Ballers’ Alumni Association
Catching Up with B’s Moving Onward and Upward in Baseball and Business
by Nick Clementi
In less than three full years of existence, the Oakland Ballers have had eleven former players get signed by MLB organizations, with Tyler Davis making history as the first Baller in The Show. Many more have gone on to showcase their talents in various professional leagues around the world, while other former B’s have hung up the cleats and pursued passions outside of the game.
Let’s catch up with some of your favorite Oakland Ballers:
RHP Tyler Davis (Triple-A, White Sox org.)
Tyler appeared in seven games for the 2024 B’s in the ballclub’s first-ever couple of weeks, appearing in five games as a pitcher and two games as a hitter. He only allowed one run in seven innings before his contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox.
Since joining the White Sox organization, Davis has made his way up the MiLB ladder, impressing at the Single-A levels before reaching AAA to end his 2024 season. His 2025 season at Double-A Birmingham was a success as well, finishing with a 3.17 ERA in 54 innings pitched as a reliever. After a scoreless stretch in Triple-A Charlotte this season, Tyler Davis had his dream realized; he was heading to the big leagues.
Davis’ first stint in the big leagues went well, recording an era in the low 3’s and a WHIP under 1. He’s currently back in Triple-A Charlotte, and in his first outing back, he did not allow a base runner in an inning of relief.
RHP Gabe Tanner (Single-A, White Sox org.)
Gabe Tanner was a key piece to the Ballers rotation last season, capped off by masterful performances in the 2025 PBL postseason. His 3.26 ERA and 9-0 record last year were rewarded, earning the honor of pitching on Opening Day as defending champions. Another opportunity would soon come knocking for Gabe this year.
Following his outing on June 5th in Great Falls, Montana (and a brunch with a Dispatches editor, possibly related), Tanner received word from his agent, via his girlfriend, during a game, that the White Sox had purchased his contract. Bittersweet for the Ballers, as Tanner was not only the anchor of the rotation, but also a beloved leader for the franchise on the field and in the community.
Tanner pitched in one game in the Arizona Complex League (Rookie Ball) before being sent to Kannapolis, North Carolina to pitch for the White Sox’ Single-A affiliate. So far through three starts as a Kannapolis Cannon Baller (yep, still a Baller), Tanner has a 2.57 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.
Gabe broke down how things have been going for him: “It’s been a huge adjustment to how everything works within the levels…[I’m] having a lot of fun and learning from top performers as well. Lots of people to take care of you and show you the way. Coaches are top notch and the bar is set so high, so working hard every single day.”
As far as his Ballers legacy, Tanner had this to say: “My time in Oakland was amazing and loved every second of it. I would like to be remembered for being a great teammate and showing love and appreciation for our fans and friends who were there everyday for us. Obviously being a good and consistent pitcher but it’s more than baseball, [it’s] bringing a community and town together to bring a bigger and better product than ourselves. I have so much love for every piece of the Oakland Ballers.”
RHP Noah Millikan (Rookie Ball, Nationals org.)
Noah “Milkman” Millikan had as close to a perfect season one could find in the PBL, recording a sparkling 2.12 ERA and a 10.2 K/9 rate compared to a 1.3 BB/9 rate. He also averaged over six innings per start across his 85 innings pitched. Despite the Pioneer League (unjustly) naming Matthew Sox as pitcher of the year, there is no doubt that Millikan’s season goes down in B’s history as the best pitching we’ve seen in franchise history.
Millikan signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association this offseason, but never threw a pitch for the organization. The Washington Nationals signed him on May 23rd and was assigned to the Florida Complex League. Through five games in rookie ball, Millikan has thrown 17 innings and has only given up one earned run.
RHP Adam Bogosian (Rookie Ball, Nationals org.)
Adam Bogosian was a right-handed reliever on last year’s championship team who became an important member of the B’s bullpen as the season went along. After an inconsistent start to the year, Bogosian did not allow a run in his last seven innings of the regular season. He was later called upon during the famed Game Five of the championship series in which Noah Millikan left early with an injury. Bogosian entered in the third inning and did not allow a single hit in three and a third innings, earning him the win in the biggest game of his professional career.
Adam was signed in May of this year by the Washington Nationals, joining Noah Millikan on the rookie ball affiliate for the Nats. Bogosian hadn’t allowed a run through his first seven innings before finally allowing runners across a few days ago.
C Dillon Tatum (Sioux City, American Association)
Dillon Tatum brought serious power from the catching position last year in Oakland, sending 23 balls over the fence in just 68 games. His OPS of 1.139 is the highest of any Baller in their short history. Many B’s fans will remember Tatum hitting six home runs in a four-game stretch in Boise last season.
Following a huge year in the PBL, Tatum signed with the Sioux City Explorers from the American Association. In 105 ABs, Tatum currently has three homers, nine doubles, and a .387 OBP.
RHP Conner “Chewy” Richardson (Cleburne, American Association)
Conner Richardson was a two-year Baller, joining the ballclub after a year on both Fargo-Moorhead and Lake Erie in indy ball. “Chewy” had a very respectable 2024 season on the inaugural Ballers roster, but his breakout would come a year later. Richardson finished last season with a 2.54 ERA and only eight walks in 49.2 innings. The 8th and 9th inning duo of Richardson and former B’s closer Connor Sullivan proved critical to the team’s historical success.
The North Dakota native Richardson briefly reunited with his hometown Fargo-Moorhead club this offseason before being traded to Cleburne (and reuniting with former Ballers). Regardless of his location, he’s gotten off to another great start. Richardson currently has a 2.30 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 27.1 innings.
An update from Tyler Lozano
After helping bring a championship home to Oakland, Tyler Lozano hung up the cleats this past offseason, deciding to get started on the next chapter of his life. Lozano founded Road Runners U, which he described to me as a “creative locker room for athletes, creators, and entrepreneurs to have a space that feels like that locker room that they never lose.” Lozano further explained, “Even though they may lose the aspect of camaraderie on the field, to build a platform off the field that is business-driven and is not only an educational place but a creative hub.”
Road Runners U has been going well, according to Tyler. “We’ve had three exclusive events in the last year, the first year of doing it. We’ve had world series winners, gold glovers…we’ve had retired players as well as active MLB All-Stars…We’ve helped launch three businesses. So really being that true business incubator for these brands and individuals whether they’re athletes or creators, really anyone that wants to turn a vision into motion.”
Looking back on his two seasons in Oakland, the Stockton native shared his experiences of getting to play professional baseball so close to home. “..the ability to play in a town where my family grew up, in a place that I used to go to as a child watching games. It brought a sense of childhood back to me.”
I think most B’s fans would agree that “T-Lo” was the first widely popular Oakland Baller, fitting of the song that attendees in Raimondi Park would belt out during his at-bats. “It was a dream come true. Being able to hear the fans sing my name from the stands…I dreamt of moments like that as a kid.”
Lozano was the third signing in Oakland Ballers history and his tenure with the franchise ended with a Hollywood script; he caught the final out to secure a championship for Oakland in front of a sellout crowd at Raimondi Park.
Nick Clementi is an Oakland native and lifelong Oakland baseball fan. He enjoys long walks on the beach and summer nights at Raimondi Park. He’s a Scrappy enthusiast who doesn't believe in sacrifice bunts. Sports content moderator by day, Ballers beat writer by night. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.
