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Tennessee outfielder announces transfer destination

Tennessee outfielder announces transfer destination.

Former Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker announced his transfer destination on Sunday.

“Excited to announce that I will be finishing my academic and athletic career at Oral Roberts University,” Booker announced. “Can’t wait to see what the future holds. Let’s do it!”

Booker appeared in 84 games, including 30 starts, from 2021-23 at Tennessee.

He recorded three home runs, 24 RBIs, 37 runs, 20 walks, four stolen bases and a .259 batting average for the Vols.

Booker came to Tennessee from DeSoto Central High School in Southaven, Mississippi. He ranked as the No. 224 Perfect Game Top 500 Player in high school.

Booker and the Vols advanced to the College World Series in 2021 and 2023.

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2023 Tennessee baseball season preview: Kyle Booker

Opening day for Tennessee baseball is slated for Feb. 17.

The Vols will play in the 2023 MLB Desert Invitational in Arizona Feb. 17-19. The MLB Desert Invitational field will consist of Tennessee, Arizona, Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Michigan State and San Diego.

Tennessee’s 2023 baseball schedule

The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s sixth under head coach Tony Vitello. Vitello has compiled a 191–77 (71–49 SEC) record as the Vols’ head coach.

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

The Vols were a No. 1 overall national seed in the NCAA Tournament, winning the Knoxville regional and advancing to the Knoxville super regional.

Tennessee was ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll for 10 consecutive weeks (March 28-May 30) during the 2022 season.

Ahead of the 2023 season, Vols Wire previews the upcoming campaign. Below are statistics for outfielder Kyle Booker entering the 2023 season.

Kyle Booker to play in Appalachian League championship game

Tennessee’s Kyle Booker to play in the Appalachian League championship game.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker and the Kingsport Axmen will play in the Appalachian League championship game.

The Axmen (37-17) won the league’s West division and will play East division champion Burlington (38-18).

The championship game will take place Monday at Burlington. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. EDT.

Booker ended Appalachian League regular season play with a . 310 batting average, totaling one home run, 24 RBIs, eight stolen bases, seven doubles and one triple in 29 games.

As a sophomore for the Vols last season, Booker appeared in 29 games and started six contests.

He recorded a .222 batting average, totaling 10 hits, 12 runs, three doubles and one home run in 2022.

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Kyle Booker records three RBIs against Danville

Kyle Booker records three RBIs against Danville.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker recorded his sixth double and eighth stolen base for Kingsport Monday.

Booker went 1-for-5, recording three RBIs in Kingsport’s 17-0 victory against Danville.

With the Axmen, Booker has recorded a .310 batting average in 25 games.

He has recorded one home run, 22 RBIs, six doubles, eight stolen bases and one triple for Kingsport (35-21), which clinched the Appalachian League West division championship.

As a sophomore for the Vols last season, Booker appeared in 29 games and started six contests.

He recorded a .222 batting average, totaling 10 hits, 12 runs, three doubles and one home run in 2022.

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Kingsport, Kyle Booker win Appalachian League West division championship

Kingsport and Kyle Booker win Appalachian League West division championship.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker has helped the Kingsport Axmen (34-21) to a Appalachian League West division championship.

Booker has appeared in 24 games for Kingsport and has recorded a .317 batting average, totaling one home run, 19 RBIs, five doubles, one triple and seven stolen bases.

Booker went 0-for-3 Sunday in the Axmen’s 4-1 loss to the Greeneville Flyboys.

As a sophomore for the Vols in 2022, he appeared in 29 games and made six starts.

Booker recorded a .222 batting average totaling 10 hits, 12 runs, three doubles and one home run last season.

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Two Vols compete in Appalachian League doubleheader

Two Vols compete in an Appalachian League doubleheader.

Two Tennessee players competed in an Appalachian League doubleheader Wednesday following its all-star break.

The Kingsport Axmen defeated Johnson City, 15-2 in game No. 1, and, 11-4, in game No. 2.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker started both games for the Axmen. He went 1-for-4 and scored one run in game No. 1.

Booker went 2-for-3, recording two runs in game No. 2.

Ethan Payne went 0-for-1 in game No. 1 for Johnson City.

He has recorded a .171 batting average while playing for the Doughboys. Payne started game No. 2 at third base and went 0-for-3.

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Kyle Booker scores one run against WhistlePigs

Tennessee’s Kyle Booker scores one run against the WhistlePigs.

Kyle Booker reached base twice and scored one run for Kingsport in its 10-5 victory over the Princeton WhistlePigs in an Appalachian League game Thursday.

Booker went 0-for-2, recording two walks for the Axmen (28-13). Kingsport is in first place in the league’s west division.

Booker, who stated in left field against Princeton, has appeared in 17 games, totaling 19 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run and a .328 batting average.

As a sophomore for the Vols, Booker, recorded a .222 batting average in 29 games. He recorded 10 hits, 12 runs, three doubles and one home run.

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Kyle Booker records two hits against Elizabethton

Tennessee’s Kyle Booker records two hits against Elizabethton.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker recorded two hits and scored one run for Kingsport Wednesday.

Kingsport defeated Elizabethton, 3-1, in an Appalachian League game Wednesday.

Booker went 2-for-4 for the Axmen (25-9) Wednesday.

He has totaled 16 hits, one home run, two doubles, 10 RBIs, 15 runs and three stolen bases, while recording a .340 batting average.

Booker, a native of Southaven, Mississippi, appeared in 29 games for the Vols in 2022. He started six contests during the 2022 season.

Booker recorded a .222 batting average, totaling 10 RBIs, 12 runs, 10 hits, three doubles and one home run in 2022 with the Vols.

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Kyle Booker records one hit against Elizabethton

Tennessee’s Kyle Booker records one hit against Elizabethton.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker went 1-for-4 for Kingsport against Elizabethton in an Appalachian League game Sunday.

Kingsport defeated Elizabethton, 11-9.

Booker recorded one run scored and one RBI as the Axmen’s designated hitter.

He has appeared in 11 games for Kingsport. Booker has recorded a .306 batting average, totaling 11 hits, two doubles, 11 runs and nine RBIs during the 2022 season.

During his sophomore season with the Vols in 2022, Booker appeared in 25 games and started six contests. He hit one home run, recording 10 RBIs and 12 runs.

Booker, a native of Southaven, Mississippi, batted .222 for Tennessee (57-9). The Vols won the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships.

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Kyle Booker records two hits against Elizabethton

Tennessee’s Kyle Booker records two hits against Elizabethton.

Tennessee outfielder Kyle Booker recorded two hits for the Kingsport Axmen in its 11-9 loss to Elizabethton in an Appalachian League game Saturday.

Booker went 2-for-5 and scored two runs for Kingsport (20-8).

In nine games for the Axmen this summer, Booker is batting .357 and has recorded 10 hits, two doubles, seven RBIs and 10 runs.

On Friday, Booker appeared as a pinch-hitter for Kingsport in its 10-1 victory against Johnson City at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. He walked and scored one run.

During his sophomore season for the Volunteers, Booker appeared in 25 games and made six starts.

Booker, a Southaven, Mississippi native, batted .222 and totaled one home run, 10 RBIs and 12 runs.

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