How former Vols fared in 2025 MLB All-Star Game
Former Vol Garrett Crochet was selected to the game by American League manager Aaron Boone. The Boston left-handed pitcher did not appear in the contest.
Crochet is in his first season with the Red Sox. He was traded from the White Sox to Boston during the offseason. He was selected by Chicago No. 11 overall in the 2020 MLB draft. Crochet played for Tennessee from 2018-20.
Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh was the starting catcher for the American League. He went 1-for-2 in the game. Raleigh, the son of former Tennessee head coach Todd Raleigh, is leading Major League Baseball with 38 home runs. He also won the Home Run Derby on Monday, becoming the first catcher to win the event.
Todd Raleigh, who coached the Vols from 2008-11, pitched to his son in the Home Run Derby.
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