Tennessee pitcher Tanner Franklin throws 102 mph fastball vs Oklahoma State
Tanner Franklin threw a 102 mph fastball in Tennessee baseball's game against Oklahoma State on Friday.
The Vols reliever topped 100 mph with his third pitch to Cowboys first baseman Nolan Schubart in the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston.
Franklin hit 99 mph consistently in his first inning against Oklahoma State. He struck out two before getting Schubart to fly out to center field.
Franklin transferred to Tennessee after two seasons at Kennesaw State.
The 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher had a 6.34 ERA in 34 games with three starts in his first two seasons two seasons. The Jefferson City, Tennessee, product struck out 61 in 38⅓ innings with 40 walks.
This story will be updated.
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