Several Former Vols Take Aim at NCAA D1 World Series

June 5, 2023

Several former John A. Logan College baseball players will be competing in the 2023 NCAA baseball tournament. Let's take a closer look at these players and the universities they represent.

First up are Benny Thompson and Kristian Asbury from Troy University. Thompson, a Junior RHP , has had an impressive season with a 5.36 ERA across 48.2 innings pitched, tallying 91 strikeouts, and five wins. Asbury, a junior Pitcher, has also been a key player for the Trojans with 24 appearances on the mound. Troy's first game in the tournament is scheduled for June 2nd against Boston College.

Robby Taul, a junior Infielder at Eastern Illinois University, will also be playing in the tournament. has been a standout player for the Panthers this season. He's currently hitting .225 with four doubles The Panthers' first game is set for June 2rd against Vanderbilt.

Hale Sims, a senior Pitcher at UNC Charlotte, has been a standout player for the 49ers this season. He currently boasts a 3.89 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. UNC Charlotte's first game in the tournament is on June 2nd against Tennessee.

Drew Winters, a Senior Outfielder at Campbell University, has also had a strong season with a .307 batting average and 4 home runs. The Camels will play their first game of the tournament on June 2nd against NC State.

Tommy Ray, a senior pitcher at the University of Louisiana, has been a good out of pen with a 4.91 ERA. The Ragin' Cajuns' first game in the tournament is scheduled for June 2nd against Texas.

Cam McMillan, a Senior infielder at Lipscomb University, for the Bisons this season he has a .222 batting average. Lipscomb's first game is set for June 2nd against Clemson.

Finally, Hunter Hoopes, a Senior Pitcher at the University of Alabama, has been a key player for the Crimson Tide this season with a 1.93 ERA. Alabama's first game in the tournament is scheduled for June 2nd against Nichols State.

Overall, these former John A. Logan Vols are sure to make an impact in the 2023 NCAA baseball tournament. We wish them all the best of luck as they compete for a national title.