Garrett Stallings, a right‑handed pitcher who spent three seasons at the University of Tennessee, has been summoned to the Milwaukee Brewers’ active roster, marking his first appearance in the major leagues. The move follows a strong stretch with the Nashville Sounds, the Brewers’ Triple‑A affiliate, where he has posted a 3‑3 record with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP across 16 appearances.
Stallings’ path to the big leagues has been shaped by a series of transactions that began when the Los Angeles Angels drafted him in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. After a brief stint in the Angels’ system, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for shortstop Jose Iglesias, and later moved to Milwaukee as part of a two‑pitcher deal. The right‑hander has compiled a 36‑31 record with a 4.86 ERA over 594 innings in the minors, striking out 551 batters while walking 174.
This season, opponents are hitting .242 against him, and he has logged 59 strikeouts in 62.2 innings while allowing 22 walks. His performance with the Sounds illustrates a steady progression since his college days, when he was ranked No. 9 overall in the Class of 2016 and the No. 6 right‑handed pitcher by Perfect Game.
A Volunteer Pipeline in Modern Baseball
Stallings joins Chad Dallas as the second Volunteer to earn a major‑league call‑up this year, part of a broader trend that has seen 12 former Tennessee players reach the majors since 2020. The achievement underscores the impact of the university’s baseball program on professional talent.
Implications for the Brewers
Milwaukee’s front office views Stallings as a flexible arm who can bolster the rotation depth and provide a reliable option against right‑handed hitters. His experience in high‑pressure Triple‑A games, combined with a proven track record of strikeouts, positions him as a candidate for future spot starts and relief appearances as the Brewers push for a playoff berth.