A full list of the Wildcats who have made their big-league debuts in the last decade-plus.
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:
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Schlereth throws during workouts for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, during spring training baseball in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: May 29, 2009
Team: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks
Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Perry against the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Friday, May 22, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 8, 2009
Team: Detroit Tigers
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)
Position: Starting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut: June 18, 2009
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
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)
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: April 26, 2009
Team: New York Yankees
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)
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: April 9, 2009
Team: Cleveland Indians
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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)
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut:Â Sept. 13, 2010
Team: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks
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)
Position: Shortstop
Big-league debut: May 18, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
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)
Position: First base/outfield
Big-league debut: Aug. 1, 2010
Team: Cleveland Indians
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)
Position: Relief pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 4, 2012
Team: San Diego Padres
Cleveland Indians pitcher Preston Guilmet throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýRelief pitcher
Big-league debut:Â July 10, 2013
Team: Cleveland Indians
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)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStarting pitcher/relief pitcher
Big-league debut:Â April 2, 2014
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýSan Diego Padres
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 / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýOutfielder
Big-league debut:Â June 27, 2014
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýToronto Blue Jays
Dan Butler. Photo courtesy of Pawtucket Red Sox
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýCatcher
Big-league debut:Â Aug. 10, 2014
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýBoston Red Sox
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)
Position: Second base/outfield
Big-league debut:Â July 11, 2015
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýNew York Yankees
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)
Position: Catcher
Big-league debut:Â Sept. 14, 2015
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýLos Angeles Angels
Orioles outfielder and former ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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.
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýOutfielder
Big-league debut:Â April 4, 2016
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýBaltimore Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays' Andy Burns scores on a ground out by teammate Devon Travis as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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)
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut:Â May 9, 2016
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýToronto Blue Jays
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.
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýShortstop
Big-league debut:Â June 29, 2017
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýSt. Louis Cardinals
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)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThird baseman/outfielder/designated hitter
Big-league debut:Â Sept. 12, 2017
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýTexas Rangers
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)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýStarting pitcher
Big-league debut:Â July 23, 2018
Team:Â St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman, right, celebrates after he drove in the winning run against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh.
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýShortstop
Big-league debut:Â Aug. 16, 2018
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies' Scott Kingery watches after hitting a three-run home run off ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Position: Infielder
Big-league debut: March 30, 2018
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýPhiladelphia Phillies
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.
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýOutfielder
Big-league debut:Â April 14, 2018
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýTampa Bay Rays
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)
Position: Infielder/outfielder
Big-league debut:Â May 22, 2018
°Õ±ð²¹³¾:ÌýCincinnati Reds
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 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)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýRelief pitcher
Big-league debut:Â Aug. 5, 2019
Team: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks
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.Â
Position:Ìý±õ²Ô´Ú¾±±ð±ô»å±ð°ù
Big-league debut:Â Sept. 4, 2019
Team:Â San Diego Padres
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)
±Ê´Ç²õ¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThird base/first base/designated hitter
Big-league debut:Â Aug. 30, 2020
Team:Â Boston Red Sox
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)
Position: Outfield
Big-league debut: Sept. 21, 2020
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
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)
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: June 23, 2021
Team: New York Mets
The Cubs' Alfonso Rivas gestures after hitting an RBI single on April 15, 2022.
Position: First baseman
Big-league debut: Aug. 29, 2021
Team: Chicago Cubs
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.
Position: First baseman/outfielder
Big-league debut: April 22, 2022
Team: Houston Astros
Los Angeles Angels' Chase Silseth pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif.
Position: Starting pitcher
Big-league debut: May 13, 2022
Team: Los Angeles Angels
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.
Position: Outfielder
Big-league debut: Aug. 10, 2022
Team: Oakland Athletics
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.
Position: Pitcher
Big-league debut: Aug. 16, 2022
Team: Miami Marlins
A Loyola Marymount transfer, Megill pitched at the UA from 2017-18, going 3-6with an era over 5.00 in 41 outings — just four of them starts.
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