In July, Cam Devanney '15 became the first Raider to make a Major Leage Baseball Roster. On August 31, he became the first Raider to play in a Major League game, making his debut as a Pittsburgh Pirate at Fenway Park! Congratulations, Cam!

Credit for above photo: Jonathan Rossi '97

Cam in the News

The Eagle-Tribune: Cam Devanney did it! Ex-Central star made major league debut at Fenway

Major League Baseball: Devanney recalled and eager for long-awaited MLB debut

 

First Raider to Reach the Majors

July 25, 2025

Congratulations to Cam Devanney '15! On July 8, he was promoted to the Kansas City Royals and is the first CCHS alumnus to be called up to a Major Leage Baseball team!

After a successful season for the Royal's Triple-A team the Omaha Storm Chasers, he was added to the Major League roster for the July 8 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A shortstop for the Storm Chasers, Cam was hitting .272 with 18 homers and 55 RBI - third in homers and tied for fourth in RBI in the International League.

The Pirates must have liked what they saw - they traded for Cam a week later on July 16!

Read more about Cam's recent success:

• The Eagle Tribune: Cam Devanney is going to The Show: K.C. Royals call up the former Central Catholic star
• The Eagle Tribune: Under the Lights: Devanney's loaded Central squad
• The Eagle Tribune: Devanney's former coach: His 'passion' for game extraordinary
• Elon Phoenix: Cam Devanney ’19 Promoted to the Kansas City Royals

At Central Catholic, Cam was a two-time MVP for the Merrimack Valley Conference and a three-time Eagle-Tribune All-Star.

He attended Elon University in North Carolina and was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. He was traded to the Royals in December of 2023.

He has also played for Team USA.

 

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On Deck: Knocking on the Door

Dominic Keegan '18 is well-positioned to follow Cam to the Major Leagues this year! Dom is having a successful season for the Tampa Bay Rays Triple-A team. Dom played collegiately for Vanderbilt University, where he won the College World Series.

 

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The Raider Baseball List

Updated September 9, 2025

The following are Raider Alumni who have been drafted by Major Leage Baseball Teams.

Let us know if we are missing anyone! Email website@centralcatholic.net.

Steve Hajjar '18

• Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 (21st Round)  -Decided to play for the University of Michigan Baseball Team.
• Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2021 (2nd Round)

Dominic Keegan '18

• Drafted by the New York Yankees in 2021 (16th Round) - Decided to return to Vanderbilt for his Senior Year.
• Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022 (4th Round)
• Currently with the Triple-A Club in Durham (Rays)

Cam Devanney '15

• Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019 (15th Round)
• Called up to the Kansas City Royals on 7/8/2025 to make his Major League Debut.

Dennis Torres '08

• Drafter by the Balitmore Orioles in 2012 (28th Round)
• Highest Level: Double A Bowie

 Allen "Buster" Mottram '99

• Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003 (24th Round)

Bryan Welch '96

• Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1996 (37th Round)

Gregory Coppeta '87

• Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1990 (9th Round) from University of Southern Maine (Gorham, ME).

George Evangelista '87

• Drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1990 (47th Round) from Merrimack College (North Andover, MA).

Dean Borrelli '85

• Drafter by the then Oakland Athletics in 1988 (15th Round)
• Highest Level: Triple A (level before going to the Majors)

David Lavallee '85

• Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 35th round of the 1989 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI).

Mike Camuso '68

• Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1968 (36th Round) - Attended UMASS Lowell
• Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1972 (14th Round)
• Highest Level: Double A

 

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Honorable Mention

Ryan Kearney '94

• Played in the Cleveland Indians farm system for three years after a successful career at UMass Lowell

Robert Aziz '87

• Signed minor leagues: North Atlantic Baseball League

Eric Cyr '87

• Signed minor leagues: North Atlantic Baseball League

Joseph Berryman '66

• Signed a professional contract with the Boston Red Sox organization

Paul Wennik '55

• Was not drafted but did sign a professional contract to play in the Washington Senators organization.
• Played one season with their minor league club in the Appalachian League.

 

Let us know if we are missing anyone! Email website@centralcatholic.net.