With school in session, Tennessee has tallied the new players on its baseball team and the official count is 13.
The group includes four players who were selected in the Major League draft in June and were eligible to sign until last week.
"This group really addresses a lot of needs for our program and we are extremely excited to have them all on campus,'' UT coach Todd Raleigh said. "Overall, this class is very physical and will bring a lot of pure athleticism to our roster, which will only help to create an even more competitive atmosphere. Offensively, we've added some power and speed, while we have a number of power arms coming in to pitch for us."
The four newcomers who were drafted are pitcher Jon Reed, who was chosen in the 21st round by Cincinnati, first baseman Cody Stubbs (29th round, Boston) pitcher Alan Walden (43rd round, Atlanta) and pitcher Andy Hillis (49th round, St. Louis).
Freshman outfielder Drew Steckenrider and infielder Matt Duffy, a transfer from Vermont, figure to play significant roles.
Overall, the group includes eight freshmen, four junior college players and the one transfer.
The Vols will hold tryouts for walk-on players Sept. 17-18 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium beginning at 5 p.m. each day.
Fall practice begins Sept. 20.
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Comments » 7
reidtownriverrat writes:
whats baseball?
RoadTrip writes:
I bet they will be so good that the Vols move up to 4th in the East Division. Yawn.
oufan1 writes:
maybe this year we can put up or shut up. this article sounds familiar to last year in terms of talent expectations.
Vol4ever_1 writes:
This class is a lot better than last years class and should bring about some very good results. CFC said the future was bright and with this class and the early commits for next year it would take an absolute meltdown to not finish above 500. Talent is there. Need to get the best out of them. Get it done CTR. Tourney or bust.
easttnvol21 writes:
way to "lock down" the Tennessee borders Todd
SuckTheseVols98 writes:
I think it's the fall??? Nobody is thinking about baseball right now especially with CTR leading the way!
pennydog writes:
CTR lost some good players and He knows he did. I hope the Vols will be good and maybe this year make it to the SEC Championship in Birmingham.
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