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The University of Tennessee's baseball program has locked in eleven new transfer athletes, a move that could reshape the roster ahead of the upcoming season. While the commitments signal a bold recruiting push, several of the newcomers are also projected to hear their names called in the MLB draft.
Mario Trivella, a junior college transfer with a strong power-speed combo, pledged to the University of Tennessee, bringing two years of eligibility and a track record of 15 home runs and 50 RBIs.
Four Volunteer standouts have pledged to continue their careers at Jacksonville State, joining a program in transition under new head coach Travis Creel.
The upcoming 2026 roster blends seasoned international experience with fresh talent, featuring Slovakian blueliner Belusko, French captain Besnier, WHL record‑breaker Ethan Moore and a host of other standout recruits.
Chris Ramirez, a rising junior from Corona, California, has pledged to Tennessee baseball, bringing his .389 career average and defensive prowess to the Volunteers' roster.
The Vols have seen a wave of transfers, with standout sophomore Manny Marin and reliable pitcher Nic Abraham exiting, while prospects like Taylor Tracey and Hunter High remain central to the roster.
Eighteen Volunteers have entered the transfer portal, including the only full‑time starter, Manny Marin, and a host of bench contributors seeking new opportunities.
After a breakout 2026 season, utility player Blake Grimmer has elected to stay through 2027, providing stability for a Tennessee team reshaping its infield through the portal.
As the college baseball transfer window shut, Tennessee's coaching staff finalized a mix of returnees, departures and new additions ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.
After two productive seasons with the Vols, Manny Marin is set to join Arkansas, adding depth to a pitching staff that already features Brayden Krenzel and a lineup that excelled in midweek play.
Manny Marin, a draft‑eligible sophomore, is transferring to Arkansas after two seasons at Tennessee, where he posted strong batting and fielding numbers. His potential 2026 MLB Draft status, along with other SEC transfers, signals a shifting landscape for college baseball programs.
Hunter High, a Nashville native who delivered a game‑ending homer for Tennessee, has committed to Jacksonville State, where he hopes to build on a .343 career average and help the program chase another championship.
The Volunteers are reshaping their roster after a early regional exit, adding a nationally acclaimed transfer class while navigating the MLB Draft and a wave of departures.
After a breakout junior season, Duncan chose Tennessee over other suitors, aiming to contribute immediately in centerfield.
On June 26, Travis Sanders, a 6‑foot‑2 junior infielder with a .369 career average at Baylor, declared his commitment to the University of Tennessee baseball program, highlighting a busy overhaul of the team’s roster.
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.
Ethan Moore, a highly rated 2025 shortstop, has committed to the University of Missouri after a standout prep career in Illinois and a brief stint with the Cincinnati Reds draft. With four years of eligibility remaining, his addition signals a strategic push to close the gap in the SEC.
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.
Ethan Moore, a redshirted Tennessee infielder drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, has transferred to Missouri as the Tigers aim to climb out of the SEC’s lower tier.
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.