Throughout the 2008 season, kuathletics.com will check in on the 14 former student-athletes who are currently involved in professional baseball. After having five players drafted in the Major League Baseball first-year player draft, several Jayhawks made their professional debuts this week. (more)

Former Kansas outfielder John Allman has signed a professional contract with the Cleveland Indians' organization. Allman becomes the second Jayhawk outfielder in as many years to ink a deal with the Cleveland organization, and will likely join Brock Simpson in the Indians' minor league system. (more)