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Projections for three Tennessee baseball players in 2025 MLB draft first round
The 2025 MLB draft will take place July 13-14 at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia. Liam Doyle, Gavin Kilen, Andrew Fischer, Dean Curley, Marcus Phillips, AJ Russell, Tanner Franklin and Nate Snead are former Vols expected to be drafted in 2025. Advertisement Eight former Vols were selected in the 2024 MLB draft: Christian Moore (Angels), Blake Burke (Milwaukee), Billy Amick (Minnesota), Dylan Dreiling (Texas), Drew Beam (Kansas City), Kavares Tears (San Diego), A.J. Causey (Kansas City) and Aaron Combs (White Sox). Jim Callis of released a mock draft for the first round. Below are 2025 MLB draft projections and excerpts for Tennessee players from Callis. Liam Doyle Tennessee's Liam Doyle (12) throws the ball during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Miami Ohio on May 30, 2025. Team: Toronto Pick: No. 8 "Though the Blue Jays have been linked with shortstops such as (Billy) Carlson and (JoJo) Parker, they now appear to be pursuing pitching and should be able to land one of the best college arms. Doyle's stock has taken a slight hit after he surrendered 17 runs and 22 hits in his last three starts against SEC opponents (Arkansas twice, Texas)." Gavin Kilen Tennessee infielder Gavin Kilen (6) throws the ball to first base during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Cincinnati Bearcats at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 31, 2025. Team: Houston Advertisement Pick: No. 21 "The Astros have used their last four first-round choices on up-the-middle players with strong bats, and (Wehiwa) Aloy, (Jace) LaViolette and Kilen all fit that profile. If they choose a different route, (Xavier) Neyens is intriguing." Andrew Fischer Tennessee infielder Andrew Fischer (11) hits the ball during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Cincinnati Bearcats at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 31, 2025. Team: Cleveland Pick: No. 27 "Barring someone surprising dropping in their lap, the Guardians may be mulling college bats such as Fischer and outfielders Ethan Conrad (Wake Forest), Devin Taylor (Indiana) and Cam Cannerella (Clemson). (Slater) De Brun fits their style too." Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Three Vols projected in first round of updated 2025 MLB mock draft
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Garrett Crochet strikes out Aaron Judge three times at Yankee Stadium
New York is hosting the Red Sox for a three-game series at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Former Vol Garrett Crochet started for Boston on Saturday. He pitched six innings and recorded nine strikeouts. Crochet totaled 97 pitches, including 67 strikes, against 25 batters. He struck out Aaron Judge three times in the AL East contest. Advertisement The 6-foot-6, 245-pound left-handed pitcher allowed six hits, five runs and one walk. He was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall). The former Vol was traded to Boston ahead of the 2025 MLB season. Crochet (10-9) played for the Vols from 2018-20 and recorded 149 strikeouts in 36 games. He went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Crochet was also selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Garrett Crochet records three strikeouts against Aaron Judge
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Garrett Crochet strikes out Aaron Judge six consecutive times
New York and the Red Sox are playing a three-game series at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Former Vol Garrett Crochet started on Friday for Boston. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound left-handed starter pitched 8.1 innings. He allowed one run and four hits. Crochet recorded seven strike outs, while totaling 107 pitches, including 72 strikes. He faced 30 batters and recoded three strikeouts against Aaron Judge before allowing a home run to him with one out in the ninth inning. Advertisement Crochet also recorded three strikeouts against Judge on June 7 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. He played for the Vols from 2018-20 and recorded 149 strikeouts in 36 games. Crochet went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall). The former Vol was traded to Boston ahead of the 2025 MLB season. Crochet was also selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Vol Garrett Crochet records three strikeouts versus Aaron Judge
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Seth Halvorsen earns fourth save in 2025, Brady House debuts for Nationals
Colorado (15-57) opened a four-game series at Washington (30-42) on Monday with a, 6-4, win. The series will continue Tuesday-Thursday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Former Tennessee baseball signee Brady House made his MLB debut with the Nationals. He started at third base and went 0-for-3, recording one walk and one strikeout. Advertisement House was selected No. 11 overall in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft by Washington. He committed to the Vols and head coach Tony Vitello in June 2018. House was the No. 1 overall prospect in 2021, according to Perfect Game, when he committed to the Vols. Former Vol Seth Halvorsen earned his fourth save in 2025 for Colorado. He pitched one inning and allowed one walk. Halvorsen totaled 15 pitches, including eight strikes, against three batters. Former Vol Jordan Beck also appeared in the series opener on Monday for the Rockies. He started in right field and went 0-for-3, totaling one walk. Game No. 2 between Colorado and Washington is slated for Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT. Advertisement More: Christian Moore records first MLB hit Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Vol Seth Halvorsen earns fourth save in 2025 for Rockies
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Tennessee projected to make 12-team College Football Playoff field for 2025 season
Tennessee projected to make 12-team College Football Playoff field for 2025 season Tennessee's 2025 football season will kick off Aug. 30 against Syracuse. The season opener between the Vols and Orange is slated for noon EDT (ABC) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Tennessee enters the 2025 campaign with the tenth best odds to make the 12-team College Football Playoff, according to ESPN Football Power Index rankings. ESPN FPI gives the Vols a 38.5 percent chance in making the 12-team playoff field for the 2025 season. Texas has the best odds to make the College Football Playoff (83.9 percent), while Georgia (78.6), Ohio State (70.6), Alabama (66.2) and Penn State (63.8) are top five for percentage chances to play for a national championship. Oregon (57.5), Clemson (47.3), Miami (46.3), Notre Dame (45.6), Tennessee (38.5), Texas A&M (34.3) and Ole Miss (30.7) are teams ranked No. 6-12, respectively by ESPN FPI to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Tennessee competed in its first College Football Playoff last season, losing at Ohio State in the first round. More: 2025 Tennessee football post-spring game-by-game predictions PHOTOS: Tennessee-Ohio State first-round College Football Playoff game Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
