Hometown report: End of season review of 32 local players playing professional baseball

Marcus Littlewood

Second baseman played for Pine View High

Organization: Mariners

Seasons as a pro: 2

Note: The 20-year-old showed improvement in his second season with single-A Everett, upping his average 70 points.

2012 numbers: .262, 9 HRs, 2 SBs, 37 RBIs

Brandon Lyon

Pitcher played for Taylorsville High

Organization: Blue Jays

Seasons as a pro: 12 (10 in the majors)

Note: Was traded from Houston to Toronto (his first MLB club) on July 20.

2012 numbers: 0-2, 3.25 ERA, 35 Ks, 11 BBs with Houston; 4-0, 2.88 ERA, 28 Ks, 9 BBs, 1 save with Toronto

Taylor Mangum

Pitched for American Fork High and UVU

Organization: Brewers

Seasons as a pro: rookie

Note: Signed as free agent, working his way up from the Arizona League (where he had a 0.79 ERA) to the Pioneer League

2012 numbers: 2-2, 3.42 ERA, 23 Ks, 12 BBs

Kam Mickolio

Pitcher played for Utah Valley University

Organization: Hiroshima

Seasons as a pro: 7

Note: Pitched well as the closer for the Carp of the Japan's Central League

2012 numbers: 2-5, 19 saves, 2.89 ERA, 54 Ks, 14 BBs

Parker Morin

Catcher played for the Utes and Park City High

Organization: Royals

Seasons as a pro: Rookie

Note: Drafted in the 14th round and was assigned to Idaho Falls' rookie-league team

2012 numbers: .267, 4 HRs, 1 SB, 21 RBIs

Matthew Neil

Pitched for BYU

Organization: Marlins

Seasons as a pro: 2

Note: After baffling batters in the Florida State League (2.06 ERA), he was promoted to double-A Jacksonville.

2012 numbers: 8-7, 3.90 ERA, 94 Ks, 28 BBs

Stephen Parker

Played third base for BYU and American Fork

Organization: Athletics

Seasons as a pro: 4

Note: Played the entire season with triple-A River Cats

2012 numbers: .256, 7 HRs, 5 SBs, 47 RBIs

Tanner Robles

Pitched for Cottonwood High

Organization: Reds

Seasons as a pro: 3

Note: Continued to move up the ranks, going from single-A Dayton to advanced-A Bakersfield this season

2012 numbers: 8-8, 3.87 ERA, 92 Ks, 46 BBs