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Mark McLaughlin makes professional debut, records hold in first appearance

Former Vol pitcher Mark McLaughlin makes professional debut and records a hold in first appearance.

Former Vol pitcher Mark McLaughlin was assigned to ACL White Sox of the Arizona Complex League Aug. 20.

He was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round (No. 221 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

McLaughlin made his professional debut Monday against former Vol Jordan Beck and ACL Rockies.

ACL White Sox defeated ACL Rockies, 4-1, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

McLaughlin pitched one inning, recording one strikeout and faced three batters. He earned a hold in the contest.

A hold is earned when a pitcher enters a contest with a lead of three runs or less and maintains the lead, while recording at least one out. A hold can also be earned when a pitcher enters a contest with the tying run on-deck, at the plate or on the bases, and records one out.

Beck went 0-for-2, recording one walk, in the contest. The former Vol extended his on-base streak to 10 games.

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Mark McLaughlin’s contract with Chicago detailed

Former Vol Mark McLaughlin’s contract with Chicago 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.

Junior pitcher Mark McLaughlin was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round (No. 221 overall).

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound McLaughlin (2-1) appeared in 27 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 45 strikeouts and a 2.01 ERA in 2022.

Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline detailed McLaughlin signing with Chicago.

“Seventh-rounder Mark McLaughlin signs with White Sox for $150k (slot 221 value = $205,800),” Callis announced. “Reliever with 90-93 mph fastball with late hop and solid breaking ball.”

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2022 MLB draft: Mark McLaughlin selected by White Sox

2022 MLB draft: Mark McLaughlin selected by the White Sox

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.

Junior pitcher Mark McLaughlin was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round (No. 221 overall) Monday.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound McLaughlin (2-1) appeared in 27 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. He recorded 45 strikeouts and a 2.01 ERA in 2022.

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

2022 MLB draft: First round order, time, TV and streaming information

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