
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.

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.

The Vols have kept nine key players, including standout hitters and pitchers, while navigating 13 departures.

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

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

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.