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Former Notre Dame players in the minor leagues in 2022

Who should you keep tabs on this summer?

With Major League Baseball held up by a lockout, fans of America’s pastime might have to look elsewhere to get their fix for now. College baseball is the most obvious one at the moment since that season already has started. If fans have a little more patience, they will be able to keep up with the minor leagues in a month. Although there are much fewer teams than before, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of players to keep track of.

If you’re wondering if any former Notre Dame players are in the minors, you’re in luck. When the season begins, there will be quite a few players who once wore blue and gold working continuing their journey to baseball’s top level. If MLB gets its act together before it loses its whole season, you might see a few of these names with their parent club later this summer. Here’s who to look out for both this year and beyond:

Purcell Pavilion sold out for Notre Dame’s game against Duke

Think people are excited for this game?

With Notre Dame on such a hot tear lately, many have been wondering when Purcell Pavilion will start getting more fannies in its seats. The student section has been more packed lately, but the number of fans in the rest of the arena has left a little to be desired. Well, that won’t be the case for at least one night. People have realized how big the Irish’s game against Duke will be, and they want to be in the house for it:

Granted, some probably are there to watch Mike Krzyzewski in South Bend for one last time. Still, even that’s the case, there will be large contingent of Irish fans. If you don’t believe that, just look at these:

 

Oh, and if you’re wondering about all the green, here’s why:

You don’t have to be at the game to wear green either. The South Bend Cubs are doing their part:

With this game being shown on ESPN, a large TV audience will tune in to watch as big a moment for Notre Dame basketball as there has been in some time. To make it even better, Purcell Pavilion will be rocking like nothing else. Gosh, is it a good time to be following this program.