Vols Finding Success in Summer Leagues

July 22, 2011

Below is a look at the nine current Tennessee players currently in summer leagues across the nation, highlighted by three All-Star Team selections in three different leagues, including Tennessee's first in the Cape Cod League since 1996.

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Ethan Bennett, C (Coastal Plain League)

A rising sophomore at Tennessee, Ethan Bennett has played in 25 games for the Asheboro Copperheads, hitting .211 with a pair of homeruns, four doubles and seven RBIs.

Chris Fritts, OF (Northwoods League)

An All-Star outfielder for the Alexandria Beetles, Chris Fritts has had an outstanding summer. In 39 games, the Houston, Texas, native is hitting at a .329 clip with four longballs. He ranks fourth in the league in both RBIs (27) and doubles (14) and 10th with 49 hits. He has also swiped seven bases and even made two appearances on the mound, striking out two in 3.2 innings of work.

Davis Morgan, 1B (Alaska Baseball League)

Playing in the Last Frontier for the summer, Davis Morgan has started 38 games for the Anchorage Bucs. He is currently hitting .179, but has two of the team's five total home runs. He has also knocked in six runs and has stolen six bases in seven attempts.

Jon Reed, RHP (Northwoods League)

A teammate of Fritts' on the Alexandria Beetles, Jon Reed has continued to build on a solid redshirt freshman season at Tennessee, posting a 4-1 record in seven starts this summer. Over 38.0 innings of action, the Tulsa, Okla., product has recorded a 3.55 ERA to go along with 22 strikeouts and just seven walks.

Dalton Saberhagen, LHP (California Baseball League)

After making 13 appearances on the mound for UT as a freshman, Dalton Saberhagen has spent his summer in his home state of California playing for the Conejo Oaks. He is currently 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 15 appearances, including three starts. In 28.0 innings, the 6-1 southpaw has struck out 22 batters.

Drew Steckenrider, RHP (Cape Cod Baseball League)

As a teammate of Andrew Toles on the Brewster Whitecaps, Drew Steckenrider has been spectacular on the mound. In 10 total relief appearances, the rising UT junior has posted a 2-0 record with a 2.46 ERA and two saves. The 6-5 flamethrowing righty also ranks 17th in the league with a 13.1 K/9 ratio, having struck out 16 batters in 11.0 innings of work.

Andrew Toles, OF (Cape Cod Baseball League)

Andrew Toles was named to the CCBL All-Star Team on Friday, becoming the first Vol to do so since Luke Hudson picked up the honors in 1996 as a member of the Yarmouth-Dennis squad. Todd Helton was also an all-star when he played for Orleans in 1994.

As a member of the Brewster Whitecaps, Toles is currently hitting .299 with three doubles, two triples and eight RBIs through 29 games. The 2010 SEC All-Freshman Team member also ranks third among all players in the league with 12 stolen bases and is tied for fifth with 35 hits.

Carter Watson, RHP (New England Collegiate Baseball League)

Another rising sophomore on the UT pitching staff, Carter Watson made four starts for the North Shore Navigators this summer. He was 1-3 with a 9.00 ERA in 17.0 innings.

Nick Williams, RHP (New England Collegiate Baseball League)

A key member of the Tennessee bullpen during his freshman season, Nick Williams has been used primarily as a starter for the Danbury Westerners. The results have been quite promising as the hard-throwing righty has earned a spot on the NECBL All-Star Team after posting some fantastic numbers. In seven total appearances, including six starts, the Knoxville native is 4-1 with a 3.62 ERA. He has struck out 39 batters and walked just 19 in 32.1 innings of action. His win total ranks second in the league, while his strikeout total places him fourth.

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Players Mentioned

Ethan Bennett

Chris Fritts

Chris Fritts

Davis Morgan

Jon Reed

Jon Reed

Dalton Saberhagen

Drew Steckenrider

Drew Steckenrider

Andrew Toles

Carter Watson

Nick Williams

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