Tennessee’s Liam Doyle has become one of college baseball’s most talked-about pitchers after a historic 2025 season. The junior left-hander shattered the Volunteers’ single-season strikeout record with 158 Ks, leading the nation in both total strikeouts and strikeouts per nine innings (15.50) Doyle’s dominance on the mound earned him SEC Pitcher of the Year honors and a spot as one of three finalists for the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, making him just the fourth Vol in history to reach finalist status.
Doyle posted a 10-3 record with a.84 ERA over appearances, reaching double-digit strikeouts in eight games, including four in SEC play His standout performances included helping Tennessee throw two combined no-hitters and delivering a career-best strikeouts in a crucial win at Ole Miss In the NCAA Knoxville Regional, Doyle struck out over.2 innings against Miami (Ohio), further cementing his reputation as a big-game pitcher.
With the Golden Spikes Award winner set to be announced June 21, all eyes are on Doyle as he continues to lead Tennessee’s charge in the postseason and positions himself as a top prospect for the upcoming MLB Draft.
