Former Vol Drew Gilbert was assigned to the Asheville Tourists on Monday.
The Tourists are a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville competes in the South Atlantic League.
Gilbert was selected by Houston in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.
Gilbert appeared in 58 games for the Vols in 2022, totaling 11 home runs, 70 RBIs, 60 runs, 72 hits, 21 doubles, four triples, 33 walks and four stolen bases. He started 57 contests during the 2022 campaign.
Gilbert came to Tennessee from Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota.
After being drafted, he debuted for Florida Complex League Astros’ Orange team in August 2022.
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