VFL Drew Gilbert Has Dynamite Professional Debut, Homers in First At-Bat
Former Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert was dynamite in his professional debut on Thursday as the Astros Orange squad played a doubleheader with the Mets in the Florida Complex League. The first game was a completion of a contest that was originally suspended on July 22, 2022. Gilbert entered at centerfield in the fifth inning of […]
Tennessee Begins Fall Camp, Offseason Baseball News & Notes | RTI Press Pass Podcast
The Rocky Top Insider Press Pass podcast is back with no shortage of topics on Wednesday, Aug. 3. With Tennessee starting fall camp last weekend, RTI hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are bringing you their live reactions, thoughts, and takeaways from the first three days of Tennessee camp plus Tennessee media days. The guys […]
Former Vol Moved At MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB Trade deadline has come and gone with the normal excitement delivering. The big news trade of the day included Washington sending young star Juan Soto to San Diego for a major package. Included in the trade package was the Padres’ Eric Hosmer. One problem, Hosmer had a no trade clause in his contract […]
BREAKING: Camden Sewell Returning To Tennessee For Fifth Season
Tennessee right-handed pitcher Camden Sewell is returning to Knoxville for one final college season, Sewell shared on social media Tuesday. Rocky Top… one more ride 🧡 pic.twitter.com/577D2AdN3x — Camden Sewell (@CamdenSewell) August 2, 2022 Sewell has been one of Tennessee’s top relievers in his four years in Knoxville and is using his fifth season of […]
Tennessee Baseball Roster Update Following MLB Draft Signing Period
The Aug. 1 deadline for high school and collegiate players to sign professionally has passed and Tennessee baseball’s 2023 roster is starting to come into frame. Tennessee lost all 10 players selected in the 2022 MLB Draft but its recruiting class faired well in the draft and the Vols have restocked their roster in the […]
VFL Will Mabrey Shows Off Arizona Threads After Signing Contract
Former Tennessee left-handed pitcher Will Mabrey is now officially an Arizona Diamondback. On Wednesday, Mabrey posted a picture to Twitter showing off his Arizona uniform while signing his contract with the Diamondbacks. Let’s get it @Dbacks pic.twitter.com/0nbk3slyae — Will Mabrey (@WillMabrey2) July 27, 2022 Mabrey was selected in the 6th round of the 2022 MLB […]
High School Freshman Commits to Tennessee Baseball With Electric Video
Tennessee and Tony Vitello are thinking about the future. Way into the future, it would seem. On Wednesday afternoon, Tennessee received a commitment from class of 2026 infielder Colten “Colt” Springall. The rising high school freshman announced his commitment to Tennessee through a very well-produced video on his social media. “Blessings don’t flow to you, […]
Blade Tidwell Inks Rookie Contract with the New York Mets
Former Tennessee RHP Blade Tidwell has officially put pen to paper and signed his rookie contract with the New York Mets. According to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, Tidwell signed with the Mets for 1.85-million-dollars. Tidwell’s $1.85 million is a good chunk above the value for the No. 52 slot, which sits right at $1,475,100. Tidwell was […]
Drew Gilbert Signs Deal, Shows Off New Threads in H-Town
With an orange Tennessee wristband hanging around his wrist, former Tennessee outfielder Drew Gilbert officially put ink to paper with the Houston Astros this week. After a three-year career in Knoxville, Gilbert was selected by the Houston Astros with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Less than 10 […]
Tennessee Incoming Transfer Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal
Austin Peay transfer catcher Jack Alexander signed a undrafted free agent deal with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. In our humble opinion, the @Royals landed the best catcher in all the land after the draft! Best of luck @jackalexander0!#LetsGoPeay pic.twitter.com/Py324Iid7n — Austin Peay Baseball (@GovsBSB) July 20, 2022 Alexander announced he was transferring […]