Vols in the Minors: Spring Training Starts Again in 2025 As the calendar flips to 2025, baseball fans everywhere are eagerly anticipating the start of a new season.
For Tennessee Volunteers fans, that means keeping tabs on the numerous Vols alumni who are currently playing in the minor leagues.
This year, several Vols will be suiting up for spring training with their respective MLB teams. Here’s a rundown of where some of the Vols in the minors will be starting their 2025 seasons:
– Nick Senzel (Cincinnati Reds): Senzel, the former Vols standout infielder, will be looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2024 season. He’ll be reporting to the Reds’ spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona.
– Jordan Rodgers (Boston Red Sox): Rodgers, a right-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Red Sox in the 6th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He’ll be joining the Red Sox in Fort Myers, Florida for spring training.
– Will Heflin (Atlanta Braves): Heflin, a left-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Braves in the 10th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He’ll be reporting to the Braves’ spring training facility in North Port, Florida.
– Blade Tidwell (New York Mets): Tidwell, a right-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Mets in the 2nd round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He’ll be joining the Mets in Port St. Lucie, Florida for spring training.
– Drew Gilbert (Houston Astros): Gilbert, an outfielder, was drafted by the Astros in the 1st round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He’ll be reporting to the Astros’ spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
These Vols in the minors will be looking to make a strong impression on their respective teams during spring training. With a good showing, they could potentially earn a spot on their team’s Opening Day roster or at the very least, position themselves for a call-up later in the season.
For fans of the Vols, it’s exciting to see so many talented players from the University of Tennessee making their way through the minor leagues. With any luck, we’ll see some of these players making their MLB debuts in the near future.
In addition to the players mentioned above, there are several other Vols in the minors who will be reporting to spring training with their respective teams. These players include:
– Zach Linginfelter (Los Angeles Angels)
– Garrett Crochet (Chicago White Sox)
– Andrew Schultz (Chicago White Sox)
– Camden Sewell (Kansas City Royals)
As the 2025 season gets underway, Vols fans will be keeping a close eye on these players and others as they work their way through the minor leagues. With any luck, we’ll see some of these talented players making their way to the big leagues in the near future.
In the meantime, fans can stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates on Vols in the minors by following the Tennessee baseball program’s social media accounts. The program’s Twitter account (@Vol_Baseball) is a great resource for fans looking to stay informed about the latest happenings with Vols in the minors.
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