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2022 Tennessee Baseball Roster | SEC Champions (x2)

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  • 1B
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  • Graduate Student
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  • Williamsburg, Va.
    Hometown
  • 6'2
    Height
  • 220
    Weight
  • Lafayette HS
    High School
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KNOXVILLE, TN - December 01, 2021 - Infielder Luc Lipcius #40 of the Tennessee Volunteers headshot taken in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Athletics
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Luc Lipcius
1B
Position
Graduate Student
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Williamsburg, Va.
Hometown

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CAREER HIGHS

  • Runs Scored: 3 (7x) // last vs. Notre Dame, 6/11/22
  • Hits: 3 (6x) // last vs. Notre Dame, 6/11/22
  • Doubles: 2 (2x) // last vs. ETSU, 3/10/20
  • Triples: 1 (4x) // last vs. Bellarmine, 4/19/22
  • Home Runs: 2 (3x) // last at Mississippi State, 5/19/22
  • Total Bases: 9 // vs. Notre Dame, 6/11/22
  • RBI: 5 // vs. Northern Kentucky, 2/19/19
  • Walks: 3 (6x) // last vs. Xavier, 4/26/22
  • Stolen Bases: 2 // vs. Western Carolina, 3/30/22
  • At-Bats: 6 (3x) // last at Texas A&M, 4/25/21
  • Sac Bunts: 1 (3x) // last vs. Auburn, 4/29/22
  • Sac Flies: 1 (7x) // last vs. Vanderbilt, 5/26/22
  • Putouts: 15 (2x) // last vs. Vanderbilt, 4/1/22
  • Assists: 5 // vs. Mississippi State, 5/27/21

CAREER HONORS

2022 - GRADUATE

  • After belting two home runs in game two of the NCAA Knoxville Super Regional to help power the Vols past Notre Dame  (6/11), he opened the scoring in the decisive third game of the series (6/12) with a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning—the 40th long ball of his career.
  • Recorded three hits in Tennessee's NCAA Tournament opener against Alabama State (6/3), driving in one with an RBI single
  • In the SEC Tournament championship game against Florida (5/29), blasted a two-run double to right center that gave the Vols a 7-0 lead
  • Became the first Vol since Cody Hawn in 2010 to hit a home run in four consecutive games.
  • Hit .583 with seven total hits—including two home runs—over the course of Tennessee's three-game sweep at Mississippi State (5/19-5/21)
  • During Tennessee's record-breaking offensive showing in the series opener at Mississippi State (5/19), recorded the third multi-home run game of his career with two homers—a solo shot and a two-run blast. 
  • Drove in a run with an RBI single and also blasted a solo home run during Tennessee's midweek finale win over Belmont (5/17)
  • Homered in the fifth inning of the Vols' series-clinching win over Georgia (5/13)—his first of four straight games with a home run
  • Hit a two-run RBI single in Tennessee's series finale win at Kentucky (5/7)
  • Recorded a double and scored two runs in the series-clinching win over Auburn (5/1)
  • Tied a career high with three walks in the win over Xavier (4/26)
  • Went 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and two walks in the win over Florida (4/23)
  • Notched his first triple of the year in the win over Bellarmine (4/19)
  • Recorded his 10th home run of year, a walk, and a run scored in the win over Alabama (4/16)
  • Went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in win over Missouri (4/10)
  • Hit a two-run home run in the series-opening win against Vanderbilt (4/1)
  • Tied a career high with three walks and had three runs scored in win over Western Carolina (3/30)
  • Went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in win against Ole Miss (3/26)
  • Notched his sixth home run of the year in win over Ole Miss (3/25)
  • Recorded his fifth home run of the year and an RBI in series-clinching win against South Carolina (3/19)
  • Hit a home run and scored two runs in win over South Carolina (3/18)
  • Recorded his second home run of the year vs. James Madison (3/9)
  • Went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in win against Baylor (3/5)
  • Scored two runs and two RBI, including his fourth double of the year in win over Iona (2/27)
  • Went 2-for-2 with a double, RBI, and a home run in win over UNC Asheville (2/23)
  • Recorded his first double of the season and scored two runs against Georgia Southern (2/19)


