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 Will Mabrey was selected in the sixth round by Arizona (No. 168 overall).
The 6-foot, 185-pound Mabrey (2-0) appeared in 29 games in 2022 for the Vols. He recorded 52 strikeouts and a 2.63 ERA in 2022.
Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline detailed Mabrey signing with Arizona.
“Sixth-rounder Will Mabrey signs for $225k (slot 181 value = $284,200),” Callis announced. “LHP, bullpen standout, 83-85 mph slider with sweep and depth, downhill 90-93 mph fastball to 95, pounds the zone.”
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