Billy Amick selected by Twins in 2024 MLB draft

Former Tennessee third baseman Billy Amick selected by the Twins in the 2024 MLB draft.

The 2024 Major League Baseball draft is taking place Sunday-Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The draft is being held in conjunction with MLB’s All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Former Tennessee third baseman Billy Amick was selected by Minnesota in the second-round (No. 60 overall).

Amick appeared in 65 games, including 65 starts, in his only season with the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .306 batting average, 23 home runs, 65 RBIs, 67 runs, 29 walks and three stolen bases.

Tennessee won its first national championship in program history in 2024.

The Vols also won the Southeastern Conference East division, the SEC regular-season championship and SEC Tournament last season.

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Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire