Good morning! It’s finally Friday and we have some great news to start your day! Each member of the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class has their own exhibit in Canton—including our very own Ronde Barber! Check out his case and give your morning the upgrade it deserves.

What are we serving up in today's Brew?

⚾️ Movin’ on up
🏈 Switching sports
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Movin’ On Up. What a week it has been for the Gelof Brothers! Earlier this week, Jake Gelof was drafted 60th overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers. And now his older brother Zack Gelof received some good news—he’s moving up to The Show. The Oakland Athletics called him up to join the club for the weekend series against the Minnesota Twins.

🔼 In Focus. Two-sport athlete Jay Woolfolk has announced to change his focus to baseball only. Since 2021, he has played baseball and football at Virginia. During his time at quarterback, he became the first true freshman to start in his position at UVA since 1977. He recorded 245 passing yards and 104 rushing.

He led the pitching staff in relief appearances on the mound the last two seasons, holding a 2.89 ERA with 93 strikeouts. He’s playing for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team this summer with UVA teammate Griff O’Ferrall.

✍️ Click here to read more about his decision.

🔼 In Stock. The first wave of 2023 transfers—a group that included offensive lineman Ugonna Nnanna (Houston), cornerback Tayvonn Kyle (Iowa State), quarterback Tony Muskett (Monmouth), tailback Kobe Pace (Clemson) and wide receiver Malik Washington (Northwestern)—joined the UVA football team in January.

A second wave arrived on Grounds late in the spring. This group consists of offensive linemen Jimmy Christ (Penn State) and Brian Stevens (Dayton) and cornerbacks Malcolm Greene (Clemson) and Sam Westfall (SMU), and the newcomers fielded questions this week in the George Welsh Indoor Practice Field after a team meeting.

✍️ Read more about how the transfer portal is helping Virginia restock their roster.

🔼 Night At The Ballpark. Wednesday night was UVA Night with the Charlottesville Tom Sox and there were some very special guests in attendance. Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett traded football for baseball and threw the first pitch. Safety Langston Long showed that he’s more than a football player by singing the National Anthem.

🤔 HOOS TRIVIA

Looking Back. We mentioned Zack Gelof’s time in the league earlier. If he makes his debut, he will be the 31st player to have played for Coach O’Connor to reach the big leagues.

Our question today…

Do you remember what year Zack Gelof was drafted?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot n’ fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

Yesterday, we told you that former UVA star swimmer Kate Douglass was nominated for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award that goes to the nation’s most outstanding amateur athlete. Today, we’re telling you how to vote for her. Click here to vote!

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER

📅 Saturday, Sept. 2

⚔️ Virginia vs. Tennessee

📍 Nashville, Tennessee

🎟️ Grab your tickets here!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2021

Zack Gelof will be the second Virginia player from the 2021 draft to move up to the major league—Andrew Abbott was the first with the Cincinnati Reds.

⚔️ ​Have a great weekend, y’all!