KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gavin Kilen is headed to the Bay. The Tennessee middle infielder was chosen 13th overall by the San Francisco Giants in the 2025 MLB Draft. Kilen transferred to Rocky Top from Louisville and put together a career year in the orange and white, despite missing 12 games due to a hamstring injury.

In a moment where the San Francisco Giants television broadcast was celebrating his stellar efforts against the hated Dodgers, Mike Krukow used that moment to call on the Hall of Fame to put a Dodger in the Hall of Fame.

The San Francisco Giants draft Tennessee's Gavin Kilen as the 13th pick after his standout season. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee shortstop Gavin Kilen was selected by the San Fransico Giants with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft after an electric season with the Vols.

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