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AJ Russell
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| AJ Russell | |
|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 29, 2004 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Andrew James Russell (born June 29, 2004) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He was selected 52nd overall by the Rangers in the 2025 MLB draft.[1]
Amateur career
[edit]Russell attended Franklin High School in Franklin, Tennessee.[2] Russell helped lead the Franklin Admirals to the Class 3A state playoffs as a junior in 2021 and was dominant on the mound as a senior in 2022, going 6-1 with a 1.14 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 49+1⁄3 innings of work after having a breakout junior season in 2021, posting a 3-0 record with a 0.63 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 44+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Russell pitched sparing as a freshman, though appearing in two College World Series elimination games. As a sophomore in 2024 with the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Russell pitched in three games before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He returned from injury during the SEC Tournament, pitching an inning against Vanderbilt.[4] In 2025, Russell made six starts with 12 total appearances post-injury, striking out 36 over 25+1⁄3 innings of work.
Professional career
[edit]Russell entered the 2025 Major League Baseball draft as a top pitching prospect.[5] In the draft, Russell was selected by the Texas Rangers in the second round with the 52nd overall pick.[6] He signed with the Rangers for a $2.6 million bonus on July 24, 2025.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Wilson, Mike (July 14, 2025). "AJ Russell: Tennessee pitcher picked in second round by Texas Rangers of 2025 MLB Draft". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ AJ Russell Class of 2022
- ^ Franklin's A.J. Russell commits to Tennessee baseball
- ^ Sisk, Caleb (February 27, 2025). "Relive Tennessee Baseball Pitcher AJ Russell's Return From Tommy John Surgery". Tennessee Volunteers On SI. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Harlin, Tucker (June 13, 2025). "Five Vols projected in first round of latest 2025 MLB mock draft". Vols Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Cain, Eric (July 13, 2025). "AJ Russell selected by Rangers in second round of MLB Draft". on3.com. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
- ^ "Draft Signings: Schoolcraft, Watson, Russell, Quick, Flemming, Root". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Tennessee Volunteers bio