Dylan Ross #68

His grandfather, John K. Small, was an NFL linebacker and a defensive tackle who was a first-round pick (12th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1970 NFL Draft...Small played five seasons in the NFL...Small wore No. 66 in college at The Citadel and donned the number during his three seasons with the Falcons as well...Ross wore No. 66 in college to honor his grandfather...Pitched collegiately at Eastern Kentucky University (2020), Northwest Florida State College (2021) and the University of Georgia (2022)...Was injured in his second start at Georgia and missed the remainder of the season...Was invited to both the 2021 and 2022 MLB Draft Combines...Began his high school career at Statesboro HS and played his final two seasons at Georgia Premiere Academy.

2025

Had his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Sept. 27...Did not appear in a game...Went 2-0 with a 2.17 ERA (13 ER/54 IP), 80 strikeouts and seven saves across 49 games combined between High-A Brooklyn, Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse...In 28 games at Triple-A, pitched to a 1.69 ERA (6 ER/32 IP) with 39 strikeouts and a 1.03 WHIP.

2024

Made his pro debut with Single-A St. Lucie...Struck out the side on 11 pitches in his lone appearance.