Tennessee Baseball: 2023 preseason polls have Vols ranked too low

Tennessee's Cortland Lawson (9) and coach Tony Vitello make their way down the line for the start of the NCAA Knoxville Regional baseball championship against Georgia Tech in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, June 5, 2022.Ncaa Baseball Ut Ga Tech
Tennessee's Cortland Lawson (9) and coach Tony Vitello make their way down the line for the start of the NCAA Knoxville Regional baseball championship against Georgia Tech in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, June 5, 2022.Ncaa Baseball Ut Ga Tech
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No. 6: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Clemson sophomore Kier Meredith(1) gets an infield hit against Wake Forest during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, April 23,2021.Clemson Vs Wake Forest Baseball
Clemson sophomore Kier Meredith(1) gets an infield hit against Wake Forest during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, April 23,2021.Clemson Vs Wake Forest Baseball

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons enter the 2023 season ranking number 6. The Demon Deacons are likely going to be led by Sophomore infielder Tommy Hawke.

Hawke had an amazing freshman season last year for Wake Forest. He tallied 52 total runs last year, and led the team with a .380 batting average. Hawke will likely be the leadoff hitter this year, and with more experience, he should be able to shine even more than he did last year.