2021 - REDSHIRT SENIOR 

  • Played in 67 games and made 64 starts at first base, setting career highs in both
  • Set career highs in at-bats (225), runs (48), hits (54), doubles (nine), home runs (15), RBI (42), total bases (108), walks (36) and stolen bases (six). His 15 homers were tied for most on the team
  • Set a new career high with two home runs and tied a career high with three runs scored in NCAA Regional win over Liberty (6/5)
  • Went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in NCAA Regional win over Wright State (6/4)
  • Homered, scored two runs and had three RBI in SEC Tournament win vs. Alabama (5/28)
  • Had two hits and scored two runs in series-clinching win at South Carolina (5/22)
  • Homered and had three RBI in series-opening win at South Carolina (5/20)
  • Went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in series finale against Arkansas (5/16)
  • Had two hits, including his ninth homer of the year, scored two runs and had a season-high four RBI in series-clinching win at Missouri (5/8)
  • Homered in all three games vs. Kentucky (4/29 - 5/1) and had four RBI for the series
  • Had two hits (including his sixth homer of the season) and scored two runs in series-opening win vs. Kentucky (4/29)
  • Had two hits and two RBI, including his fifth home run of the year in series finale at Texas A&M (4/25)
  • Doubled and scored a run in series finale vs. Florida (4/11)
  • Hit an RBI double and scored a run in series-clinching win vs. Florida (4/10)
  • Reach base in all five of his plate appearances after drawing two walks and tying a career high with three hits while also driving in three runs in series finale at Alabama (4/4)
  • Hit his fourth home run of the season in series opener at Alabama (4/2)
  • Hit walk-off RBI single in the eighth inning to help Vols complete series sweep of LSU (3/28)
  • Homered, scored two runs, had three RBI and tied a career high with three hits in win over UNC Greensboro (3/13)
  • Hit a big three-run homer in the eighth inning of a 5-1 win over Georgia State (3/6)
  • Doubled and scored a run in series-opening win over Georgia State (3/5)
  • Hit his first home run of the year and had two RBI in win vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2/24)
  • Went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored on Opening Day against Georgia Southern (2/19)

2020 - REDSHIRT JUNIOR

  • Played in all 17 games and made 15 starts during shortened 2020 season (COVID-19)
  • Had already set career highs in doubles (seven), RBI (15) and walks (16) despite playing in just 17 games due to the shortened 2020 season. Was also on pace to set career highs in runs, hits, home runs, on-base percentage and stolen bases.
  • His .525 on-base percentage led all UT players with five or more starts. He also led the team in walks (16), ranked second on the team in doubles (seven) and ranked third on the team in RBI (15).
  • Tied a career-high with two doubles and scored two runs in win over ETSU (3/10)
  • Went 2-for-2 with two RBIs in win against Longwood (3/3)
  • Went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in win vs. George Washington (3/1)
  • Hit a solo homer in series-opener vs. George Washington (2/28)
  • Went 1-for-3 with an RBI in win over Northern Kentucky (2/26)
  • Had an RBI triple in win over No. 25 Stanford at the Round Rock Classic (2/23)
  • Went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and four RBIs in series finale against Western Illinois (2/16)

2019 - JUNIOR

  • Received a medical redshirt after playing in only 16 games due to a foot injury suffered against Fresno State on March 10
  • Went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a win over Fresno State (3/9)
  • Notched a triple, three RBIs and three runs while going 2-for-3 in a win over Troy at the Hoover Classic (3/5)
  • Went 1-for-3 with a home run and batted in runners in a win against Western Kentucky (3/2)
  • Notched a home run and three runs in a 10-2 win over North Florida (3/2)
  • Went 2-for-4 in a 2-0 win over MTSU while also scoring a run and a double (2/27)
  • Went 1-for-3 in a 11-0 win over Indiana on Feb. 23 while also scoring two runs
  • In the 18-0 win over Northern Kentucky, recorded his first-career triple and just his second-career home run
  • Hit a new career-high in hits (3), runs (2) and RBIs (5) in a win over Northern Kentucky (2/19)
  • Got the start on Opening Weekend at first base in a 3-0 win over App State (2/15)

