UTICA, Mich. – Senior catcher David Kedrow of the Adrian College baseball team has signed a contract with the Eastside Diamond Hoppers of the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). A 2025 graduate of Adrian College, Kedrow is set to begin his professional baseball career.

Kedrow capped off the 2025 season with a .294 batting average, leading the Bulldogs with 53 RBIs. He appeared in 47 games, tallying 55 hits, 51 runs scored, and four home runs. Defensively, Kedrow was a force behind the plate, throwing out 20 would-be base stealers and earning First Team All-MIAA honors at catcher. He also earned Second Team All-MIAA recognition in 2024 and was named to the NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team during his career.

Over his four-year collegiate career, Kedrow posted a .298 batting average across 130 games. He amassed 130 hits, 103 runs, 21 doubles, one triple, and seven home runs. He recorded 110 RBIs, drew 39 walks, was hit by a pitch 22 times, and stole 21 bases.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to play the game that I love to play on a professional level," Kedrow said. "As a kid growing up playing baseball the dream is always to play professionally, and I am grateful that the diamond hoppers are giving me a chance to live out that dream"

The Eastside Diamond Hoppers currently hold the best record in the USPBL at 9-5. The team also features former Adrian College standouts Pierce Banks and Nathan Mix.

The Diamond Hoppers return to action on Thursday, June 19 at 7:05 PM when they take on Westside at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, Michigan. They will follow up with a doubleheader against Utica on Saturday, June 21.