As the Major League Baseball regular season comes to an end on Sept. 27, it's a perfect time to look at the numerous talented players who once grazed the Doak but now call the major leagues home. Trea Turner - Philadelphia Phillies, Shortstop Three time MLB All-star, Trea Turner spent three seasons playing at NC State from 2012 to 2014 as the 13th-overall pick. In 2019, Turner won the World Series and became a national champion with the Washington Nationals. In 2021, he won the National League batting title, hitting .328 and leading the league in stolen bases. Carlos Rodón - New York Yankees, Left-handed Pitcher Three-time MLB All-Star and left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón played for NC State the same three seasons as Turner. In 2025, Rodón recorded 33 starts, a 3.09 ERA and 203 strikeouts. He made his return to pitch for the Yankees in August, and has ramped up to a starting role ahead of the postseason. Patrick Bailey - Cleveland Guardians, Catcher Played as a catcher for NC ...