Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander made his third professional start on Friday for Spokane.
Dollander pitched 5.1 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts in Spokane’s 5-4 win against Everett. He totaled 93 pitches, including 65 strikes.
The former Vol has recorded 27 strikeouts in three appearances with the Indians.
Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.
Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.
Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.
The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.
Top @Rockies pitching prospect (MLB No. 47) Chase Dollander struck out 1⃣2⃣ batters for the @spokaneindians! pic.twitter.com/NfL4a1wWAP
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 20, 2024
