The Ohio Valley Conference has unveiled its postseason awards, spotlighting the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball program with two distinct honors as the Skyhawks prepare for the conference championship.
TJ Grines has become a trailblazer for the program, capturing the league’s inaugural Player of the Year award while earning a place on the first team, a testament to a season that rewrote record books with 56 RBI and 65 stolen bases, marking the first time since 2010 that a Division I player has joined the exclusive 50‑RBI/50‑stolen‑base club.
His teammate TJ Dunsford was recognized on the second team after delivering a breakout campaign that saw him drive in 62 runs, post a .989 OPS and hit 11 home runs, positioning him among the conference’s most consistent offensive threats.
The accolades extend beyond individual brilliance, reflecting a sustained effort by head coach Ryan Jenkins, whose fourth consecutive season has produced all‑conference representatives, underscoring the program’s steady upward trajectory.
Looking Ahead to the OVC Championship
The Skyhawks will open the championship series against Lindenwood on Tuesday, May 19 at noon in Marion, Illinois, a matchup that promises to showcase the talent that earned these prestigious honors.
With Grines and Dunsford leading the charge, the team hopes to translate their award‑winning performances into a title that could further cement UT Martin’s resurgence in collegiate baseball.