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Jordan Beck presented with Abby Greer Award during spring training

Former Vol Jordan Beck presented with the Abby Greer Award during spring training.

Spring training has concluded for Major League Baseball teams ahead of the 2024 season.

Former Vol Jordan Beck was named the recipient of the Abby Greer Award, presented to the Rockies’ spring training MVP.

Beck appeared in 18 games for Colorado during spring training. He recorded a .370 batting average, seven RBIs, four runs, 10 hits, two doubles, one triple, three walks and one stolen base.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He played for the Vols from 2020-22.

Beck recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 70 runs, 75 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 37 walks and six stolen bases in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee. The Vols won the 2022 SEC regular-season and tournament championships.

Trey Lipscomb records three-hit game against Cardinals

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records three-hit game against the Cardinals.

St. Louis defeated Washington, 13-4, on Wednesday in spring training.

The contest took place at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at second base for the Nationals and went 3-for-4. He recorded a two-run home run, four RBIs, one walk and seven total bases.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

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

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Nick Senzel hits three-run double against Cardinals

Former Vol Nick Senzel hits three-run double against the Cardinals.

St. Louis defeated Washington, 7-6, on Friday in spring training.

The contest took place at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former Vol Nick Senzel hit a three-run double for the Nationals. He went 1-for-1, recording three RBIs and two walks.

Senzel signed with the Nationals on Dec. 12, 2023.

The former Vol played for the Reds from 2019-23. He appeared in 377 games, recording a .239 batting average, 33 home runs, 125 RBIs, 104 walks and 32 stolen bases.

Senzel played for the Vols from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer. He was selected No. 2 overall by Cincinnati in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

The Nationals will open play for the 2024 season on March 28 at Cincinnati. Washington’s home-opener is slated for April 1, 2024 versus Pittsburgh.

Mar 8, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel (13) advances to third base on a base hit in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Beck records two-out RBI against Dodgers

Former Vol Jordan Beck records two-out RBI against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles defeated Colorado, 7-4, on Sunday in spring training.

The contest between the Dodgers and Rockies took place at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona.

Former Vol Jordan Beck served as a pinch hitter and played centerfield for Colorado. He went 1-for-2, recording a two-out RBI in the sixth inning, scoring Nolan Jones.

Beck received a non-roster invitation from Colorado to spring training.

He was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

Beck played for the Vols from 2020-22.

He recorded 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, 70 runs, 75 hits, 15 doubles, three triples, 37 walks and six stolen bases in 66 games during the 2022 season at Tennessee.

Before arriving at Tennessee, Beck was selected in the 14th round of the 2019 MLB draft by Boston.

The former Vol was assigned to the Hartford Yard Goats on July 14, 2023.

Garrett Crochet strikes out three in second spring training appearance

Former Vol Garrett Crochet strikes out three in second spring training appearance.

Los Angeles defeated Chicago, 3-1, on Sunday in spring training.

The contest between the Angeles and White Sox took place at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Former Vol Garrett Crochet pitched two innings for Chicago. He recorded three strikeouts against seven batters. Crochet did not allow a hit, run or walk.

Sunday’s appearance was Crochet’s second in spring training. He pitched 1.2 innings, recording two strikeouts, while allowing two hits and zero runs against the Dodgers on Feb. 27.

Crochet was selected by the White Sox in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft (No. 11 overall).

He played for the Vols from 2018-20, appearing in 36 games. The former Vol was 10-9 and recorded 149 strikeouts during his career at Tennessee.

Trey Lipscomb extends hit streak to three games

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb extends hit streak to three games.

Boston defeated Washington, 4-2, on Saturday in spring training.

The contest was played at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb went 1-for-1 on Saturday and played shortstop for the Nationals. He extended his hit streak to three games during spring training.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

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

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Two former Vols combine for three hits in Nationals’ win versus Houston

Two former Vols combine for three hits in the Nationals’ win versus Houston.

Houston defeated Washington, 10-8, on Friday in spring training.

The contest took place at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Two former Vols combined for three hits against the Astros.

Trey Lipscomb started at second base and went 2-for-3, recording one run. Nick Senzel also went 1-for-3 for the Nationals. He started at third base.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall). He played for the Vols from 2019-22.

Senzel was selected by Cincinnati in the first-round of the 2016 MLB draft (No. 2 overall). He played for Tennessee from 2014-16.

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Ben Joyce records strikeout against Padres

Former Vol Ben Joyce records strikeout against the Padres.

Los Angeles defeated San Diego, 5-3, on Friday in spring training.

The contest took place at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona.

Former Vol Ben Joyce pitched one inning for the Angles. He recorded one strikeout, while allowing two hits, two walks and one earned run.

Joyce was selected by the Angels in the third-round (No. 89 overall) of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

He played for the Vols from 2021-22. The former Vol did not play in 2021 due to rehabbing from offseason surgery.

Joyce (2-1) appeared in 27 games and started one contest in 2022 for Tennessee. He totaled 53 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched during the 2022 campaign.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Trey Lipscomb records hit against Cardinals

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb records hit against the Cardinals.

Washington defeated St. Louis, 3-1, on Thursday in spring training.

The spring training contest was played at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.

Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at second base and went 1-for-3 for the Nationals. He was also caught stealing against the Cardinals.

Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft (No. 84 overall).

Lipscomb appeared in 66 games in his final season at Tennessee in 2022. He totaled 22 home runs, 84 RBIs, 68 runs, 89 hits, 19 doubles, three triples, 26 walks and four stolen bases.

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

Nick Senzel records RBI in Washington spring training debut

Former Vol Nick Senzel records RBI in spring training debut with Washington.

Houston defeated Washington, 7-4, on Saturday at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former Vol Nick Senzel went 0-for-1, recording one RBI, one walk and one strikeout in the spring training contest.

He signed with the Nationals on Dec. 12, 2023.

Senzel played for the Reds from 2019-23. He appeared in 377 games, recording a .239 batting average, 33 home runs, 125 RBIs, 104 walks and 32 stolen bases.

Senzel played for the Vols from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer. He was selected No. 2 overall by Cincinnati in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.

The Nationals will open play for the 2024 season on March 28 at Cincinnati. Washington’s home-opener is slated for April 1, 2024 versus Pittsburgh.