October 15, 2021
MLB postseason boasts prominent NJCAA alumni
17 former NJCAA student-athletes make it to the MLB postseason
Former NJCAA student-athletes in the 2021 MLB Championship Series
| American League |
| Boston Red Sox | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Ryan Brasier | RHP | Weatherford (TX) |
| Nick Pivetta | RHP | New Mexico |
| Josh Taylor | LHP | Scottsdale (AZ) |
| Houston Astros | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Tyler Ivey | RHP | Grayson (TX) |
| Josh James | RHP | Western Oklahoma State |
| National League |
| Atlanta Braves | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Adam Duvall | OF | Chipola (FL) |
| Terrance Gore | OF | Gulf Coast (FL) |
| Chris Martin | RHP | McLennan (TX) |
| Will Smith | LHP | Gulf Coast (FL) |
| Rick Kranitz | Pitching Coach | Yavapai (AZ) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Phil Bickford | RHP | Southern Nevada |
| Albert Pujols | INF | MCC-Maple Woods (MO) |
*Based off 40-man playoff roster
Former NJCAA student-athletes in the 2021 MLB Division Series
| American League |
| Chicago White Sox | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Tim Anderson | INF | East Central (MS) |
| Craig Kimbrel | RHP | Wallace State (AL) |
| Tampa Bay Rays | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Kevin Kiermaier | OF | Parkland (IL) |
| Cody Reed | LHP | Northwest Mississippi |
| National League |
| Milwaukee Brewers | ||
| Name | POS | NJCAA College |
| Aaron Ashby | LHP | Crowder (MO) |
| Lorenzo Cain | OF | Tallahassee (FL) |
*Based off 40-man playoff roster
