The 2025 MLB Draft rolls on Monday with the fourth through 20 rounds in what should be a rapid fire afternoon of draft picks.
It was an eventful first day of the draft for Tennessee with eight Vols going on the first day of the draft including four Vols going in the first round. Tennessee pitchers Liam Doyle, Gavin Kilen, Andrew Fischer and Marcus Phillips went in the first round before AJ Russell, Dean Curley and Tanner Franklin went in the second round. Nate Snead was the Vols’ lone third round selection.
On top of the current Tennessee players, three Vol signees were selected in the first round of the draft including two (Steele Hall and Billy Carlson) in the first 10 picks.
While it was a busy first night of the draft for Tennessee, there’s still a number of storylines to follow on day two. Most notably, what happens with Henry Ford, Cameron Appenzeller and Ethan Moore.
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Ford (Virginia OF transfer) and Appenzeller (left-handed prep signee) both projected as first night selections but fell out of the top 100 picks. The further they fall, the more likely it is that they make it to campus. While Moore (infield prep signee) didn’t project as a first night selection, he is still a draft risk and the same principle holds true for him.
It’s also worth tracking where Tennessee JUCO commits Matt Barr and Tyler Myatt go. Both are draft risks, especially Barr who could go early on day two.
Then there’s still a number of current Vols who project as draft picks. LHP Brandon Arvidson should come off the board early on day two while OF Reese Chapman, C Cannon Peebles and utility man Dalton Bargo will all likely be drafted at some point.
Stay up to date with all of Tennessee baseball’s action on day two of the MLB Draft here. This story will be updated with commitments and any other details that emerge Monday.
JUCO RHP Matt Barr
- Round 5
- Pick 149
- Minnesota Twins
- Slot value: $475,000
MIT RHP Mason Estrada
- Round 7
- Pick 225
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Slot value: $250,300
Brandon Arvidson Update
After dropping further than expected, LHP Brandon Arvidson is returning to Tennessee for his senior season. The former JUCO transfer had a dominant close to the 2025 season, posting a 2.87 ERA in his final eight outings. He struck out 28 batters and walked just six in 15.2 innings pitched in those eight outings.
Arvidson has a chance to compete for a starting spot and at the very least will be a big time bullpen arm for the Vols in 2026.
UNC Asheville RHP Clay Edmondson
- Round 14
- Pick 430
- San Diego Padres
- Edmondson plans on signing with San Diego
Bowling Green two-way DJ Newman
- Round 15
- Pick 456
- Houston Astros
Tennessee C Cannon Peebles
- Round 17
- Pick 552
- Cleveland Guardians
Prep Infielder Ethan Moore
- Round 18
- Pick 554
- Cincinatti Reds
- KnoxNews Mike Wilson reported earlier Monday that Moore plans on going to Tennessee and not signing.
LHP Cameron Appenzeller
- Round 19
- Pick 572
- Seattle Mariners
- Appenzeller plans on turning down professional baseball for the time being and enrolling at Tennessee.
*This story will be continuously updated Monday
