Garrett Crochet records 150th strikeout of season against Pirates

Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet records his 150th strikeout of the season against the Pirates.

Pittsburgh defeated the White Sox, 4-1, on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet started for Chicago and pitched two innings. He recorded four strikeouts and did not allow a hit, run or walk. The former Vol totaled 28 pitches (22 strikes).

He has recorded 150 strikeouts in 2024.

Crochet earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game this season. He will represent the White Sox on American League’s roster.

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.

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