Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance

Former Vol Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance.

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander made his third professional start on Friday for Spokane.

Dollander pitched 5.1 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts in Spokane’s 5-4 win against Everett. He totaled 93 pitches, including 65 strikes.

The former Vol has recorded 27 strikeouts in three appearances with the Indians.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Chase Dollander makes professional debut

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander makes professional baseball debut.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his professional baseball debut on Friday.

Dollander started for Spokane on opening day. Spokane defeated Vancouver, 4-2.

Dollander pitched five innings and recorded eight strikeouts, while allowing three walks and zero hits. He totaled 85 pitches, including 55 strikes.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Chase Dollander assigned to Spokane Indians

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander assigned to Spokane ahead of the 2024 season.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander was assigned to the Spokane Indians ahead of the 2024 baseball season.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Dollander transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of 2024 MLB season

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

MLB Pipeline released its annual preseason top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 campaign.

Three former Vols are listed as top 100 prospects: Chase Dollander (No. 52), Drew Gilbert (No. 53) and Jordan Beck (No. 81).

Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft.

Gilbert was traded from Houston to the Mets on Aug. 1, 2023 during his rookie season. He was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 MLB draft.

Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training on Feb. 9. Position players will report for spring training on Feb. 14.

Drew Gilbert. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Jordan Beck. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Chase Dollander assigned to ACL Rockies

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander assigned to ACL Rockies.

Colorado assigned former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander to the ACL Rockies.

ACL Rockies compete in the Arizona Complex League and is a rookie-level Minor League Baseball league.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick.

He played at Tennessee from 2022-23 after transferring from Georgia Southern.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Dollander earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. Tennessee won the SEC regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

Twitter reaction to Chase Dollander being selected by Rockies

A look at Twitter reaction to Chase Dollander being selected by the Rockies.

The 2023 Major League Baseball first-year player draft is taking place Sunday-Tuesday in Seattle, Washington.

The MLB first-year player draft is being held in conjunction with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Tennessee junior pitcher Chase Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick.

The MLB draft will continue on Monday with rounds 3-10.

Dollander played at Tennessee from 2022-23. He transferred to the Vols from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Following Dollander being selected by the Rockies in the first-round, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz. Social media buzz for Dollander being drafted is listed below.

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

Pitcher Chase Dollander played at Tennessee from 2022-23.

He transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Dollander earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound pitcher is from Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia.

Dollander was selected by Colorado in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall).

Below are photos of Dollander through the years.

Chase Dollander selected by Colorado in 2023 MLB draft

Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander selected by the Rockies in the 2023 MLB draft.

The 2023 Major League Baseball first-year player draft is taking place Sunday-Tuesday in Seattle, Washington.

The MLB first-year player draft is being held in conjunction with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Tennessee junior pitcher Chase Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick.

Dollander played at Tennessee from 2022-23.

He transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts. for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Dollander earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. Tennessee won the SEC regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound pitcher is from Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia.

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2023 MLB draft: Projections for Vols’ pitcher Chase Dollander

A look at projections for Tennessee baseball pitcher Chase Dollander in the 2023 MLB draft.

The 2023 Major League Baseball first-year player draft will take place Sunday-Tuesday in Seattle, Washington.

The MLB first-year player draft will be held in conjunction with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday for the MLB All-Star Game (FOX).

Tennessee junior pitcher Chase Dollander is projected as a first-round selection in the MLB draft.

Dollander (17-6) played for the Vols from 2022-23 after transferring from Georgia Southern.

He appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts. at Tennessee. Dollander recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Below are 2023 MLB mock draft projections for Dollander.

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Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes aren’t the only big names from Omaha likely to be picked Sunday night.

The 2023 MLB Draft is nearly upon us, and it features one of the best groups of collegiate prospects in recent memory.

The group is headlined by Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes, who have been widely projected all year to be the first and second overall picks (in varying orders). The LSU stars led the Tigers to their seventh national championship last month.

They’re not the only draft prospects who showed out in Omaha. Others — such as Florida’s Wyatt Langford, who is becoming a late dark horse to be the first pick — are likely to hear their name’s called during the first round on Sunday night.

Here’s a rundown of some of the players who made a name for themselves in Omaha and could be selected in the first round of the draft.

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