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Cortland Lawson, Trey Lipscomb’s season ends in divisional series

Former Vols Cortland Lawson and Trey Lipscomb’s season ends in divisional series.

Former Vols Cortland Lawson and Trey Lipscomb’s season came to an end with the Fredericksburg Nationals.

Fredericksburg is a Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.

The Nationals were eliminated in game No. 3 of the Carolina League North Divisional championship series, losing to Lynchburg 3-0.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third round (No. 84 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Lipscomb appeared in 66 games for the Vols in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

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Cortland Lawson hits second home run with Nationals

Former Vol Cortland Lawson hits second home run with Nationals.

Former Vol Cortland Lawson is playing with the Fredericksburg Nationals.

Fredericksburg is a Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The Nationals defeated Delmarva, 11-9, Thursday.

Lawson started at shortstop and went 2-for-5, recording one home run, four RBIs, two runs and one stolen base.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for Fredericksburg and went 3-for-5, recording one run and one stolen base.

Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

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Cortland Lawson hits grand slam for first career professional home run

Former Vol Cortland Lawson hits grand slam for first career professional home run.

Former Vol Cortland Lawson is playing with the Fredericksburg Nationals.

Fredericksburg is a Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The former Vol started at shortstop Friday in Fredericksburg’s 23-8 win against the Down East Wood Ducks.

He went 2-for-4, recording four RBIs, three runs and two walks in the contest. Lawson hit a grand slam in the seventh inning, recording his first professional home run.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

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Cortland Lawson records first professional hit

Former Vol Cortland Lawson records first professional hit.

Former Vol Cortland Lawson recorded his first professional hit Saturday.

Lawson went 1-for-3 and recorded one walk in the Fredericksburg Nationals’ 12-2 loss against the Augusta GreenJackets.

Fredericksburg is a Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

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Cortland Lawson’s contract with Washington detailed

Former Vol Cortland Lawson’s contract with Washington detailed.

The 2022 Major League Baseball first-year player draft took place July 17–19 in Los Angeles, California.

The 2022 MLB draft was 20 rounds. Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello served as a Major League Baseball Network analyst during the first round.

Ten student-athletes on the Vols’ 2022 roster were selected during the MLB draft.

Tennessee junior shortstop Cortland Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall).

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline detailed Lawson signing with Washington.

“14th-rounder Cortland Lawson signs with Nationals for $125k,” Callis announced. “Quality defense is his ticket.”

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2022 MLB draft: Cortland Lawson selected by Nationals

2022 MLB draft: Cortland Lawson selected by the Nationals

The 2022 Major League Baseball first-year player draft is taking place July 17–19 in Los Angeles, California.

The MLB draft is 20 rounds. Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello served as a Major League Baseball Network analyst during the first round.

Tennessee junior shortstop Cortland Lawson was selected in the 14th round by Washington (No. 411 overall) Tuesday.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Lawson appeared in 65 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 12 home runs, 45 RBIs, 42 runs, 54 hits, nine doubles, two triples, 42 walks and two stolen bases in 2022.

Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference East division for the second consecutive season, the league regular season and tournament championships in 2022.

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