Former Carolina Disco Turkeys Pitcher Chase Jessee Signs with Kansas City Royals Organization

Joins Growing List of Disco Turkeys Alumni Advancing to Pro Baseball

Winston-Salem, N.C. — The Carolina Disco Turkeys are proud to announce that Chase Jessee, a member of the team’s inaugural 2021 roster, has signed a professional contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.

Jessee made his mark early in Disco Turkeys history. On June 12, 2021, he earned the first pitching win in franchise history, helping guide the Disco Turkeys to a victory over the High-Point Thomasville Hi-Toms. His performance and leadership helped define the competitive foundation of the newly formed club.

“Chase was one of the guys who helped us establish who we were in year one,” said Disco Turkeys President & Co-Owner Greg Sullivan. “He competed, he worked, he supported his teammates, and he set a tone that we still carry. Seeing him now sign with the Royals is a moment of pride for our ballclub.”

After his summer with the Disco Turkeys, Jessee continued to climb the ranks, finishing his collegiate career at Malone University before pitching professionally for the Northern Colorado Owlz in the Pioneer League. In 2024, Jessee struck out 109 batters across 103 innings, showcasing swing-and-miss ability and durability that drew attention from MLB scouts and evaluators.

Jessee now becomes another Disco Turkeys alum to move on to an MLB organization.

  • Austin St. Laurent (Disco Turkeys 2021) — Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

  • Adam Conrad (Disco Turkeys 2023) — Signed with the San Diego Padres organization in 2024.

“To see multiple players from our inaugural roster now signing with big-league organizations says a lot about the level of baseball we play and the pathway that exists here in Winston-Salem," Sullivan said.

About the Carolina Disco Turkeys
The Carolina Disco Turkeys are a summer collegiate baseball team based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 2021, the team blends high-level collegiate competition with a fun, community-driven ballpark experience. Learn more at www.discoturkeys.com.