
Tennessee Baseball Roster Overhaul Sets Stage for 2027 Season
A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
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A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.

The University of Tennessee will take part in the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida, from February 26‑28, facing a field that includes Georgia Tech, Cincinnati and Illinois.

The 2026 college baseball season concluded with Oklahoma capturing the national title, while Tennessee finished No. 25 in the final Baseball America rankings, highlighted by a late‑season surge, a series win over the champions, and a transfer class that includes five new pitchers.

With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.

UC Irvine transfer left‑handed pitcher Ricky Ojeda has pledged to the University of Tennessee baseball program, bringing a 3‑3 record, 3.77 ERA and 1.13 WHIP from his junior season. His addition marks the fourth transfer this offseason as the Volunteers navigate a wave of portal movement.

Sawyer Deering, a 6‑75 ERA freshman pitcher from Tennessee, has pledged to San Diego State, a program with a storied NCAA Tournament pedigree. His decision coincides with a wave of portal activity that has seen sixteen Volunteers move on, while a handful of teammates announce plans to stay.

Freshman All‑American Wyatt Hanoian, a standout at Air Force, has pledged to join Tennessee’s roster, bringing a .357 career average and positional flexibility.

Baseball America's 2026 All-American selections highlight Tennessee's newest recruit, a Mercer transfer who excelled both at the plate and on the mound and chose the Volunteers over Georgia and Wake Forest.

Jay Abernathy, a utility player who logged 53 games for Tennessee last season, has pledged to continue his career at Oklahoma. His arrival comes amid a roster overhaul for the Volunteers, who are looking to replace departing outfielders.
Pitcher Nic Abraham enters the transfer portal after two seasons at Tennessee, a move triggered by recent staff changes and a broader exodus of players.
After two seasons in Knoxville, pitcher Nic Abraham enters the transfer portal, a move triggered by a recent coaching change and part of a larger exodus of Volunteers players.

Tyler Myatt, the 2024 NJCAA Player of the Year, is set to rejoin the University of Tennessee baseball program for the 2027 season, bringing a proven bat off the bench after a challenging SEC transition.

Brody Trosclair announced his commitment to Tennessee on June 8, highlighting a freshman year that earned him Freshman of the Year honors and a strong statistical record before an elbow injury prompted a unique surgical choice.

After an official visit, left‑hander Brody Trosclair pledged to Tennessee, bringing three years of eligibility, a strong freshman record and a recent surgery recovery to a staff reshaping for the upcoming season.
Brody Trosclair, a rising sophomore from Northwestern State, has committed to the University of Tennessee, bringing a strong freshman campaign and a track record of high strikeout rates to a staff that lost several key arms to the draft and eligibility limits.
Brody Trosclair, a Southland Conference Freshman of the Year, pledged to the University of Tennessee on June 8, joining a pitching staff that is being reshaped after several departures.
Trosclair, a Southland Conference Freshman of the Year, pledged to the Vols after a strong freshman season cut short by injury.

Braydon Kersey commits to Tennessee baseball, bringing dual‑way talent and a proven track record to a Volunteers roster in rebuilding mode.

A look at the talented pitcher’s recent performance, injury history and the competition he faces from LSU and Arkansas.

Recent moves in the Tennessee Volunteers baseball roster reveal a blend of departures and commitments as the team prepares for the upcoming season.