The Official Countdown To First Pitch 2023

[NO SIR EEE]

37 more days. Today we recognize the 37 base on balls that Jordan Beck drew at the plate in 2022. Beck is currently with the Single A Fresno Grizzlies of the Colorado Rockies Organization.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

36 more days. Today we recognize #36 Chad Dallas. Dallas played for Tennessee for 2 seasons and was drafted at the end of the 2021 Season. Dallas currently plays for The Toronto Blue Jays High A affiliate Vancouver Canadiens.
Chad's UT career accomplishments include:
-A career high 12 strikeouts vs LSU on 6/12/21
-2021 ABCA/Rawlings Second Team All-American
-2021 NCBWA Third Team All-American
-2021 ABCA/Rawlings Southeast All-Region First Team
-2019-20 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

 

[StarRaider]

Christian Moore - 36 hits, and 36 rbi

 

[chuckiepoo]

Nice… very nice

 

[NO SIR EEE]

35 more days. Today we recognize #35 Kirby Connell.
Kirby's career bests so far include:
-43 outings with 0 runs allowed
-59 outings with 0 wild pitches
-23 outings with 0 hits allowed

Career honors include:
-2022 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll
-2022 SEC Community Service Team
-VOLeaders Academy Class of 2020-21
-2021 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll
-2019-20 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

 

[preacherman20]

I wonder if that cute face is still behind all that hair?

 

[txbo]

I wonder if that cute face is still behind all that hair? View attachment 530930

Boy doesn't time fly Preacherman?

I hope you take a little extra time this year and stack up the memories.

 

[preacherman20]

Trying to. Don't know if this will be his last or if there is one more but thinking of it as his last and if he comes back it is a bonus.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

Can anyone do Saturday, Sunday, & Monday for me please? That would be 34, 33, 32. I've got a super busy long weekend. Thanks in advance.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Can anyone do Saturday, Sunday, & Monday for me please? That would be 34, 33, 32. I've got a super busy long weekend. Thanks in advance.

We’ve got you covered!

 

[MAD]

We’ve got you covered!

Don’t forget we almost lost you because things weren’t covered.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Don’t forget we almost lost you because things weren’t covered.

…no Hokie coeds, check.

 

[taylorvol]

Is anyone going to the 1st Pitch Banquet next Sat?

 

[chuckiepoo]

34 days till first pitch!

Hollis Fanning

 

[MAD]

34 days till first pitch!
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Hollis Fanning
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[greasemachine]

Is anyone going to the 1st Pitch Banquet next Sat?

Yep

 

[chuckiepoo]

33 days till first pitch!
Mark Mclaughlin. White Sox Prospect. VFL!

 

[dh24]

Is anyone going to the 1st Pitch Banquet next Sat?

Yes!

 

[@1RBFjr]

Is anyone going to the 1st Pitch Banquet next Sat?

I’ll be there!

 

[StarRaider]

@greasemachine should have 32 covered.

 

[@1RBFjr]

I’ll be there!

You attending @taylorvol ?

 

[taylorvol]

You attending @taylorvol ?

For sure. Coming in hot from the ATL. Wouldn’t miss it. . Look forward to seeing you and some Volnation folks there!

 

[@1RBFjr]

For sure. Coming in hot from the ATL. Wouldn’t miss it. . Look forward to seeing you and some Volnation folks there!

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

[chuckiepoo]

32 days until first pitch! Today we honor Drew Beam, outstanding returning member of last years exceptional weekend rotation.

 

[preacherman20]

Have you guys gotten your tickets already for the first pitch banquet?