2018 - SOPHOMORE

  • Played 20 games while making four starts for the Vols primarily at first base. At the plate, he notched three hits and scored four times
  • Drew two walks and scored a run in loss to No. 14 Texas A&M (4/21)
  • Had a hit, drew a walk and scored a run in 15-1 victory over UT Martin (4/11)
  • Went 1-for-2, scored a run and drew a walk vs. top-ranked Florida on April 7 after entering the game as a pinch hitter
  • Recorded first hit of the season with a pinch-hit single in 9-2 win over Belmont (4/3)

2017 - FRESHMAN

  • Played 33 games (20 starts) as designated hitter and right fielder during his freshman year on Rocky Top, hitting .256 with a homer and eight RBIs.
  • Went 2-for-5 in Tennessee's series finale loss at No. 8-ranked Kentucky (May 14).
  • Launched his first career homer with a two-run blast against Eastern Kentucky, helping Tennessee to a 7-6 win (May 10).
  • Was 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in UT's 9-2 victory over ETSU in Knoxville (May 2).
  • Combined for a .429 average (6-for-14) with one RBI and two stolen bases over UT's three games against No. 20-ranked Texas A&M in College Station (April 21-23).
  • Helped UT to a 5-3 win in 14 innings at No. 20-ranked Texas A&M, going 2-for-6 with one RBI in the Sunday finale (April 23).
  • Led UT's offense with a 2-for-4 effort at No. 20-ranked Texas A&M, making his first start in right field since the Vols' season opener.
  • Drew his first career start as designated hitter for Tennessee on April 19, going 2-for-3 with one RBI vs. UNC Asheville.
  • Went 1-for-1 with one RBI as a pinch hitter in UT's series finale at No. 7-ranked Florida.
  • Recorded his first career RBI for the Big Orange as a pinch hitter in UT's Saturday matchup at Mississippi State on March 25.
  • Scored his first collegiate run for Tennessee on March 15 vs. Austin Peay, having reached base via bit-by-pitch and coming around to score as part of UT's 18-4 victory.
  • Made pinch-hit appearances in Tennessee's Friday and Sunday contests vs. Norfolk State, reaching base via walk in the series finale (March 3-5).
  • Luc and his brother, Andre Lipcius, became the first-known set of twins to start for the Volunteers in school history.
  • Made Tennessee's Opening Day lineup against the Memphis Tigers, starting in right field and going 1-for-4 in his collegiate debut. He was one of four true freshmen to start on Opening Day.
  • On July 17, Lipcius went 2-for-4 and hit his 10th double of the summer vs. Lumberjack. The Virginia native is tied for fourth in the VBL in both doubles (10) and home runs (four). In addition to competing for the North All-Stars in the 2017 Valley Baseball League All-Star Game, he also participated in the 2017 Prospect Showcase, inaugural Southern Collegiate Showcase and the 2017 SE Prospect Showcase. In the non-league games, Lipcius recorded two hits, scored three times and drove in two runs.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Four-year letterman and team captain from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Helped lead Lafayette to a 3A State Championship title in 2015 and hit the game-winning home run to clinch the state title
  • Hit .375 with three home runs and 18 RBI during his senior campaign in 2016
  • Ranked as the No. 15 left-handed pitcher and No. 106 overall player in the state of Virginia during his senior season
  • Named a First Team All-Conference, All-Region and All-State player as a senior in 2016
  • Over the course of his high school career with Lafayette, he earned All-Conference, All-Region, All-State and All-Gazette honors
  • Played travel ball with the Richmond Braves out of the state of Virginia
  • Appeared in the Perfect Game WWBA Underclass World Championships four consecutive years (2013-16)

PERSONAL

  • Full name is Luc Roger Lipcius
  • Born on May 22, 1998
  • Earned his bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Tickle College of Engineering in May of 2021
  • Son of Romuald and  Rochelle Lipcius
  • Twin brother, Andre, also played for Tennessee and currently plays Minor League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers organization
  • Member of the honor roll, math club & National Honor Society as a student at Lafayette High School