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#2,926
#2,926
NighthawkVol said:
As a from the cradle lifetime Vol fan in all sports, Zander is one of my favorite Vols in any sport, all-time. I never thought he’d be a weekend starter. He became one of the best big game players in Vol history. And he did it while just being a regular, down to Earth, quirky, funny kid.
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I can't wait to send these anazing comments to him. Thank you 🧡
Did I think a coach would start a soft throwing lefty? Nope. Did I think Z could do it? Yep. Did CMo have his doubts and said he thought Z would never be a weekend guy? Yep. Would CMo get between Z and anyone coming after Z because he knew Z wouldn’t fight? Absolutely freaking yes.
Just like every other kid on the team needed; you need more than 1 inning playing time on a Tuesday night. Pitchers definitely need repetition. And Z was out of sorts his freshman year. His senior year was covid and he was coming back as the starter again. 2020 was his "revenge tour". He was going to take down the Goliath of teams that year. Nope. Shut down after a few games. No playing summer ball. Get to campus in Fall and boys could come back because of missing 2020. Threw 12? innings in spring 2021. Of course he was in the same boat as all the other boys, but I know it made a difference for him, in terms of development. Would I change a thing? I don't know. I asked him about it. I asked would you keep it exactly the way it happened or would you give up the last 2 months of your college career, if you could have been a Doe, Beam, Dallas and been drafted in 1- 2-3 rounds? Even though he was irked about not playing regularly, and went undrafted, he would take the last months. I am going to ask him again though...
The quirky, funny, but does not know he is funny, is still there. He was hilarious as a kid. Played basketball, baseball, football (yes, he would throw the football as Big Ben and then chase after it like Heinz Ward, announcing every move along the way (and perfect spiral almost immediately once he could throw with one hand), hockey; by himself in the driveway for years.

My random thought about his last 2 months; yes, they tweeked something for the better and of course he was pitching regularly, so that helped. But I can't help thinking; all those batters, all year, were almost consistently use to receiving and hitting 90-100 mph pitches. Then comes along Z. Throwing 67 mph. Then a 88. Then a 64. Then 84. And as superstar Charlie Condon showed us; he could not hit off Z. And the rest is history 🍊⚾️🏆
 
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#2,927
NighthawkVol said:
As a from the cradle lifetime Vol fan in all sports, Zander is one of my favorite Vols in any sport, all-time. I never thought he’d be a weekend starter. He became one of the best big game players in Vol history. And he did it while just being a regular, down to Earth, quirky, funny kid.
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I will share with him. Thank you ⚾️🍊🏆
 
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#2,928
NighthawkVol said:
As a from the cradle lifetime Vol fan in all sports, Zander is one of my favorite Vols in any sport, all-time. I never thought he’d be a weekend starter. He became one of the best big game players in Vol history. And he did it while just being a regular, down to Earth, quirky, funny kid.
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My favorite thing about Zander is the way he has proven all of his doubters wrong, even the ones in our fanbase. He went from a midweek guy to being our most reliable pitcher in the postseason; it reached a point where if Zander was starting, I believed we were going to win. Zander will be successful at whatever he chooses to do, because he has the mentality and the attitude for it
 
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I looked up the roster for the "Future All Stars" game Saturday in Atlanta/Truist and did not see any Volunteers listed. Anyone know if there are any Vols participating in MLB All Star Weekend/Week? I will be watching the draft and hoping Atlanta will select a Vol.
 
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#2,932
VolFan_stuck_in_the_901 said:
My favorite thing about Zander is the way he has proven all of his doubters wrong, even the ones in our fanbase. He went from a midweek guy to being our most reliable pitcher in the postseason; it reached a point where if Zander was starting, I believed we were going to win. Zander will be successful at whatever he chooses to do, because he has the mentality and the attitude for it
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So nice, thank you. Will definitely be sharing ⚾️🍊🏆
 
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If you all did not know; they auction off random minor league jerseys. I am trying to get one of Z"s. I told the front office, you offer up a Z signed jersey, it should do "okay" 😉....I think they donate the proceeds. The team is involved with a local food bank and the boys are involved with handing out food, drives, etc.

 
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Looks like a cream jersey signed is up for sale.

I want that signed gatorade bath pic!!
 
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Story time, gather 'round.
Z plays for Mighty Mussels. Minnesota Twins signs free agent LHP Brennen Oxford to a minor league contract and he is assigned to Mighty Mussels on 12May25.
Z mentions to person in charge of rooming, which I am completely shocked he would even do this, he tells them "it probably would be best not to place Brennen with me. I don't think it would work out".
Z has never not gotten along with anyone, so can't believe he even bothered saying anything. He is Switzerland. Very neutral.
Naturally, Brennen is of course, promptly assigned as Z's roommate. Z is like "what am I gonna do? I am never going to hear the end of it and it will be the only thing he ever talks about". A few weeks go by and Z and Brennen are thick as thieves but with a little chirp every once in a while about it.
I think they will eventually be in each other's weddings.











