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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 announced his move to Jacksonville State, reflecting on a three‑year run at Tennessee that included a College World Series title and consistent batting averages above .300.
As the MLB Draft looms, Jared Grindlinger, a Tennessee Volunteers signee, reflects on his high‑school championship, his focus on daily training, and the supportive counsel from his brother Trent as he weighs his next move.
With the draft just three weeks away, the Vols are finalizing a lineup that could feature key returnees and new talent.
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 dramatic ERA drop and a series of record‑setting performances, Nic Abraham has chosen Virginia Tech, drawn by the arrival of his former coach Josh Reynolds to the Hokies staff.
Tennessee's baseball program welcomes transfer outfielder Andrew Duncan, whose 2026 performance and MLB draft pedigree aim to strengthen the Vols under second‑year head coach Josh Elander.
The Volunteers are bolstering their roster with experienced hitters and a returning pitcher, aiming to build on a 38‑22 campaign and a recent NCAA Tournament appearance
Nic Abraham commits to Virginia Tech after Tennessee fires pitching coach Josh Reynolds, while the Vols manage a massive transfer portal turnover.
Transfer outfielder Andrew Duncan, a rising senior with a .367 batting average at Wright State, has pledged to join the University of Tennessee, where coach Josh Elander hopes his experience will fill critical outfield spots.
Tennessee’s baseball program is reshaping its pitching rotation for the 2026 season, blending returning arms with a wave of transfers, while several players eye the MLB draft.
The 2027 Jax College Baseball Classic will bring together four elite programs, highlighted by ACC champion Georgia Tech, SEC contender Tennessee, Big Ten participant Illinois and Big 12 surprise Cincinnati, all converging at VyStar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida.
A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
Parker Detmers, a transfer pitcher with a 3‑2 record and 5.71 ERA at Louisville, has pledged to the Tennessee Volunteers. His commitment follows Tommy John surgery, a family lineage of pitchers, and a Volunteers team that posted a 38‑22 record and an unbeaten midweek slate.
Analysts highlight the Volunteers' preparedness and decisive actions in landing transfer pitcher Parker Detmers, a top high‑school prospect with a strong 2025 ERA.
The Vols will join Cincinnati, Georgia Tech and Illinois in a three‑game round‑robin at Vystar Ballpark Feb. 26‑28, marking their second Florida appearance since 2019 and the second season under head coach Josh Elander.
Tennessee’s baseball program will make its first appearance in the 2027 Jax College Baseball Classic, a milestone achieved by head coach Josh Elander in his inaugural season.
The Vols will take part in the Live Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic in February 2027, marking a milestone for head coach Josh Elander and his program.
Tennessee will make its debut in the 2027 Live Like Lou Jax Classic, a round‑robin event in Jacksonville, Florida, sponsored by the Live Like Lou Foundation. The tournament features top college programs and aims to support ALS research while celebrating the sport's history.
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.
After a streak of top‑10 finishes, the Tennessee Volunteers finished the season outside the rankings, earning just eight voting points. The early NCAA Tournament exit and a sub‑40 win season mark a rare downturn for a program that had been a mainstay in the SEC elite.
The Volunteers finished the 2026 campaign unranked, earning just eight votes, after losses to East Carolina and VCU ended a five‑year super‑regional run and marked the first time in six seasons they failed to reach 40 wins.
Oklahoma captured its third national championship with a 13-2 victory over North Carolina, while Tennessee finished the season 38-22 and earned eight votes in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.