Joshua Kuroda-Grauer becomes 27th Rutgers player in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Former Rutgers shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer was called up to the major leagues by the Athletics on June 29, joining the team ahead of their game against the Dodgers. He earned the promotion after leading Minor League Baseball with 109 hits this season and batting.323. Kuroda-Grauer made an immediate impact in his MLB debut, going 3-for-4 with an RBI, but the Athletics lost to the Dodgers 9-4. This marks the second Scarlet Knight to reach the majors this season, following Brian Fitzpatrick’s promotion by the Brewers in April.
- •Kuroda-Grauer joins Athletics as 27th Scarlet Knight in MLB.
- •He led minor leagues with 109 hits this season.
- •Kuroda-Grauer debuted with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- •Athletics lost 9-4 to the Dodgers in his debut.
- •Brian Fitzpatrick was promoted earlier in the season.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — 27 Rutgers baseball players have made it to MLB. Who are the best 10?
"From Todd Frazier to Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, here's a look at the 10 greatest Scarlet Knights to reach Major League Baseball.
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