Tennessee baseball’s 2026 season came to a close Saturday afternoon when the Vols lost to VCU to be eliminated from the Chapel Hill Regional in the NCAA Tournament. With the season ending, it also marks the end of outfielder Reese Chapman’s Tennessee career.
Chapman spent four full seasons as Tennessee, contributing for three seasons and starting 155 games in his college career. Chapman took to Instagram on Saturday night to post a farewell message to Vol nation and Tennessee baseball:
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“It’s hard to put into words what the last four years have meant to me. Wearing Tennessee across my chest has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Through every practice, game, win, setback, and lesson, I gave everything I had to this program and this university.
To my coaches, teammates, support staff, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for investing in me and helping shape me into the person I am today. And to Vol Nation, thank you for showing up, believing in us, and supporting me throughout this journey. Your passion is what makes Tennessee special.
Knoxville became more than a place where I played baseball it became home. The relationships, experiences, and memories I made here will stay with me forever.
The memory I will cherish most is knowing that this was the place where my grandad got to watch me play for the last time. That means more to me than I can ever fully express, and it’s something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you Tennessee for everything. Once a Vol, always a Vol. Go Vols.”
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Chapman arrived at Tennessee as a big-time recruit Parker, Colorado. He played seldom as a freshman, totaling just 19 at-bats. Chapman was a part-time starter in 2024 on Tennessee’s national championship team. He started 32 games and played in 50 that season with one start and one home run coming in the College World Series.
Chapman grabbed a full-time starting position in right field in his junior season. The outfielder slashed .273/.344./523 with a career-best 13 home runs and 53 RBIs. But his best season came as a senior with Chapman slashing .317/.419/.583 with 11 home runs, 20 doubles and 46 RBIs.
On of the last remaining player from the 2024 national championship team, Chapman now moves on to preparing for the upcoming MLB Draft.
