Five UConn Pitchers Shine in MLB | Hartford News

Five former UConn pitchers are crushing it in MLB right now—Austin Peterson, Andrew Sears, Ben Casparius, PJ Poulin, and Anthony Kay—all shaped by legendary pitching coach Josh MacDonald. A UConn alum himself, MacDonald blends old-school grit with modern analytics to unlock each pitcher’s unique strengths. From Peterson’s role switch from starter to reliever to Sears’ pro nickname and on-field awareness, MacDonald’s influence stretches far beyond college. Even as players like Kay bulldoze through lineups or Poulin finesse elite hitters, MacDonald’s philosophy—owning the strike zone, competing fiercely, and embracing professionalism—continues to pay dividends. His first MLB success story, Scott Oberg, set the tone for a program that’s turning out major league stars one pitch at a time.

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