How seven former Diamond Heels are faring in the MLB

Posted Apr 9, 2024
First baseman Michael Busch — drafted as the 31st pick to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 —is the youngest Diamond Heel currently in the MLB. This season, Busch was traded to the Chicago Cubs, and he faced his previous team in a series last weekend. Catcher Jacob Stallings has signed with the Colorado Rockies, where he joins Daniel Bard. (Daily Tar Heel)

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