Eagles In The Pros Update: MLB and Minor Leagues

With Major League Baseball finishing its opening week of the season, the FGCU Eagles Nest took a look at some former Eagles now in the MLB and minor leagues. Check out how they're doing so far and feel free to use this page as an index of easy links for the future.

Chris Sale (Chicago White Sox)

The only current major leaguer who made their way from Swanson Stadium, Sale is now 2-0 on the season. He took the mound on Opening Day and went 7.1 innings while giving up three earned runs and striking out eight. In his second outing, the southpaw went 8 innings and gave up no earned runs, while striking out six batters. His slider continues to dominate the South Side of Chicago. White Sox veteran Paul Konerko said "I don't think I've ever played with a lefty with as good stuff as him."

Casey Coleman (Free Agent)
The Chicago Cubs cut Coleman after the former FGCU pitcher spent his entire career in Chicago following his selection in the 15th round of the 2008 draft. He is headed to Arizona to work out and throw while he awaits other teams' calls. (Des Moines Register)

Richard Bleier (Buffalo Bisons (AAA) - Toronto Blue Jays)
The former FGCU lefty has recorded some big league time and has pitched once already this season for the Bisons (1.2 innings - 0 earned runs). He holds the most experience besides Coleman and Sale and is definitely a name to watch.

Harrison Cooney (Burlington Bees (A) - LA Angels)
Drafted by the Angels in the 6th round of the 2013 Draft, Cooney picked up his first win already with the Bees. He is one of the Eagles brightest young prospects.

Brandon Bednar (Augusta GreenJackets (A) - SF Giants)
Another Eagle selected in the 2013 Draft, Bednar is off to a hot start, hitting .500 with the GreenJackets - that team name has to be one of the best in the minors as well.

Ricky Knapp (Savannah Sand Gnats (A) - New York Mets)
Knapp possess phenomenal command of his pitches, to go along with a game IQ. He has yet to see time with the Gnats, but there is no doubt he'll make his mark felt whenever he takes the mound.

Brandon Bixler (Cedar Rapids Kernels (A) - Minnesota Twins)
The recent Twins draftee already has two innings of his shutout ball under his belt. Be sure to watch this former Eagles' growth.

Mike Reeves (Dunedin Blue Jays (A) - Toronto Blue Jays)
The former FGCU catcher has made one appearance already and will be playing for the Florida based team, trying to achieve the big goal of returning to Canada to play for the Blue Jays.

Sean Dwyer (Modesto Nuts (A) - Colorado Rockies)
Another 2013 draftee, Dwyer has knocked in 3 RBIs already on the season, all coming from a double and a triple. He has taken advantage of his increased playing time.

Tim Roberson (Greenville Drive (A) - Boston Red Sox)
A 2009 Atlantic Sun All First Team selection, Roberson signed, undrafted, to the Red Sox and just began his 2nd season in Greenville.

Jacob Barnes (Brevard County Manatees (A) - Milwaukee Brewers)
He has already pitched five innings of shutout ball for the Manatees in 2014.

Stephen Wickens (New Britain Rock Cats (AA) - Minnesota Twins)
After spending last season with the nearby Fort Myers Miracle, Wickens was promoted to the Rock Cats in late March.