Tennessee Vols morning report: More baseball All-American recognition
The first weekend since last August without any Tennessee Vols athletic events was somewhat depressing, especially as the College World Series was going on. However, UT continued to make news. In football, there was a splash with a new commitment for 2023 in running back Will Stallings Jr. Sunday. Baseball still made news too.
Our morning update on Rocky Top leads with that baseball news, which continued to roll in despite Big Orange Country’s shocking elimination in the NCAA Super Regionals a week earlier. The regular season success the program had still warranted some national recognition.
That’s not the only news on the diamond either. A Lady Vols softball player taking part in an international event hosted by Canada also made news. We also have some swimming and diving coverage to bring you in regards to players who have decided they will come back for another year, so there’s plenty to get to. Let’s start on the diamond.
Four Vols named Rawlings All-Americans – ABCA.org
This year’s American Baseball Coaches Association Rawlings All-American teams featured four Tennessee Vols baseball players. Sophomore pitcher Chase Dollander earned first team honors. Senior third baseman Trey Lipscomb and junior outfielder Drew Gilbert earned second team. Freshman pitcher Chase Burns earned third team.
"The ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove finalists will be announced on Monday, June, 20. In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 22. The ABCA/Rawlings National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year will be announced Monday, June 27."
Kiki Milloy to play for Team USA in Canada Cup – TeamUSA.org
Junior outfielder Kiki Milloy of the Tennessee Lady Vols softball team has been named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the Canada Cup International Softball Championship. Play began Saturday and will last through this upcoming Sunday.
"The 2022 USA Softball WNT Canada Cup roster includes three veterans from the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team as well as eight members from the previously announced World Games roster. The Red, White and Blue also adds seven rookies who will represent the U.S. for the first time in their career as well as ten athletes who have previously represented Team USA either as a member of the USA Softball JWNT or WNT."
Swimming and diving returns numerous fifth-year players – UTSports
Nine members of the Tennessee Vols swimming and diving program have revealed they will return to UT for a fifth year, taking advantage of the NCAA’s COVID eligibility ruling where athletes who competed in 2020-2021 wouldn’t have a year count against them. Six are on the men’s side, and three are on the women’s side.
"Collectively, Tennessee returns six individuals who have medaled at SEC Championships, winning a combined 11 medals. Eight of the nine have earned All-America status in at least one event, totaling 23 certificates between them."