
Another month is in the books for former South Carolina Gamecocks who have taken their talents to the MiLB. Here’s how they performed in June.
Garrett Gainey – Bowling Green Hot Rods
With the Hot Rods, Gainey has managed to improve his overall ERA from 7.36 to 5.91 after adding 21 innings of work. Gainey’s strikeout number has increased from 11 to 36 as he continues to grow on the mound.
Cole Messina – Spokane Indians
Through 70 at-bats in June, Messina scraped together 13 runs off of 20 hits with nine RBI. Messina had a month-high three hits and two runs on June 24. The South Carolina native continues to take reps at designated hitter and catcher for the Indians.
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Eli Jones – Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
The 6-foot-1 righty Jones took the mound four times in June for the Mighty Mussels, during which his ERA increased from 3.74 in May to 5.65 in June.
In addition, Jones pitched fewer innings in June at just 13.2 compared to 21.2 in May and 22 in April. In June, Jones had 10 strikeouts and walked 9 batters.
Braylen Wimmer – Spokane Indians
It was a busy month for Wimmer as he took 101 at-bats in 25 games. At the plate, he produced 14 runs off 30 hits with four homers and 17 RBI.
As a utility man for the Indians, Wimmer was named NWL player of the week during the first week of June.
Jack Mahoney – Hartford Yard Goats
Taking the mound five times in June, Mahoney pitched to a 5.14 ERA across 21 innings. As a starter, Mahoney allowed 12 runs off 27 hits with 12 strikeouts and 10 walks. Mahoney has improved from last month’s 7.88 ERA, as his ERA now sits at 6.45.
Will Sanders – Iowa Cubs
On June 19, the Iowa Cubs moved Sanders to the Development List. Sanders had previously pitched to a 4.32 ERA in June after being transferred to the Cubs from the Knoxville Smokies. During his three starts in June, Sanders pitched 16.2 innings with 13 strikeouts.
James Hicks – Corpus Christi Hooks
Hicks remains on the 60-injury list after being transferred on May 12. The last time he took the mound was on April 24.
Noah Hall – Brooklyn Cyclones
Hall continues to dominate on the mound for the Cyclones, pitching to a 2.45 ERA in June. His ERA is down from 2.96 in May, with 23 strikeouts and just five runs allowed.
Cade Austin – Tampa Tarpons
As a strong relief pitcher for the Tarpons, Austin pitched to a 2.79 ERA in 9.2 innings across June. Allowing just seven runs and eight hits, Austin produced a 1-1 record with 12 strikeouts.
Brady Allen – Erie SeaWolves
Allen’s batting average improved slightly from .138 in May to .171 in June. Taking only 18 at-bats, Allen struck out seven times with five hits and two runs scored.
Julian Bosnic – Greensboro Grasshoppers
Bosnic’s ERA continues to improve as 2025 passes. After pitching to a 4.63 ERA in May, he got down to a 2.53 ERA in June. Across 10.2 innings of relief, Bosnic threw nine strikeouts, allowing just three runs off seven hits.
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Colin Burgess – Augusta Green Jackets
With the Green Jackets, Burgess batted .265 in June with eight RBI and left the yard twice. He produced 13 hits with six runs scored and slugged .429 with a .308 OBP in 49 at-bats.
Wes Clarke – Corpus Christi Hooks
Big changes came for Clarke in the month of June. On June 17, the Nashville Sounds transferred Clarke to the Development List.
Then, on June 19, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Clarke to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash. The Astros assigned Clarke to the Hooks the same day.
With both the Hooks and the Sounds, Clarke batted .357 in June with eight runs scored and 15 hits. Clarke also produced five homers with 12 RBI in 42 at-bats.
Carlos Cortes – Las Vegas Aviator
In June, Cortes batted .369, improving from .257 in May. His strong month included him hitting eight homers and driving in 36 runs in 103 at-bats.
Thomas Farr – Chattanooga Lookouts
After being assigned to the Dayton Dragons from the Chattanooga Lookouts on May 30, Farr was sent back to the Lookouts on June 3. From there, Farr was placed on the seven-day injured list on June 5.
Farr pitched one inning on June 25 but recorded no stats.
Brett Kerry – Salt Lake Bees
The Bees activated Kerry from the seven-day injured list on June 3. However, during June, Kerry struggled and pitched to a 9.85 ERA across five games. With four starts, Kerry had a 1-3 record and allowed 27 runs off 35 hits.
Daniel Lloyd – Chesapeake Baysox
In June, Lloyd pitched to a season-high 3.38 ERA, allowing six runs off eight hits. With 11 strikeouts in 10.2 innings, Lloyd made seven relief appearances for the Baysox.
TJ Shook – Binghamton Rumble Ponies
From May to June, Shook’s ERA increased from 0.69 to 4.38. Across seven starts, he threw 12.1 innings and allowed 9 runs off 15 hits. Shook also had just two walks compared to 14 strikeouts.
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