CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Former Cobra baseball player Kevin Kiermaier has gone all the way with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kiermaier is a center fielder for the Dodgers, who just won the World Series.
Congratulations to former Cobra Kevin Kiermaier on becoming a World Series Champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers!#Cobras🐍 pic.twitter.com/wDRpdeX9K2
— Parkland Baseball (@Cobra_Baseball) October 31, 2024
But before making it to the big leagues, Kiermaier showed his stuff at Parkland College. According to Parkland's website, Kiermaier played for two full seasons from 2008-2010, helping the Cobras to a 99-22 record, winning two MWAC and Region 24 Championships, and being named NJCAA All-American in both seasons.
Kiermaier was originally drafted into the big leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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