The Cubs took one of the elite hitters to come out of college in the past several drafts, Kris Bryant, with the No.2 overall pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Seven of the next nine selections were pitchers including Kent State ace Tyler Skulina and Tennessee hurler Zach Godley. Hear from […]
By: Matthew Osborne After going undrafted and nearly leaving baseball after college, former Tennessee Volunteer Alex Suarez has found a new home in the Chicago Cubs organization. The former Vols first baseman has become the Assistant Director of Player Development and International Scouting with the Smokies parent club. During his time in Knoxville, Suarez, a […]
By Adam King / Smokies Radio Network Here is a video story on Smokies relief pitcher Ty’relle Harris’ “road to recovery” from a serious leg injury during the 2011 season. Harris was run over by a car in Knoxville last season, with the car breaking his right tibia in half and his right fibula in […]
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