Sean Dunlap, a top‑ranked high school catcher from Indiana, has signed with the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program, adding a highly regarded prospect to the roster.
A strategic addition for the Vols
The commitment follows impressive draft rankings: ESPN placed him at No. 49 overall, while MLB.com listed him at No. 124, and Perfect Game ranked him as the No. 2 catcher in the nation and No. 38 recruit nationally.
Dunlap will be the lone catcher in Tennessee’s current signing class, joining previous additions Levi Clark and Trent Grindlinger who arrived from the 2024 and 2025 classes respectively.
The Volunteers finished the season with a 38‑22 record, highlighted by series victories over top‑10 opponents such as Mississippi State and Texas, and they went unbeaten in midweek games at 14‑0.
Coach Josh Elander’s first season saw the team post a 15‑15 record in SEC play, culminating in a run to the Chapel Hill Regional where their postseason streak ended after seven consecutive appearances.
The buzz around Dunlap’s arrival is underscored by the recent draft selection of Will Brick, the top high school catcher, who was chosen in the fourth round by the Toronto Blue Jays.