Tennessee Baseball Celebrates Century Mark with All-Century Team

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Phil Garner

The University of Tennessee baseball program announced the 26-man All-Century team Thursday during the "100 Years in the Park" celebration at the 17th annual Baseball Leadoff Banquet. The evening was also highlighted by the retirement of the No. 18 jersey in honor of former Vol standout and long-time major league manager Phil Garner.

"What a special night for Tennessee baseball," said head coach Todd Raleigh. "The men that make up this team characterize a great century of Tennessee baseball and to be part of such a milestone event is really an honor."

The 26-man All-Century team was chosen based on fan vote and statistics accumulated while at Tennessee.

Raleigh, along with Athletics Director Mike Hamilton, retired the No. 18 jersey in honor of Garner who played for the Diamond Vols from 1968-70 and went on to play and coach in the major leagues for almost two decades.

"Phil Garner has meant so much to the game of baseball both as a coach and player," said Hamilton. "I think it's great we're able to retire his number and pay tribute to such a legend." Garner, along with the All-Century team will be honored on-field Friday during the Vols season-opener against two-time College World Series Champions Oregon State. The first pitch is set for 4:00 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans through the door will receive a bronzed statue of Todd Helton.

ALL-CENTURY TEAM
	James Adkins
	#31 • LHP • 6-6 • 225 • Mt. Juliet, Tenn. (Wilson Central)
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 2005-07 25-18 3.50 0 7 355.1 380
	J.P. Arencibia
	#44 • C • 6-1 • 195 • Miami, Fla. (Westminster Christian)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 2005-07 .333 33 165 230 48 2 2
	Tommy Bridges
	RHP • 5-11 • 155 • Gordonsville, Tenn.
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1927-29 No Stats Available
	Chris Burke
	#2 • SS/2B • 5-11 • 185 • Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1999-2001 .404 26 156 314 72 17 124
	Alan Cockrell
	#36 • OF • 6-2 • 210 • Joplin, Mo. (Parkwood)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1983-84 .324 25 84 106 13 1 17
	R.A. Dickey
	#1 • RHP • 6-3 • 195 • Nashville, Tenn. (Montgomery Bell Academy)
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1994-96 38-10 3.40 4 13 434.0 345
	Mike DiFelice
	#26 • C • 6-2 • 205 • Knoxville, Tenn. (Bearden)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1989-91 .308 17 82 123 27 3 6
	Sam Ewing
	OF • 6-3 • 205 • Nashville, Tenn.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1968-70 .412 10 62 117 23 7 14
	Larry Fielder
	2B • 6-0 • 170 • Dyersburg, Tenn.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1966-68 .306 2 37 78 13 5 16
	Phil Garner
	#18 • SS • 5-10 • 177 • Knoxville, Tenn.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1968-70 .296 17 73 91 15 5 6
	Ronnie Hartsfield
	#8 • OF • 5-9 • 185 • Lawrenceburg, Tenn. (Lawrence County)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1978-81 .351 8 93 237 41 8 55
	Chase Headley
	#27 • 3B • 6-2 • 200 • Fountain, Colo. (Fountain-Fort Carson/University of the Pacific)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 2004-05 .357 16 88 125 29 3 6
	Doug Hecker
	#20 • 1B • 6-4 • 207 • Wantagh, N.Y. (MacArthur)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1990-92 .323 37 158 199 39 0 17
	Todd Helton
	#3 • 1B/LHP • 6-2 • 205 • Knoxville, Tenn. (Central)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1993-95 .370 38 238 280 65 11 26 Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1993-95 19-5 2.24 23 7 193.0 172
	Luke Hochevar
	#15 • RHP • 6-5 • 205 • Fowler, Colo. (Fowler)
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 2003-05 25-10 3.05 3 6 280.2 287
	Condredge Holloway
	SS • 5-11 • 175 • Huntsville, Ala. (Lee)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1973-75 .351 8 62 145 15 1 23
	Rick Honeycutt
	1B/LHP • 5-11 • 190 • Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1973-76 .377 18 120 155 36 6 - Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1973-76 21-14 2.97 2 19 266.2 185
	B.B. Hopkins
	3B • Oak Ridge, Tenn.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1951-53 .352 3 55 83 15 9 -
	Jimmy Lee
	LHP • 5-10 • 150 • Knoxville, Tenn.
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1968-70 19-7 1.85 -- -- 204.0 151
	Joe O'Brien
	RHP • 6-1 • 200 • Knoxville, Tenn.
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1971-73 14-10 2.99 3 -- 183.1 177
	Jeff Pickler
	#6 • 2B • 5-10 • 183 • Santa Ana, Calif. (Foothill/Cypress College)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1996-98 .375 15 145 259 55 10 36
	Bert Rechichar
	OF • 6-1 • 190 • Belle Vernon, Pa.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1951-52 .333 8 35 48 5 4 --
	George Shuford
	C • 6-0 • 185 • Chattanooga, Tenn. (Central)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1961-63 .313 7 43 75 10 10 --
	Mike Smithson
	RHP • 6-8 • 215 • Centerville, Tenn. (Hickman County)
	Year W-L ERA SV CG IP SO 1975-76 11-2 3.41 3 7 95.0 89
	Bubba Trammell
	#22 • OF • 6-2 • 220 • Knoxville, Tenn. (Central)
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1993-94 .368 22 105 153 37 4 12
	Bobby Tucker
	OF/1B • 5-11 • 180 • Memphis, Tenn.
	Year Avg. HR RBI H 2B 3B SB 1970-73 .389 34 147 176 36 6 26