Oklahoma State Alumni Report: MLB Postseason Week
Justin Wrobleski is where every Cowboys pitcher dreams of being — on the mound in October, in Los Angeles, with a World Series berth on the line.
The Oklahoma State product earned a spot on the Dodgers' NLCS roster against the Milwaukee Brewers as the team's designated long reliever, with Los Angeles opting to carry 13 pitchers for the series — one more than it used in the Division Series against Atlanta. The move was a deliberate one: manager Dave Roberts wanted a bulk arm capable of eating innings in a seven-game series, and Wrobleski got the call.
He's delivered on the trust, at least in part. In Game 1 on Monday, October 12, Wrobleski came on in relief and worked 0.2 innings, striking out one as the Dodgers fell 7-4. Then, in Game 4 on Thursday, October 15, he was sharper — 1.2 innings, three strikeouts, and one earned run in a 6-2 Dodgers loss, leaving him with a 3.86 ERA for the series. The Dodgers have found themselves in a hole, but Wrobleski has shown he belongs on this stage.
He's the only OSU alum active in the postseason this week, but he isn't the only Cowboy generating headlines.
Benge and McLean Among Mets' Gold Glove Finalists
While Wrobleski is navigating October baseball in the playoffs, two Oklahoma State alumni playing for the Mets are up for hardware of a different kind.
Outfielder Carson Benge and pitcher Nolan McLean are both finalists for National League Gold Glove Awards, joining catcher Luis Torrens to give New York three finalists — a remarkable showing for one franchise. According to Heavy Sports, the trio's combined presence as finalists carries a historic dimension for the Mets organization, with the potential for franchise history when winners are announced.
For OSU fans, Benge and McLean landing among the NL's defensive elite in the same season is a genuine point of pride. Benge, who mans right field for the Mets, and McLean, who has made his case from the mound, represent the depth of the Cowboys' pipeline into professional baseball.
The Bigger Picture
Oklahoma State has 30 alumni currently active in MLB organizations — a remarkable footprint across the league. This week, Wrobleski is carrying the postseason banner for Stillwater while Benge and McLean chase individual honors in New York. The Cowboys program has long been one of the game's quieter factories for professional talent, and October 2026 is making that case loudly.
Wrobleski's next appearance could come with the Dodgers still trying to climb back into the NLCS. Whether LA rallies or falls to Milwaukee, the former Cowboy has already secured something most pitchers never get: meaningful innings in the league championship round.
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