The Southeastern Conference revealed its All‑SEC Freshman Team this week, spotlighting two Tennessee Volunteers who have made immediate impacts in their debut season.
Freshmen Make Their Mark
Trent Grindlinger, an outfielder, batted .357 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs across 39 games, posting a .619 slugging percentage and a .434 on‑base rate that underscored his all‑around threat.
Right‑hander Cameron Appenzeller compiled a 5‑1 record with a 4.84 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 48.1 innings, limiting opponents to a .236 batting average while also notching a save in relief.
SEC Tournament Showdown
Tennessee is slated to open its SEC Tournament campaign against South Carolina in Hoover, Alabama, with Appenzeller tabbed to start on the mound for the Volunteers.
A win would advance the Vols to a second‑round matchup against Arkansas, a prospect that has the team eager to ride the momentum generated by its freshman stars.