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Jorel Ortega debuts in spring training with Twins

Former Vol Jorel Ortega debuts in spring training with the Twins.

Former Vol Jorel Ortega debuted with the Twins during spring training.

Ortega went 0-for-2 versus Tampa Bay on Feb. 25. He went 0-for-1 versus the Red Sox on Feb. 27.

Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft by Minnesota.

He played for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and FCL Twins in 2022 after being drafted. The Mighty Mussels are a Single-A affiliate of Minnesota located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. The former Vol recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three 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.

Jorel Ortega transferred to 60-day injured list

Former Vol Jorel Ortega transferred to 60-day injured list.

Former Vol Jorel Ortega was assigned to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Aug. 9 from FCL Twins.

The Mighty Mussels are a Single-A affiliate of Minnesota located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Fort Myers placed Ortega on the 7-day injured list with a left wrist sprain Aug. 12.

The Mighty Mussels transferred Ortega from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Aug. 18.

Ortega has played in three games with Fort Myers and FCL Twins, totaling one hit, two RBIs and two walks.

Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft by Minnesota.

The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three 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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Injury update on Jorel Ortega

Injury update on former Vol Jorel Ortega.

Former Vol Jorel Ortega was assigned to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Aug. 9.

Ortega has played in three games with Fort Myers and FCL Twins, totaling one hit, two RBIs and two walks.

Fort Myers placed Ortega on the 7-day injured list with a left wrist sprain Aug. 12.

Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft by Minnesota.

The Mighty Mussels are a Single-A affiliate of Minnesota located in Fort Myers, Florida.

The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three 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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Jorel Ortega records two RBIs in Fort Myers debut

Former Vol Jorel Ortega records two RBIs in Fort Myers debut.

Former Vol Jorel Ortega was assigned to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Tuesday.

Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

The Mighty Mussels are a Single-A affiliate of Minnesota located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Ortega went 1-for-1 with two RBIs as a designated hitter in his Fort Myers debut Tuesday. Fort Myers defeated Jupiter, 3-0.

The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three 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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Jorel Ortega’s contract with Minnesota detailed

Former Vol Jorel Ortega’s contract with Minnesota detailed.

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

Redshirt sophomore second baseman Jorel Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall).

The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three stolen bases in 2022.

Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline detailed Ortega signing with Minnesota.

“Sixth-rounder Jorel Ortega signs with Twins for $250k (slot 174 value = $301,200),” Callis announced. “Consistent hard contact, 18 HR in lone season as starter, solid arm.”

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2022 MLB draft: Jorel Ortega selected by Minnesota

2022 MLB draft: Jorel Ortega selected by Minnesota

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.

Redshirt sophomore second baseman Jorel Ortega was selected in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) Monday.

The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega appeared in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 57 runs, 76 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, 25 walks and three 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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Four Vols named to Knoxville Regional All-Tournament team

Four Vols named to the Knoxville Regional All-Tournament team.

No. 1 Tennessee (56-7) defeated Georgia Tech, 9-6, Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional.

The Vols advanced to Super Regional play with the win against Georgia Tech.

Tennessee will host Notre Dame at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional. The winner will advance to the College World Series.

Notre Dame advanced to Super Regional play with a 2-1 win against Texas Tech in the Statesboro Regional final.

Following Tennessee’s win against Georgia Tech, the Knoxville Regional All-Tournament team was announced.

Four Vols were named to the Knoxville Regional All-Tournament team. Tennessee players named to the Knoxville Regional All-Tournament team are listed below.

Jorel Ortega named SEC player of the Week

Tennessee’s Jorel Ortega named SEC player of the Week.

No. 1 Tennessee (33-3, 14-1 SEC) defeated Alabama (24-13, 8-7 SEC), 15-4, Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Redshirt sophomore second baseman Jorel Ortega went 4-for-5 in the series finale. The 6-foot, 194-pound Ortega totaled one home run, four RBIs and two runs against the Crimson Tide.

He recorded at least two hits in all three games against Alabama.

Ortega was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. He led the SEC with a .563 batting average last week and tied for the league lead with nine hits.

Following Sunday’s game No. 3 against Alabama, Ortega met with media and discussed his performance. Ortega’s media availability can be watched below.

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Jorel Ortega discusses Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech at Smokies Stadium

Jorel Ortega discusses the Vols’ loss to Tennessee Tech at Smokies Stadium played with wood bats.

No. 1 Tennessee (31-2, 12-0 SEC) lost to Tennessee Tech (18-12, 2-4 OVC), 3-2, Tuesday at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee.

Smokies Stadium is home of the Chicago Cubs’ Double-A affiliate Tennessee Smokies.

The game was played with a crowd of 8,183 in attendance. Tennessee and the Golden Eagles broke the attendance record at Smokies Stadium.

The game was played with wood bats.

Tony Vitello recaps Tennessee’s performance using wood bats

PHOTOS: No. 1 Tennessee plays with wood bats at Smokies Stadium

Following the game, Tennessee redshirt sophomore second baseman Jorel Ortega met with media. He discussed the contest that ended Tennessee’s 23-game winning streak.

Ortega’s media availability can be watched below.

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Vols victorious with Jorel Ortega’s walk-off RBI

The Vols are victorious with Jorel Ortega’s walk-off RBI against James Madison.

No. 4 Tennessee had its game against James Madison postponed Tuesday due to rain.

The contest is the first of a two-game midweek series.

The contest between Tennessee (11-1) and James Madison (8-5) was suspended in the bottom of the eighth inning. The game was tied, 7-7.

Game No. 1 highlights before the contest was suspended

The game resumed Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. EST at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee’s Jared Dickey scored in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Vols an 8-7 lead. Dickey scored after Logan Steenstra was hit by a pitch.

James Madison’s Fenwick Trimble hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game, 8-8.

Jorel Ortega hit a walk-off single, scoring Dickey in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Wednesday’s scheduled contest will be contested 40-45 minutes following the conclusion of Game No. 1.

2022 Tennessee baseball: Vols’ attendance tracker at Lindsey Nelson Stadium