Sawyer Hawks Pronunciation
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The Tennessean – How Sawyer Hawks of Vanderbilt baseball honors late mother’s memory
Head coach Tim Corbin on Hawks: “Sawyer was an active part of our staff at the beginning of last year. His midyear injury took him off the field and created a void for us, so we are glad to have him back at full strength. He can fulfill a lot of different roles on our staff. Most importantly, he wants the baseball. He is aggressive, fearless, confident, and competitive. Sawyer thrives in a team, competitive environment. He has a great personality and has a connection piece with every member of the team. Excellent student, as he was named to Dean’s List this past fall.”
As a Senior (2025)
• Second Team All-America (Perfect Game and NCBWA)
• Third Team All-America (D1Baseball)
• Second Team All-SEC
• Finalist for NCBWA Stopper of the Year
• Two-inning save in SEC Championship win over #17 Ole Miss (May 25)
• Picked up a four-inning save at #19 Oklahoma (April 13), allowing just one run on two hits over the final 3.2 innings with five strikeouts
• Four-inning save in combined shutout win at Florida (April 4), striking out six and only giving up three hits
• Earned save vs. Texas A&M (March 20), holding the Aggies scoreless over the final four innings while striking out six
• Three-inning save vs. Xavier (March 9), with seven strikeouts and no hits or runs allowed
• Struck out five over 3.0 scoreless and hitless innings in win vs. Saint Mary’s (Feb. 21)
• Earned win on Opening Day at Grand Canyon (Feb. 14) with three scoreless innings, striking out five
• Ranked as the No. 69 reliever in D1Baseball’s preseason rankings
• Ranked as the No. 41 senior entering the 2025 season by Perfect Game
As a Junior (2024)
• Made five appearances, totaling 6.0 innings
• Threw one scoreless inning and got the win vs. Indiana (March 12)
• Earned win with two scoreless innings vs. Texas (March 3)
• Missed time due to injury
As a Sophomore (Air Force – 2023)
• All-Mountain West second team
• Led the Air Force pitching staff with a 2.84 ERA over 22 appearances including one start
• 4-0 record with eight saves
• Recorded 70 strikeouts over 50.2 innings
• Notched scoreless appearances in seven of his 12 conference games
As a Freshman (Air Force – 2022)
• Made eight appearances and four starts, totaling 18.2 innings
• Tossed career-high 4.0 IP at Abilene Christian on April 6
The Hawks File
• Attended Polk Collegiate High School, competed athletically at McKeel Academy of Technology
• Three-time letterwinner for the Wildcats in baseball and swimming
• Competed in the 50m freestyle and butterfly, 100m freestyle and butterfly
• Played golf for the Wildcats as well
• Team captain for both baseball and swim teams
• Named “Most Athletic” at McKeel
• Graduated with Honors.