Category: Pro baseball

Garrett Crochet records six strikeouts at Detroit

Former Tennessee baseball pitcher Garrett Crochet records six strikeouts at Detroit.

Detroit (86-74) defeated Chicago (39-121), 4-1, on Friday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee pitcher Garrett Crochet started for the White Sox. He pitched four innings and recorded six strikeouts. The former Vol allowed four hits and one walk.

Crochet totaled 62 pitches, including 41 strikes, against the Tigers.

After Friday’s win, Detroit clinched an American League wild card spot in the playoffs.

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.

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Ben Joyce records second save in Tennessee checkerboard cleats

Former Vol pitcher Ben Joyce records second save in Tennessee checkerboard cleats against the Braves.

Los Angeles (53-69) defeated Atlanta (64-58), 3-2, on Friday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Former Tennessee pitcher Ben Joyce recorded his second save of the season for the Angels. He pitched 1.2 innings, recording one strikeout and did not allow a hit, run or walk. Joyce totaled 14 pitches, including 10 strikes.

The former Vol also wore Tennessee checkerboard cleats in the game.

Joyce was a third-round selection by the Angels in the 2022 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2021-22 after transferring from Walters State Community College. Joyce did not play in 2021 due to rehabbing from offseason surgery.

He appeared in 27 games and started one contest during his final season at Tennessee in 2022. Joyce totaled 53 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched during the 2022 campaign.

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Four former Vols ranked as MLB top 100 prospects

Four former Tennessee baseball players are ranked as MLB top 100 prospects.

Four former Tennessee baseball players are ranked as MLB’s top 100 prospects.

Pitcher Chase Dollander is ranked as the highest among former Vols (No. 23). He is currently with the Hartford Yard Goats, a Double-A minor league team for the Rockies.

Outfielder Jordan Beck is ranked No. 78 and is currently playing with the Rockies. In 25 games, the former Vol has recorded a .198 batting average, two home runs, nine RBIs, four runs, two walks and two stolen bases.

Second baseman Christian Moore and outfielder Drew Gilbert are ranked No. 81 and No. 82, respectively.

Moore is currently with Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, a minor league team for the Angels. Gilbert is playing for New York’s Triple-A affiliate, Syracuse Mets.

Jordan Beck records RBI in return to Rockies

Former Vol Jordan Beck records a RBI in his return with Colorado.

Arizona (68-53) defeated Colorado (44-77), 4-3, on Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Former Vol Jordan Beck returned to the Rockies’ lineup on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a broken left hand on May 25.

Beck started at left field and went 1-for-4, recording one RBI.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He played for the Vols from 2020-22.

Beck recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 70 runs, 75 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 37 walks and six stolen bases in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee.

Before arriving at Tennessee, Beck was selected in the 14th round of the 2019 MLB draft by Boston.

Christian Moore promoted to Double-A after two professional games

Christian Moore was promoted to Double-A on Friday after two games in Single-A for the Angels.

Former Vol Christian Moore played two games for the Inland Empire 66ers, a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, to begin his professional baseball career.

Moore was promoted to the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Friday. Rocket City competes in the Southern League and is a Double-A affiliate of the Angels.

Moore was selected by the Angels in the first-round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, while recording 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.

Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.

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Christian Moore hits first professional home run

Former Vol Christian Moore hits first career professional home run with Inland Empire.

The Inland Empire 66ers, a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, defeated Modesto, 11-1, on Thursday.

Former Vol Christian Moore started at second base for the 66ers and went 4-of-6, recording three RBIs and two runs. He also hit his first career professional home run in the fourth inning.

Moore was selected by the Angels in the first-round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, while recording 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.

Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.

READ: Tennessee baseball career home run tracker

Christian Moore makes professional baseball debut

Former Vol Christian Moore records three RBIs in minor league baseball debut.

Christian Moore made his professional baseball debut on Wednesday with the Inland Empire 66ers, a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. The 66ers compete in the California League.

The 66ers defeated Modesto, 17-9.

Moore went 2-for-5 in the contest. He hit a three-run double, while scoring three runs.

Moore was selected by the Angels in the first-round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, while recording 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.

Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.

READ: Tennessee baseball career home run tracker

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Christian Moore assigned to Inland Empire

Former Vol Christian Moore assigned to Inland Empire baseball.

Christian Moore was assigned to his first minor league baseball team on Tuesday.

The former Vol will debut with the Inland Empire 66ers, a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. The 66ers compete in the California League.

Moore was selected by the Angels in the first-round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, while recording 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.

Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs, 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.

READ: Tennessee baseball career home run tracker

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Ben Joyce records three strikeouts in win against Oakland

Former Vol Ben Joyce records three strikeouts in the Angels’ win against Oakland.

Los Angeles (46-60) defeated Oakland (44-64), 8-6, on Sunday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Former Vol Ben Joyce (1-0) pitched two innings in relief for the Angels and recorded three strikeouts. He did not allow a hit, run or walk in the contest, while totaling 25 pitches (16 strikes).

Joyce has appeared in 18 games for the Angels this season, including one start. He has recorded 19 strikeouts and a 2.11 ERA.

Joyce was a third-round selection by the Angels in the 2022 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2021-22 after transferring from Walters State Community College. Joyce did not play in 2021 due to rehabbing from offseason surgery.

Trey Lipscomb scores run in Nationals’ win at St. Louis

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb scores one run in the Nationals’ win at St. Louis.

Washington defeated St. Louis, 10-8, on Friday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-4 in the contest and scored one run, while also reaching on-base after a walk.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He won the 2022 Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championship with the Vols.

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

PHOTOS: Trey Lipscomb through the years

Trey Lipscomb. Tennessee Volunteers versus Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 5, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire