The Boston Red Sox selected Tennessee right-handed pitcher Marcus Phillips with the No. 33 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft Sunday night. Phillips adds a power arm to Boston’s farm system as they continue to target high-upside college talent.

AJ Russell was 4-2 with a 2.70 ERA in three seasons with Tennessee baseball. He struck out 104 in 70 innings across 42 appearances with 11 starts.

Tennessee baseball had four players picked in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, setting a new program record.