Mario Trivella, a shortstop who concluded his college eligibility after a standout season at Florida International University, has officially committed to the University of Tennessee baseball program, marking the eleventh transfer addition for the Volunteers this offseason.
A Proven Performer at the Plate and in the Field
During his junior year at FIU he started 49 games, batted .287, hit 15 home runs — the second‑most in Conference USA — and drove in 50 runs while maintaining a .948 fielding percentage with only 11 errors.
Before arriving at FIU, Trivella spent two seasons at State College of Florida, where he posted a .315 average, launched nine homers and recorded 54 RBIs across 72 games, establishing a solid foundation for his recent breakout.
Roots in Venezuela and Florida
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised in Sarasota, Florida, the infielder joins a Volunteers squad that has already secured 11 transfer commitments this offseason, making him the fourth addition to the team's infield and adding depth to a program looking to bolster its lineup.
Coaches have praised his blend of power and reliability, noting that his experience across multiple programs should help stabilize the Volunteers' defense and provide additional options in the batting order.