Notable Players
Since its inception, the KIT League has produced several players who have been drafted by Major League baseball teams:
- Marty Beno: Marty played for the Union City Greyhounds in 2005 and was the first KIT League alumnus to be drafted by a Major League franchise. In 2008, he played for the Hagerstown Suns before moving to the Potomac Nationals, both of which are farm teams for the Washington Nationals. In 2007, he made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Nationals.
- Tyler Blanford, a former Owensboro Oiler, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2009. He was previously drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2006.
- Brandon Braboy: A former Tradewater Pirate, Brandon was picked up in the 18th round of the draft by the New York Yankees.
- Tim Dunn, a current player for the Fulton Railroaders was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2009.
- Wade Gaynor: A former Tradewater Pirate, Wade was drafted in 2009 by the Detroit Tigers.
- Rafael Hill: A former Union City Greyhound, Rafael was drafted by the Texas Rangers.
- Josh Hester: Josh, who played for the Fulton Railroaders in 2006 was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008.
- Justin Long: A 2008 player for the Tradewater Pirates, was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009.
- Ryan Modglin, a right-handed pitcher for the Bulls in 2009, was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2008.
- Cory White: A Fulton Railroaders player for the 2007, 2008, and 2009 seasons was drafted by the Cleveland Indians.
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