SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It was a pretty emotional night for the Phillips family last night at the MLB Draft party in Sioux Falls. Marcus waited patiently to hear his name called and with the 33rd pick, my Boston Red Sox chose the Tennessee standout... I was overjoyed that he’s be headed to Boston.

It was a record-setting night for the Tennessee baseball program on Sunday during Day 1 of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft in Atlanta.

Marcus Philips played in the 2017 Little League World Series on the first team from Sioux Falls ever to make it to Williamsport. Here he is introducing himself and showing off his jump shot form: And here he is hammering a homer to the opposite field:

Tennessee baseball had nine players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft, but it also got key players back and recruits to campus for Tony Vitello's roster.

Sioux Falls-native and Tennessee Volunteer Pitcher Marcus Phillips awaits to hear his name called in some of the early rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Pierce Coppola was the third Florida Gator off the board in the 2025 MLB draft. He's headed to the Chicago Cubs, pending his contract signing.