Jake McCoy, a right‑handed pitcher who spent two seasons at South Carolina, revealed his commitment to the University of Tennessee on June 22, opting for the Vols over a potential return to the Gamecocks and a scholarship at LSU.
The commitment comes after McCoy missed the 2026 season entirely due to Tommy John surgery performed on February 3. While the procedure sidelined him for the entire campaign, the pitcher has been focused on rehabilitation and is now eyeing a full return before the start of the next campaign.
Rehabilitation and Outlook
If he regains his pre‑injury form, McCoy could slot into Tennessee’s weekend rotation, providing depth and experience that the coaching staff has been seeking. His potential addition would complement an already competitive staff and add another arm to the mix.
Ranked No. 150 overall in the 2026 class by MLB Pipeline, McCoy also enters the draft conversation in July, which could influence his timeline. In 2025 he posted a 4‑5 record with a 6.90 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 60 innings, striking out 77 batters while walking 40 and hitting 17.
McCoy joins a wave of transfers heading to Knoxville this offseason. Alongside him, the Vols have secured commitments from Braydon Kersey, Brody Trosclair, Wyatt Hanoian and Ricky Ojeda, making him the fifth newcomer to announce a move to Tennessee.