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List of IMG Academy alumni

The following is a list of notable alumni of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Founded in 1978, the academy trains thousands of youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes annually.[1] Many of the alumni listed below did not attend or graduate from IMG Academy, but participated in training there.

American football

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Baseball

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IMG Academy High School

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Professional training program

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  • Pedro Álvarez, 2010 National League Rookie of the Month for September; third baseman for Baltimore Orioles
  • Pat Burrell, two-time World Series champion and Golden Spikes Award recipient
  • Ian Desmond, 2012 and 2016 All-Star, 3-time Silver Slugger Award recipient
  • Adam Dunn, two-time MLB All-Star; played with Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Oakland Athletics
  • Josh Hamilton, five-time MLB All-Star and 2010 AL Most Valuable Player
  • Kyle Kendrick, pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies, won a World Series championship with the organization in 2008
  • Joe Mauer, MLB Hall of Fame, five-time MLB All-Star, three-time AL batting champion, three-time Gold Glove Award winner and four-time Silver Slugger award winner for Minnesota Twins, AL MVP (2009)
  • Andrew McCutchen, five-time All-Star, Gold Glove Award (2012), Silver Slugger Award (2012) and National League Most Outstanding Player (2012) for Pittsburgh Pirates, NL MVP (2013)
  • Jamie Moyer, MLB pitcher, 26-year career, selected to All-Star team in 2003; received Roberto Clemente and Lou Gehrig Awards
  • Gary Sheffield, nine-time MLB All-Star, 1997 World Series champion, five-time Silver Slugger Award winner and 1992 Comeback Player of the Year
  • Joey Votto, MLB first baseman, 5-time All-Star, winner of 2010 National League MVP award, Hank Aaron Award, and Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's athlete of the year
  • Neil Walker, MLB infielder, 2010 Baseball America's All-Rookie Team
  • Vernon Wells, MLB outfielder, three-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove Award recipient and Silver Slugger Award winner
  • Ryan Zimmerman, MLB first baseman, two-time All-Star, Gold Glove Award recipient, and Lou Gehrig Memorial Award winner
  • Jose Ramirez, MLB infielder, six-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award Winner, 3rd place AL MVP Finalist 2018

Basketball

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Golf

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Lacrosse

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IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy

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Men's tennis
Women's tennis

Soccer

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References

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  1. ^ "New IMG brand to unify Bradenton campus | Business | Bradenton Herald". Archived from the original on October 3, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
  2. ^ Kasabian, Paul (October 21, 2021). "4-Star DL Prospect Bear Alexander Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Texas". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kaytron Allen - Football". Penn State Athletics.
  4. ^ "Zack Annexstad". Minnesota Golden Gophers.
  5. ^ "Jhamon Ausbon - Football". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Rushin, Jerrell (July 16, 2021). "Four-star IMG Academy offensive tackle Tyler Booker commits to Alabama football". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ja'Corey Brooks - Football". University of Alabama Athletics.
  8. ^ Florek, Michael; Boedeker, Adam (January 5, 2017). "Denton Guyer RB Noah Cain, one of the top players in 2019 Class, announces transfer to IMG Academy". Dallas News. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jihaad Campbell - Football". University of Alabama Athletics.
  10. ^ Hartsville football coach preparing for star's possible transfer to IMG Academy
  11. ^ "Andre Cisco - Signing Day". Syracuse University Athletics.
  12. ^ Fowler, Chapel (May 7, 2021). "Five-star 2022 cornerback puts UNC football among his top five schools". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  13. ^ Texas lands 4-star Jerrick Gibson: What does top-50 RB mean for Horns' class?
  14. ^ Pouncy, Colton (June 11, 2022). "Four-star linebacker Jordan Hall commits to Michigan State". The Athletic. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  15. ^ "JC Latham - Football". University of Alabama Athletics.
  16. ^ Davids Wilson (July 5, 2022). "No. 1 tackle prospect Mauigoa commits to Miami". Miami Herald. p. A17 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "How East Bay quarterback Jaden Rashada became a major player in NIL phenomenon". The Mercury News. January 26, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  18. ^ Hailey, Peter. "Reyes has hooped and driven for DoorDash. Next up: The NFL". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  19. ^ "Dezz Ricks". Alabama Crimson Tide.
  20. ^ Newman, Logan (July 11, 2019). "Five-star CB Elias Ricks transferring to IMG Academy from Mater Dei". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  21. ^ Thomson, Josh. "Football: Ellis Robinson IV, the nation's No. 4 sophomore, departs Iona Prep for IMG". The Journal News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  22. ^ Bernstein, Jason (December 16, 2021). "National Signing Day, 2021: N.J. native Keon Sabb makes B1G decision, commits to Michigan". NJ.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  23. ^ "David Stone Biography". soonersports.com. December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  24. ^ "Carnell Tate - 2024-25 - Football". Ohio State.
  25. ^ "Taron Vincent". OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
  26. ^ "Kamari Wilson - Football". Florida Gators.
  27. ^ I-70 News. "Royals Draft The Youngest Player In Baseball History". Fox Sports News. Retrieved August 12, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  28. ^ "MLB News: Elijah Green a Top Prospect in the 2022 MLB Draft". IMG Academy. July 7, 2022.
  29. ^ "Brennan Malone Stats & Scouting Report". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. February 25, 2021.
  30. ^ Dominitz, Nathan (June 6, 2014). "Sand Gnats' L.J. Mazzilli hits way toward big-league goal". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  31. ^ "Kendall Williams Stats & Scouting Report". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. September 25, 2020.
  32. ^ Cols' Stuen to play for IMG Academy » Evansville Courier & Press
  33. ^ "Ramel Bradley Living Out a Lifelong Legacy of Feeding People". UKNow. December 17, 2021.
  34. ^ Beasley finds stability, comfort at Kansas State – USATODAY.com
  35. ^ "Satnam Singh, IMG Academy Ascenders, Center". 247Sports.
  36. ^ "Dwayne Bacon, IMG Academy Ascenders, Shooting Guard". 247Sports.
  37. ^ "Armando Bacot Transferring to IMG Academy". Tar Heel Times.
  38. ^ "Jesse Edwards - Men's Basketball". Syracuse University Athletics.
  39. ^ Sports, Paige Otto, SBLive (June 22, 2023). "Keyonte George drafted by Utah Jazz in 2023 NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated High School News, Analysis and More.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  40. ^ "IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft". IMG Academy. June 23, 2023.
  41. ^ "IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft". IMG Academy. June 23, 2023.
  42. ^ "Efton Reid stays in 2021 class, headed to IMG Academy". Tar Heel Times.
  43. ^ "IMG Academy Sets Basketball Program Record After Three Alumni Selected in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft". IMG Academy. June 23, 2023.
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