Liam Doyle, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, is currently honing his skills in Springfield. With his first 2026 start on the horizon, he’s openly aiming to reach St. Louis before the season’s end, believing it’s only a matter of time.

In a commanding performance at the Knoxville Regional, top-seeded Tennessee defeated Miami (Ohio) 9-2, fueled by Reese Chapman’s three RBIs and Liam Doyle’s 11 strikeouts. The victory reinforces Tennessee’s position as a leading contender in the tournament.