This MLB Draft pick is heading to Knoxville. The top-ranked lefty spurns the pros to join the Tennessee Volunteers in a massive college baseball coup.

The East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville is inviting people to visit the “Home Runs and Home Teams” exhibit, exploring the impact of baseball on the community.

Tennessee has eight players tabbed as top-150 prospects by MLB.com, which means eight are likely locks to be picked. The 2022 class set the record with 10, which is attainable for the Vols.

Following a historic MLB Draft for the Tennessee Volunteers, head coach Tony Vitello’s program continues to add firepower, this time through the high school ran

Trussville star Steele Hall long to hear his name called Sunday night. The Tennessee shortstop signee was selected No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. He was the first player selected with Alabama connections.

Marcus Phillips was 4-5 with a 3.90 ERA in 17 starts in 2025 with Tennessee baseball. He struck out 98 in 83 innings and walked 34.