Three former University of Utah baseball players are set to start the MLB season on Opening Day rosters, highlighting the university's growing impact on professional baseball. Tanner Banks, who pitched for Utah from 2013 to 2014, is on the Philadelphia Phillies' roster. Last season, he pitched a total of 72.1 innings across both the Chicago White Sox and Phillies, showcasing a solid ERA of 3.98. His journey from the 18th round of the 2014 draft to the MLB is a testament to his resilience and skill.

Oliver Dunn, who played for the Utes from 2017 to 2019, will begin his season with the Milwaukee Brewers. Drafted by the New York Yankees in 2019, Dunn made his MLB debut in March 2024, and last season he appeared in 41 games with a .221 batting average. DaShawn Keirsey Jr., a standout from 2016 to 2018, is on the Opening Day roster for the Minnesota Twins after making his debut in September 2024. Keirsey Jr. had limited appearances last season but showed promise with a solo home run in his brief stint.