Kennesaw State RHP Tanner Franklin Discusses Commitment To Tennessee Baseball
Tanner Franklin is spending his summer at the Cape Cod League in Massachusetts, but the Jefferson City native and transfer pitcher didn’t miss a game as Tennessee baseball went 5-1 at the College World Series to win the program’s first ever National Championship. “Just as a fan it was just one of the coolest things […]
Tennessee Baseball Lands Kennesaw State Transfer Pitcher
Kennesaw State transfer pitcher Tanner Franklin committed to Tennessee baseball on Tuesday, he shared on his Instagram It’s a homecoming of sorts for Franklin who played his high school baseball at Jefferson County and is an East Tennessee native. Franklin is a rising junior who’s had moderate success in his two seasons at Kennesaw State. […]
Chase Dollander Set to Compete During MLB All-Star Weekend
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander is set to compete at MLB All-Star Weekend later this month in Texas. Dollander was announced as one of the nine pitchers to represent the National League in the All-Star Futures game during All-Star week. The All-Star Futures game is a seven-inning contest between the National League and the American […]
Trio Of Tennessee Baseball Players Enter The Transfer Portal On Monday
A trio of Tennessee baseball players hopped in the transfer portal on Monday just a day before the portal closes, On3’s Pete Nakos and Eric Cain first reported and a Tennessee spokesperson confirmed to RTI. Versatile fielder Robin Villeneuve, middle infielder Bradke Lohry and right-handed pitcher Derek Schaefer entered the transfer portal after spending one […]
Tennessee Baseball To Play In Astros College Classic During 2025 Season
Tennessee baseball is competing in the 2025 Astros Foundation College Classic, the organization announced on Monday morning. Tony Vitello’s eighth team is one of six teams in the event alongside Arizona, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Rice and Texas A&M. Tennessee will play the three non SEC teams in the event. That would create early season […]
Report: Texas A&M Made A ‘Very Furious Run’ At Tony Vitello
Less than a week after head coach Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M for rival Texas, the Aggies have their new head baseball coach. Texas A&M hired Schlossnagle assistant Michael Earley as its newest head coach. But according to D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers, Texas A&M first had its eyes set on the head coach that beat them […]
The Early Moments That Proved Tennessee Baseball Was Capable Of Greatness
An Ole Miss player bowled over a Tennessee fielder in game three of a weekend series between the Vols and Rebels during the 2018 season. In the dugout, freshman Evan Russell was the only Tennessee players that responded with fire. Tennessee dropped the series finale 5-0, but Tony Vitello and the Vols found something in […]
Every Record Tennessee Baseball Broke This Season
Tennessee baseball broke several records in its first ever National Championship winning season in 2024. From single-season records to national records to SEC records to even some game records, let’s take a look at all the records Tennessee baseball broke in its historic 2024 season. Team Single-Season Records Wins – 60 Previous Record – 57 […]
Three Tennessee Baseball Players Land On D1Baseball All-American Teams
The National Champion Tennessee baseball team had three players land on D1Baseball’s three All-American teams on Thursday morning. Christian Moore was a First Team All-American designated hitter while Blake Burke was a First Team All-American first baseman. Moore didn’t claim the second base spot with the honor instead going to Oregon State star Travis Bazzana. […]
Tennessee Baseball Recap: Top 5 Players, Moments, Reasons the Vols Won It All
On this week’s episode of the RTI: Press – and for the first time in a long time – we’re talking about a National Championship planted on Rocky Top. Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back from Omaha with a full, comprehensive breakdown of Tennessee baseball’s national championship-winning season. Jack and Ryan discuss the top […]