Tag: Nick Senzel

Cincinnati’s Nick Senzel was placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in May.

The former Vol is currently on rehab assignment with the Louisville Bats, Cincinnati’s Triple-A affiliate.

He is batting .176 (3-for-17) in six games with Louisville.

At the time of his injury, Senzel was batting .252 and recorded one home run and eight RBIs for Cincinnati.

Senzel was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft after a three-year collegiate career with Tennessee.

Senzel’s career batting average is . 246. He has recorded 15 home runs in three Major League seasons for Cincinnati.

He played at Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee before his colligate career with the Vols.

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ATLANTA — The 2020 season came to an end for the Cincinnati Reds Thursday afternoon as they were swept by the Atlanta Braves in a National League wild card series.

The Reds, the No. 7 seed in the National League, lost to the Braves 5-0 Thursday at SunTrust Park.

Cincinnati center fielder Nick Senzel went 0-for-3 for the Reds in their 2020 finale.

He did pick up two hits against Atlanta on Wednesday and went 2-for-7 in the postseason, his first as a Major League player.

Senzel hit .186 for Cincinnati in the abbreviated regular season. He hit two home runs scored eight runs and also drove in eight.

The former University of Tennessee baseball standout and Farragut High School star had two stolen bases and six doubles this season.

After his time with the Volunteers, Senzel was the No. 2 overall selection by the Reds in the 2016 MLB draft.

ATLANTA — Nick Senzel had his offensive struggles for the Cincinnati Reds lately this season.

Over the latter stages of the regular season, Senzel saw his batting average drop. He finished the campaign with a .186 batting average.

The former University of Tennessee baseball player made his postseason debut Wednesday afternoon and went 2-for-4 in the Reds’ 1-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the opening game of the National League Wild Card Series.

The Reds, the No. 7 seed in the National League, had their chances but lost the game in 13 innings.

Senzel was the second overall pick by Cincinnati in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft after a stellar three-year career with the Diamond Vols.

He walked on at Tennessee after originally committing to play for Georgia.

Prior to his collegiate career at UT, Senzel was an All-State Player at Farragut High School, a Class AAA powerhouse program in the Knoxville Area.

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds’ center fielder Nick Senzel continued to have his struggles at the plate Tuesday night.

Senzel was hitless again as the Reds dropped a 3-2 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

The former University of Tennessee baseball star and 2016 first-round pick for Cincinnati was 0-4 against the Brewers, as his season batting average has now dipped below .200

The former Vol is hitting .190 and is 1-for-20 since returning from a month-long stay on the injury list.

He has two home runs, eight runs batted in, two stolen bases, six doubles and seven runs scored.

Senzel hit 12 home runs and had 36 extra base hits as a rookie for the Reds in 2019.

CINCINNATI — Nick Senzel did not start Monday night.

He did, however, enter as a pinch hitter for the Cincinnati Reds in their 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

Senzel remained in the game and picked up an additional at-bat in the contest for Cincinnati, which is in the thick of a playoff chase.

Senzel went 0-for-2 and is now batting .203.

The former University of Tennessee standout was the No. 2 overall pick by the Reds in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

He was an All-State performer for Farragut High School, a Class AAA powerhouse program in the Volunteer State.

CINCINNATI — Nick Senzel continues to have offensive struggles in 2020.

Senzel went 0-for-2 in Cincinnati’s 7-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox Sunday at Great American Ball Park.

He recently returned to Cincinnati’s active roster after an extended month-long stay on the injured list.

Senzel has appeared in four games since his return and is 1-for-12 at the plate.

The former Vol is now batting .211 with two home runs and eight runs batted in. He also has two stolen bases, six doubles and seven runs scored.

Senzel was a star for the University of Tennessee baseball team before being drafted by the Reds with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

He was an All-State performer during his prep days at Farragut High School.