The minor league baseball circuit is witnessing a wave of advancement as two former Kennesaw State Owls pitchers climb the ladder toward the majors.
Braden Osbolt, a sixth‑round selection of the Cincinnati Reds in the 2025 draft, began his professional career with the ACL Reds, the club’s rookie‑level affiliate. In eight appearances he logged a 7.76 ERA over 26.2 innings, but a strong finish to the season saw him stretch to five innings in each of his last three starts and record eight strikeouts against the ACL Angels on July 10.
Blake Wehunt, a ninth‑round pick, has taken a different route through the Red Sox system, rising to the Double‑A Portland Sea Dogs where he went 5‑4 with a 3.52 ERA and earned two Eastern League Pitcher‑of‑the‑Week honors. His recent stretch, a 3.48 ERA with 37 strikeouts across six starts in June and July, paved the way for a promotion to Triple‑A Worcester, Boston’s top affiliate.
A Rare Convergence of Talent
What makes their stories noteworthy is not just the individual achievements but the fact that they represent the only former Owls to currently compete at the Triple‑A level, underscoring the program’s impact on player development.
As the season progresses, scouts and fans alike will be watching to see how these pitchers adapt to higher competition, with the possibility of major‑league debuts looming on the horizon.