Star

Brad Glenn

Position: Outfielder

Big-league debut: June 27, 2014

Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Dan Butler

Butler

Dan Butler. Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red Sox

Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red Sox

Dan Butler

Position: Catcher

Big-league debut: Aug. 10, 2014

Team: Boston Red Sox

Rob Refsnyder

Rob Refsnyder

New York Yankees Rob Refsnyder returns to the dugout after an at-bat during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kathy Willens

Rob Refsnyder

Position: Second base/outfield

Big-league debut: July 11, 2015

Team: New York Yankees

Jett Bandy

As Angels Baseball

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jett Bandy and closer Andrew Bailey enjoy a laugh as the congratulate each other after closing out the Angels' 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Lenny Ignelzi

Jett Bandy

Position: Catcher

Big-league debut: Sept. 14, 2015

Team: Los Angeles Angels

Joey Rickard

Yankees Orioles Baseball

Orioles outfielder and former Arizona Wildcat Joey Rickard has bounced around between the majors and Triple-A this season. “Baseball is an everyday battle to find your swing,” he said. Rickard, who was a major contributor to the Cats’ 2012 title run, was batting .349 in the minors.

Gail Burton / The Associated Press

Joey Rickard

Position: Outfielder

Big-league debut: April 4, 2016

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Andy Burns

Blue Jays Diamondbacks Baseball

Toronto Blue Jays' Andy Burns scores on a ground out by teammate Devon Travis as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo waits for the throw during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Phoenix. The Blue Jays won 5-1. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Matt York

Andy Burns

Position: Infielder

Big-league debut: May 9, 2016

Team: Toronto Blue Jays

Alex Mejia

Mejia's first 2 major league hits lead Cardinals past Nats

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Alex Mejia, right, is congratulated by Stephen Piscotty after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2017, in St. Louis. It was the only home run of Mejia's MLB career.

Jeff Robertson, Associated Press

Alex Mejia

Position: Shortstop

Big-league debut: June 29, 2017

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Willie Calhoun

Rangers Athletics Baseball

Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun, right, celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Ryan Buchter in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 26, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ben Margot

Willie Calhoun

Position: Third baseman/outfielder/designated hitter

Big-league debut: Sept. 12, 2017

Team: Texas Rangers

Daniel Ponce de Leon

Astros Cardinals Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon stands on the mound as he waits to be removed during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 27, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jeff Roberson

Daniel Ponce de Leon

Position: Starting pitcher

Big-league debut: July 23, 2018

Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Kevin Newman

Cubs Pirates Baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman, right, celebrates after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh.

Keith Srakocic, Associated Press

Kevin Newman

Position: Shortstop

Big-league debut: Aug. 16, 2018

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Scott Kingery

Diamondbacks Phillies Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a three-run home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Matt Slocum

Scott Kingery

Position: Infielder

Big-league debut: March 30, 2018

Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Johnny Field

Rays Mariners Baseball

Tampa Bay Rays’ Johnny Field was a groomsman at former Wildcat teammate Rob Refsnyder's wedding. The two have spent time on the same team together in the majors.

Ted S. Warren / AP Photo

Johnny Field

Position: Outfielder

Big-league debut: April 14, 2018

Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Brandon Dixon

Dodgers Reds Baseball

Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Dixon, left, celebrates with third base coach Billy Hatcher (22) after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

John Minchillo

Brandon Dixon

Position: Infielder/outfielder

Big-league debut: May 22, 2018

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Kevin Ginkel

Phillies Diamondbacks Baseball

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in his Major League Baseball debut during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ross D. Franklin

Kevin Ginkel

Position: Relief pitcher

Big-league debut: Aug. 5, 2019

Team: Arizona Diamondbacks

Seth Mejias-Brean

Diamondbacks Padres Baseball

The Padres' Seth Mejias-Brean, left, gets a hug from Ty France in a celebration after hitting a walkoff two-run home run against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 22. 

Alex Gallardo / The Associated Press

Seth Mejias-Brean

Position: Infielder

Big-league debut: Sept. 4, 2019

Team: San Diego Padres

Bobby Dalbec

Blue Jays Red Sox Baseball

Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec watches his solo home rin in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Elise Amendola

Bobby Dalbec

Position: Third base/first base/designated hitter

Big-league debut: Aug. 30, 2020

Team: Boston Red Sox

Jared Oliva

Cubs Pirates Baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) makes the catch on a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Cameron Maybin as he collides with left fielder Jared Oliva to end a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. The Pirates won 7-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Gene J. Puskar

 Jared Oliva

Position: Outfield

Big-league debut: Sept. 21, 2020

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Tylor Megill

Braves Mets Baseball

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Noah K. Murray

Tylor Megill

Position: Starting pitcher

Big-league debut: June 23, 2021

Team: New York Mets

Alfonso Rivas

Cubs Rockies Baseball

The Cubs' Alfonso Rivas gestures after hitting an RBI single on April 15, 2022.

David Zalubowski, Associated Press

Alfonso Rivas

Position: First baseman

Big-league debut: Aug. 29, 2021

Team: Chicago Cubs

JJ Matijevic

Cardinals Astros Spring Baseball

Houston Astros' J.J. Matijevic gets back safely to first base on a pickoff attempt in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press

JJ Matijevic

Position: First baseman/outfielder

Big-league debut: April 22, 2022

Team: Houston Astros

Chase Silseth

Angels Athletics Baseball

Los Angeles Angels' Chase Silseth pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif.

Jed Jacobsohn, Associated Press

Chase Silseth

Position: Starting pitcher

Big-league debut: May 13, 2022

Team: Los Angeles Angels

Cal Stevenson

Angels Athletics Baseball

Oakland Athletics' Cal Stevenson (37) runs home to score on Tony Kemp's three run-double next to Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Jeff Chiu, Associated Press

Cal Stevenson

Position: Outfielder

Big-league debut: Aug. 10, 2022

Team: Oakland Athletics

Andrew Nardi

Padres Marlins Baseball

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Andrew Nardi (90) aims a pitch in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Miami. This was Nardi's major league debut.

Marta Lavandier, Associated Press

Andrew Nardi

Position: Pitcher

Big-league debut: Aug. 16, 2022

Team: Miami Marlins

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