The Major League Baseball season is roughly a quarter of the way completed, which means it’s time to take a look at how former Wolfpack baseball players are faring in the professional ranks. Trea Turner and Carlos Rodon are the lone players at the Major League level, though Rodon has not made an appearance this season due to injury.

Trea Turner, Shortstop, Washington Nationals

After returning from the disabled list, where the 23-year-old speedster began the season, Turner has struggled in 147 trips to the plate, batting just .236 and getting on base at a .265 clip. His slugging percentage is sitting at an even .400 and he’s stolen nine bases in 10 tries, so there is reason to believe that the former All-American can figure it out as the season progresses.

Andrew Knizner, Catcher, St. Louis Cardinals Organization

The Wolfpack’s starting backstop in 2016, Knizner has hit incredibly well in his short professional career. After mashing rookie-ball pitching last season, Knizner was sent to the Class-A Peoria Chiefs and in 148 plate appearances has produced a .309/.365/.537 slash line. He’s also shown advanced plate discipline, striking out just 8 percent of the time while walking in 6 percent of his plate appearances. Look for Knizner to be in line for a promotion later this season.

Will Gilbert, Pitcher, Oakland Athletics Organization

After being selected in the eighth round in 2016, Gilbert performed well in 15 relief appearances at Low-A, and was sent to Class-A to begin the 2017 campaign. The lefthander continued to perform and pitched to a stellar 1.04 ERA in 8.2 innings, but with a markedly decreased strikeout rate. He’s since been promoted to High-A, but has been hit hard and owns a 9.28 ERA in 10.2 innings out of the bullpen.

Preston Palmeiro, First Baseman, Baltimore Orioles Organization

Palmeiro didn’t hit particularly well last year at Low-A, and that trend has continued at Class-A for the former Wolfpacker. The lefty swinger is hitting just .219 in 146 trips to the plate with the Delmarva Shorebirds and is striking out in just over 30 percent of his plate appearances. He has produced three homers, and if he’s going to stick at first base, the Orioles are going to look for more power out of him.

Jake Buchanan, Pitcher, Chicago Cubs Organization

Buchanan has appeared in the Majors in each of the last three seasons for the Cubs and Astros and appeared in two games for Chicago last year, but has not seen any big league action this year. The 27-year-old righthander currently playing for the Iowa Cubs at the Triple-A level, where he’s pitching to the tune of 4.75 ERA in eight starts. Buchanan was designated for assignment Monday, but he could still earn some Major League time in form of a spot start or bullpen relief.