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Why Tennessee Baseball Fans Shouldn’t Panic Over Transfer Exodus

Michael Allen July 6, 2025

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Tennessee baseball lost 26 players to the transfer portal, including 20 pitchers, but fans shouldn’t worry. Here’s why Tony Vitello has things under control.

Tennessee Baseball’s Transfer Wave: Cause for Concern or Business as Usual?

Since the end of the 2025 season, Tennessee baseball has seen an eye-catching 26 players transfer out of the program, including a staggering 20 pitchers. On the surface, that kind of attrition might sound the alarm for a fan base that’s grown used to postseason success and College World Series appearances. But should Tennessee fans be concerned?

In short: no.

While losing 20 pitchers from one roster would be enough to trigger a rebuild at many programs, Tennessee is built differently. Head coach Tony Vitello, alongside legendary pitching coach Frank Anderson, has earned the trust of the fan base when it comes to roster management. This isn’t panic mode — it’s roster evolution.

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— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 10, 2025

Yes, the raw numbers are big. Only four pitchers from last year’s team are expected to return. But the Vols have been aggressive and successful in the transfer portal, already bringing in talented arms to replace what was lost. On top of that, the incoming recruiting class includes several high-end pitchers who are ready to compete at the SEC level from day one.

There’s also a broader context that matters: NCAA rule changes. With updated scholarship regulations and upcoming revenue-sharing models, more scholarships are available, but fewer total roster spots exist. That means roster trims were coming no matter what. Many of the players who transferred likely would not have made the final roster under the new rules — a difficult reality, but one that all major programs are now facing.

Twin killing to end the first! No score after one here in Fayetteville.

Also, we're officially on ESPN.

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— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 7, 2025

When it comes to college baseball, turnover is the new normal. The transfer portal has become a central tool in roster construction, and Tennessee is among the nation’s best at using it to reload rather than rebuild. It’s no longer about who leaves — it’s about who’s coming in. And in that department, the Vols are thriving.

So while the number of transfers may initially raise eyebrows, fans can rest assured: Tennessee baseball is in steady hands. With Vitello and Anderson at the helm, there’s no reason to expect anything less than another competitive — and potentially dominant — season on Rocky Top.

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