Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Cam Appenzeller across Baseball.
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.
Freshman left‑hander Cam Appenzeller earns Perfect Game All‑America honors, posts strong stats and secures a spot in the USA Baseball training camp, joining a lineage of Tennessee baseball greats.
Jake Souders, a .349 batting average sophomore from Samford, chose Mississippi State over Tennessee, prompting the Volunteers to address a depleted outfield and explore transfer portal opportunities.
Tennessee baseball is reshaping its 2027 roster after a wave of departures, securing its first transfer commitment from Mercer two‑way player Braydon Kersey and targeting key additions in pitching, infield and outfield.
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.
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.
The Vols have kept nine key players, including standout hitters and pitchers, while navigating 13 departures.
Junior outfielder Levi Clark will lead a Volunteers squad that combines proven power with a fortified pitching staff, setting the stage for a competitive 2027 campaign.
After five successful seasons at East Carolina, where he guided pitchers to top‑tier ERA rankings and multiple MLB draft selections, Austin Knight has been appointed pitching coach for the University of Tennessee. His arrival follows the departure of Josh Reynolds and sets the stage for a promising rotation headed into the 2027 season.
A look at the talented pitcher’s recent performance, injury history and the competition he faces from LSU and Arkansas.
After a season that produced the highest earned‑run average in over a decade, Tennessee’s head coach Josh Elander dismissed pitching coach Josh Reynolds, sparking a search for a new arms director ahead of the next campaign.
Recent moves in the Tennessee Volunteers baseball roster reveal a blend of departures and commitments as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
A deep look at how Tennessee's 2027 baseball squad blends proven returners, key newcomers, and draft‑watch dynamics under Coach Josh Elander.
Nic Abraham will be back for his junior year, bringing a mix of solid midweek performances and hard‑earned SEC experience to a Tennessee team seeking stability after a disappointing tournament exit.
A dozen University of Tennessee baseball players have been assigned to summer leagues nationwide, joining teams in the Cape Cod, Appalachian and New England circuits. Their 2023 performances and expected roles are outlined below.
A loss to VCU ends a five‑year regional winning streak, prompting a wave of departures and a push to develop younger talent.
The Volunteers dropped two games in the NCAA tournament, succumbing to clutch hitting deficits and a thin pitching staff.
A late two‑RBI double by Nate Kirkpatrick sealed a 5‑4 defeat for Tennessee, prompting Coach Josh Elander to explain the decision to protect Cam Appenzeller’s future and address the team’s unreliable bullpen.
The Volunteers fell 5-4 to VCU, marking their first winless regional and ending a streak of five straight super regional appearances. Coach Josh Elander called for adjustments, while the offense went 0‑for‑7 with runners in scoring position and starter Tegan Kuhns battled illness.
The second-seeded Volunteers lost to the third-seeded Pirates in a lengthy NCAA Tournament game, highlighting both teams' endurance and a narrow scoring margin.
In a tightly contested NCAA Tournament regional game, the Volunteers fell to East Carolina after a grueling 14-inning battle before a modest crowd of 3,781.
A back‑and‑forth contest saw seven lead changes, a home run by Blake Grimmer and a 14th‑inning surge by the Pirates, leaving Tennessee facing a must‑win game.
A marathon game in Chapel Hill saw the Tennessee Volunteers battle East Carolina through extra innings, with key performances from Blanco, Ford and Barron, but ultimately the Pirates secured a 7‑3 victory.
The Vols enter the Chapel Hill Regional as the No. 2 seed, aiming to extend a five‑year streak of regional titles. Their path hinges on a young rotation and a showdown with a North Carolina staff that boasts national‑top ERA numbers.