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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.
Transfer standout Braydon Kersey chooses the University of Tennessee, bringing a .325 career average, 21 homers and 67 RBI, plus a right‑handed pitching threat, to a program reshaped by Coach Josh Elander.
Tennessee's recent hiring of pitching coach Austin Knight has reignited discussions about ECU's Ethan Norby, a No. 60 prospect in the 2026 MLB Draft, who is expected to enter the draft rather than return for his senior season.
After a modest freshman campaign, Nate Eisfelder becomes the 14th Tennessee player to seek a new program, reflecting broader movement within the Volunteers' roster and coaching staff.
Levi Clark announced his fifth-year return to Tennessee, joining a group of returning offensive players that could push the Volunteers back into the national championship conversation.
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.
Braydon Kersey, a dual‑threat pitcher and hitter from Mercer, has chosen Tennessee over Georgia and Wake Forest, citing the program’s development plan and a shot at the College World Series.
The University of Tennessee has secured the commitment of Braydon Kersey, a 6‑foot‑1, 205‑pound sophomore from Alpharetta, Georgia, who brings both bat and arm to the Volunteers' lineup.
Braydon Kersey, celebrated for his dual-threat abilities, has pledged to the University of Tennessee, bringing power hitting, solid pitching and defensive flexibility that could reshape the Volunteers' approach in the SEC.
The University of Tennessee announced the hiring of Austin Knight, a seasoned pitching coach with a record of elevating staff performances at East Carolina, to lead its pitching staff.
After a five‑year stint that turned East Carolina into an AAC ERA powerhouse, Austin Knight joins the University of Tennessee baseball staff, succeeding Josh Reynolds and aiming to elevate the Volunteers' pitching staff.
Tennessee baseball announced the appointment of Austin Knight as its new pitching coach, filling the vacancy left by Josh Reynolds after a two‑year stint that ended without a formal contract.
After a single‑season ERA slump, the University of Tennessee appoints Austin Knight as its new pitching coach, hoping his proven track record will restore competitiveness to the program.
The University of Tennessee announced the hiring of Austin Knight, a highly decorated pitching coach, to lead its staff and develop the next generation of MLB talent.
The University of Tennessee announced the hiring of Austin Knight as its new pitching coach, a move that underscores the program’s commitment to strengthening its pitching rotation and aligning with its core values.
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.
Austin Knight, formerly of East Carolina, steps into the role of pitching coach for Tennessee, bringing a record of top‑20 ERA finishes and a history of developing MLB‑ready talent.
Longtime University of Tennessee baseball trainer Jeff Wood receives the 2026 Tennessee Athletic Trainer Society’s College Athletic Trainer of the Year award, recognizing his enduring impact on student‑athletes and the program’s national success.
Manny Marin, Tennessee's sophomore shortstop, has entered the transfer portal and is eligible for the MLB draft in July. His exit leaves a clear void at shortstop, prompting the Volunteers to consider returning players and highly ranked freshmen for the upcoming season.
Hutson Chance, a top‑25 recruit from Tennessee, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the Volunteers after a promising recruitment. His departure comes as the program copes with multiple losses to the portal and the MLB draft.
Cash Williams, a top prospect from Oklahoma, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after a season without game action, looking to continue his development at another program.
Tennessee's head coach Josh Elander earned a $60,000 bonus for the 2026 season, with incentives tied to SEC Tournament play, NCAA regional success, academic progress, and championship aspirations, while Tony Vitello moved to a $3 million managerial role with the San Francisco Giants.
After a season marked by departures the Volunteers secure the services of reliever Nic Abraham whose track record of double‑play inductions and innings‑eating could prove pivotal