Garrett Stallings, a right‑handed pitcher who dominated the SEC during his three years at the University of Tennessee, received the call-up he had been chasing. The Milwaukee Brewers announced his promotion on June 30, positioning him to make his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds.
A Tennessee pipeline to the majors
Stallings refined his repertoire under head coach Tony Vitello from 2017 through 2019, emerging as a steady starter for the Volunteers. The Los Angeles Angels recognized his potential in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB draft, launching his professional journey.
After signing with the Angels, he navigated the minor league circuit, logging appearances for the Norfolk Tides and the Nashville Sounds. In 2026 he compiled a 3‑3 record, a 3.45 ERA and 59 strikeouts across 62.2 innings, statistics that underscored his readiness for the big leagues.
His arrival adds to a notable trend: he will become the 54th player born in Tennessee to reach the major leagues and the 12th to do so since 2020, reflecting the state’s enduring talent pipeline.
The story also intertwines with that of Chad Dallas, another former Volunteer who debuted for the Toronto Blue Jays on June 4. Dallas’s presence in the majors alongside Stallings highlights a broader surge of Tennessee alumni making impact in the sport.