TJ Grines, an outfielder from the University of Tennessee at Martin, has been selected to the All‑Southeast Region Second Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association, a distinction that marks the first time a Skyhawk has earned ABCA regional honors.
Regional Honor
The accolade follows a senior season in which Grines shattered multiple program and national records, finishing atop the country with 66 stolen bases — the most since 2007 — and ranking second in hits with 92.
A Record‑Breaking Season
His 92 hits placed him second in the nation for hits per game at 1.70, while his 74 runs scored positioned him sixth in that category, underscoring a rare blend of speed and consistency.
Grines also posted 21 doubles, 150 total bases and a .388 batting average, numbers that helped him earn Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year honors.
He became the third Division I player since 2002 to reach the 50‑run and 50‑steal milestone in a single season, a feat that places him among an elite group of collegiate talent.
The recognition extends beyond individual statistics; Grines contributes to eight OVC athletes being named to the All‑Region teams, highlighting the conference’s depth this year.
University of Tennessee at Martin’s athletic director praised Grines’ work ethic, noting that his record‑setting totals in stolen bases, runs scored and total bases reflect a historic campaign for the program.
The outfielder’s achievement is further contextualized by a nod to former Skyhawk Trey Karlen, the last player before Grines to reach 20 doubles and 10 home runs in a season, a milestone recorded in 2010.