Brennen Oxford is the pitcher who threw the ball for Blake's "did not go" swing in the Friday night game in Omaha.
 

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greasemachine said:
Story time, gather 'round.
Z plays for Mighty Mussels. Minnesota Twins signs free agent LHP Brennen Oxford to a minor league contract and he is assigned to Mighty Mussels on 12May25.
Z mentions to person in charge of rooming, which I am completely shocked he would even do this, he tells them "it probably would be best not to place Brennen with me. I don't think it would work out".
Z has never not gotten along with anyone, so can't believe he even bothered saying anything. He is Switzerland. Very neutral.
Naturally, Brennen is of course, promptly assigned as Z's roommate. Z is like "what am I gonna do? I am never going to hear the end of it and it will be the only thing he ever talks about". A few weeks go by and Z and Brennen are thick as thieves but with a little chirp every once in a while about it.
I think they will eventually be in each other's weddings.











Brennen Oxford is the pitcher who threw the ball for Blake's "did not go" swing in the Friday night game in Omaha.
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…the rest of the story! 👆🏼
 
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greasemachine said:
Story time, gather 'round.
Z plays for Mighty Mussels. Minnesota Twins signs free agent LHP Brennen Oxford to a minor league contract and he is assigned to Mighty Mussels on 12May25.
Z mentions to person in charge of rooming, which I am completely shocked he would even do this, he tells them "it probably would be best not to place Brennen with me. I don't think it would work out".
Z has never not gotten along with anyone, so can't believe he even bothered saying anything. He is Switzerland. Very neutral.
Naturally, Brennen is of course, promptly assigned as Z's roommate. Z is like "what am I gonna do? I am never going to hear the end of it and it will be the only thing he ever talks about". A few weeks go by and Z and Brennen are thick as thieves but with a little chirp every once in a while about it.
I think they will eventually be in each other's weddings.











Brennen Oxford is the pitcher who threw the ball for Blake's "did not go" swing in the Friday night game in Omaha.
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Remind me again…you’re Zander’s uncle? I think we met at a game a few years ago (I used to post as GregAmsler). I was with Mr. Connell and he introduced us, if I’m remembering correctly.
 
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greasemachine said:
Story time, gather 'round.
Z plays for Mighty Mussels. Minnesota Twins signs free agent LHP Brennen Oxford to a minor league contract and he is assigned to Mighty Mussels on 12May25.
Z mentions to person in charge of rooming, which I am completely shocked he would even do this, he tells them "it probably would be best not to place Brennen with me. I don't think it would work out".
Z has never not gotten along with anyone, so can't believe he even bothered saying anything. He is Switzerland. Very neutral.
Naturally, Brennen is of course, promptly assigned as Z's roommate. Z is like "what am I gonna do? I am never going to hear the end of it and it will be the only thing he ever talks about". A few weeks go by and Z and Brennen are thick as thieves but with a little chirp every once in a while about it.
I think they will eventually be in each other's weddings.











Brennen Oxford is the pitcher who threw the ball for Blake's "did not go" swing in the Friday night game in Omaha.
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Love this story. Z should've drawn a big red line down the middle of the room and told Oxford to stay on his side. But not surprised that they're already BFFs. It's hard to resist the Zander charm. He'll have Oxford agreeing that Blake didn't swing in no time.
 
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VolFan_stuck_in_the_901 said:
My favorite thing about Zander is the way he has proven all of his doubters wrong, even the ones in our fanbase. He went from a midweek guy to being our most reliable pitcher in the postseason; it reached a point where if Zander was starting, I believed we were going to win. Zander will be successful at whatever he chooses to do, because he has the mentality and the attitude for it
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The hat came off many times on the mound when he threw because of how he threw with conviction. No doubt he wanted it badly and I felt the same way when he was out there as far as winning. Great kid and we were blessed to have him.
 
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greasemachine said:
Story time, gather 'round.
Z plays for Mighty Mussels. Minnesota Twins signs free agent LHP Brennen Oxford to a minor league contract and he is assigned to Mighty Mussels on 12May25.
Z mentions to person in charge of rooming, which I am completely shocked he would even do this, he tells them "it probably would be best not to place Brennen with me. I don't think it would work out".
Z has never not gotten along with anyone, so can't believe he even bothered saying anything. He is Switzerland. Very neutral.
Naturally, Brennen is of course, promptly assigned as Z's roommate. Z is like "what am I gonna do? I am never going to hear the end of it and it will be the only thing he ever talks about". A few weeks go by and Z and Brennen are thick as thieves but with a little chirp every once in a while about it.
I think they will eventually be in each other's weddings.











Brennen Oxford is the pitcher who threw the ball for Blake's "did not go" swing in the Friday night game in Omaha.
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That’s hilarious! I love it! BTW, he didn’t swing! 😀👍👍👊👊🍊🍊😀😀
 
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