Garrett Crochet named American League Pitcher of the Month

Former Vol Garrett Crochet named American League Pitcher of the Month.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet was named American League Pitcher of the Month for June.

Crochet went 1-1 last month and recorded a 1.91 ERA. He pitched 37.2 innings and recorded 56 strikeouts over six starts.

He is the first White Sox pitcher to be named pitcher of the month since Dylan Cease earned the award in June and July 2022.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. Crochet (10-9) recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

The former Vol went to Tennessee from Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Crochet was selected by Milwaukee in the 34th round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed with the Vols over Texas and Tulane.