Evan Russell retired?

[majinVol]

I saw Evan Russell retired from baseball but couldn't find any kind of a story on it, anyone know more about that?

 

[Volprofch05]

I saw Evan Russell retired from baseball but couldn't find any kind of a story on it, anyone know more about that?

This is all I've seen

Vols in MLB Update

 

[preacherman20]

He has an accounting job is all I know. Decided it was time to move on. I don't know anymore. Sometimes they tell you and sometimes you tell yourselves. At some point it is over for all, just at different levels.

 

[taylorvol]

I saw Evan Russell retired from baseball but couldn't find any kind of a story on it, anyone know more about that?

One of my all time favorite Vols regardless of sport. Evan is a true VFL. He will be missed but hope we see him at LNS.

 

[txbo]

One of my all time favorite Vols regardless of sport. Evan is a true VFL. He will be missed but hope we see him at LNS.

He's a vol legend.

 

[NorCalVol67]

He's a vol legend.

Absolute legend.

Thanks Evan for being an integral part in bringing Vol baseball back.

 

[DonDiego]

He has an accounting job is all I know. Decided it was time to move on. I don't know anymore. Sometimes they tell you and sometimes you tell yourselves. At some point it is over for all, just at different levels.

Straight out of Moneyball.

 

[dh24]

He had been contemplating it for awhile. Leaving the Angels organization was his decision. Ready to start his next chapter. Great player and family. One of the special VFLs that was part of the group that helped put UT baseball back on the map. GBO

 

[taylorvol]

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He had been contemplating it for awhile. Leaving the Angels organization was his decision. Ready to start his next chapter. Great player and family. One of the special VFLs that was part of the group that helped put UT baseball back on the map. GBO

He‘s a legend for sure. He even signed autographs for the kids after the final heartbreaking loss against Notre Dame. Who does That??? Evan Russell VFL does….He’s going to be successful in life no matter what he does.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

He has an accounting job is all I know. Decided it was time to move on. I don't know anymore. Sometimes they tell you and sometimes you tell yourselves. At some point it is over for all, just at different levels.

@preacherman20 you know Evan better than I but the few times I had the pleasure of being around him, he was lights out with the kids and seemed to sincerely enjoy those interactions.
My point being, I could definitely see him in the youth coaching game.

 

[OldTimer]

I’d take a team full of Evan Russell’s…..

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I’d take a team full of Evan Russell’s…..

And kick some butt with them!!

 

[MAD]

I’d take a team full of Evan Russell’s…..

I’d take a team full of Chase’s too.

Collegiate Baseball Pre-season All-Americans
FIRST TEAM
RHP Chase Dollander, Tennessee
RHP Chase Burns, Tennessee

 

[greasemachine]

He's a vol legend.

What an amazing day!!! So great!

 

[greasemachine]

I’d take a team full of Evan Russell’s…..

Love love love Evan. My second favorite player, behind Z of course

 

[Volprofch05]

Love love love Evan. My second favorite player, behind Z of course

I imagine it would take quite a bit to surpass the muffin man in the eyes of @greasemachine

 

[cobbwebb0710]

I’d take a team full of Chase’s too.

Collegiate Baseball Pre-season All-Americans
FIRST TEAM
RHP Chase Dollander, Tennessee
RHP Chase Burns, Tennessee

We have to come up with a “give em what they want Chase” gif!

 

[greasemachine]

I imagine it would take quite a bit to surpass the muffin man in the eyes of @greasemachine

He's my number 1 muffin

 

[txbo]

We have to come up with a “give em what they want Chase” gif!
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LOL. Is it possible this season can be as entertaining as the last two?

 

[NorCalVol67]

LOL. Is it possible this season can be as entertaining as the last two?

Hell yeah, and it’s getting close.

 

[cobbwebb0710]

LOL. Is it possible this season can be as entertaining as the last two?

I’m optimistic but not holding my breath.

 

[6-4-3]

LOL. Is it possible this season can be as entertaining as the last two?

Will be tough to match last year’s team performance and the pure magic of the 2021 team. But I’m up for it…

 

[greasemachine]

LOL. Is it possible this season can be as entertaining as the last two?

The past two will be very hard to beat. I am gonna miss that exciting line-up.

 

[BreatheUT]

Probably a very grounded young man with good parents. Sometimes the crumbs and traveling ain't worth it when you know there is a potentially good business life you can start and get in a routine. I know someone who graduated with his parents and speaks highly of them.

 

[GOBO-Baseball02]

No doubt Evan brought massive excitement to Vol Nation. Great kid too.
As for the business? It can be cruel. He probably was relegated to a bullpen catcher in dirty hot Arizona. Nothing more. And to add insult to injury, he’ll probably need to pay some of his signing bonus back for not fulfilling his contract.