26 Kernels alumni made Opening Day rosters across Major League Baseball

26 former Kernels have broke camp making Opening Day rosters across Major League Baseball. The Angels roster features 15 players who spent time in Cedar Rapids prior to making the bigs. Former Kernels have earned roster spots with the Royals, Twins, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Diamondbacks and Phillies respectively. Here is the complete list to the best of my knowledge:

Angels

Hank Conger (2007)

Jeff Mathis (2002)

Bobby Wilson (2004)

Mark Trumbo (2006-07)

Howard Kendrick (2004)

Erick Aybar (2003)

Alberto Callaspo (2003)

Brandon Wood (2004)

Peter Bourjos (2007)

Chris Pettit (2007)

Kevin Jepsen (2003-04)

Michael Kohn (2009)

Ervin Santana (2002)

Rich Thompson (2003)

Jordan Walden (2008)

Diamondbacks

Joe Saunders (2002)

Phillies

David Herndon (2007)

Rangers

Mike Napoli (2001-02)

Darrin O'Day (2006)

Mason Tobin (2008)

Rays

Joel Peralta (2001-02)

Sean Rodriguez (2004-05)

Red Sox

Bobby Jenks (2001)

John Lackey (2000)

Royals

Sean O'Sullivan (2007)

Twins

Alexi Casilla (2004-05)

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