Tennessee Baseball: A Team on the Rise! (Go Vols!)

The University of Tennessee Baseball team is gettin’ ready for another exciting season, and man, are the fans hyped! I’m so excited, I could scream! Seriously, lookin’ at their recent news and stuff, it’s clear this team is, like, totally on the rise. I think they’re gonna do great this year!

A Strong Foundation, I think

The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team, they represent UT in the SEC (Southeastern Conference, duh!) of the NCAA Division I. They got a crazy good history, a real powerhouse, you know? Been a force to be reckoned with for ages. Seriously, they’re awesome.

2025 Season Outlook: Fingers Crossed!

2025 is lookin’ pretty darn promising for the Vols! Lots of starters are back from 2024, so that’s a huge plus. We’re expectin’ them to be strong contenders in the SEC. Coach Dave Serrano – he’s a legend, by the way – brought in some killer new recruits, including a pitching prospect that’s, like, totally amazing. This new talent is gonna boost the team big time, I’m tellin’ ya.

Recruiting Class: Holy Smokes!

The 2025 recruiting class? It’s insane! One of the best in the whole country! Seriously, they got some top-ranked prospects comin’ in. Both position players and pitchers – gonna make the team even stronger.

Position	Player	Ranking
SS	Josh Layne	2024 All-SEC selection and Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist – what a guy!
LF	Tyler McCrory	2024 All-SEC selection and SEC Freshman of the Year finalist – so young and already amazing!
RHP	Will Van Horn	2025 preseason All-SEC selection and top-ranked pitching prospect – he’s gonna be a star!

Awards and Recognition: Deservedly So!

The Tennessee Volunteers totally killed it in 2024! Josh Layne, our shortstop, was a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy – that’s huge! And the pitching staff? They got some serious All-SEC honors. Go Vols!

Award	Player
Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist	Josh Layne (SS)
All-SEC Honors	A bunch of guys!

Notable Alumni: Where are they now?

The Vols have a long history of producing amazing players who go pro. Matt Bush, 2004 SEC Player of the Year and a first-round MLB draft pick – that’s impressive!

Player	Year	Award
Matt Bush	2004	SEC Player of the Year
A.J. Murray	2017	All-SEC selection and 2017 MLB draft first-round pick

Schedules and Results: Let’s Go Vols!

In 2025, the Vols are playin’ 56 games – 30 SEC games and 26 others. They’re playin’ some tough teams, like Vanderbilt, LSU, and Florida. It’s gonna be intense!

Opponent	Date	Result
Vanderbilt	March 10	W
LSU	April 14	L (bummer!)
Florida	May 5	W

2024 Season Recap: A Great Year!

The 2024 team finished 38-23 overall and 14-16 in the SEC. They won the SEC Tournament Championship, but lost in the Super Regionals to LSU. Still, a great season!

Record	Overall	SEC
2024	38-23	14-16

Conclusion: The Future is Bright!

The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is definitely on the rise! With a strong foundation, an amazing recruiting class, and awesome alumni, they’re gonna be a force to be reckoned with. I’m so excited for the future!