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Tennessee Pitcher AJ Russell Drafted by Rangers in 2025 MLB Draft
14 Jul
Summary
- AJ Russell selected by Rangers in 2nd round of 2025 MLB draft
- Russell returned from Tommy John surgery, made 2025 debut in February
- Pitched 25.1 innings, recorded 36 strikeouts for Tennessee in 2025
The 2025 Major League Baseball draft is currently taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell was selected by the Texas Rangers in the second round (52nd overall pick) of the draft. Russell, who returned from Tommy John surgery in 2025, made his season debut on February 25 against North Alabama. In that outing, he pitched one inning, recording three strikeouts on 17 pitches (11 strikes). Over the course of the 2025 season, Russell went on to pitch 25.1 innings, totaling 36 strikeouts for the Volunteers. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 42 games, including 11 starts, for Tennessee from 2023 to 2025. During that span, he compiled a 4-2 record with a 2.70 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 70 innings of work.
