The Official Countdown To Tennessee Baseball 2026 (It's Opening Day)

[NO SIR EEE]

98 Days!
Marcus Phillips made 17 starts in 2025, throwing 83 innings and recording 98 strikeouts. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the draft and now pitches for the FCL Red Sox.

 

[chuckiepoo]

98 Days!
Marcus Phillips made 17 starts in 2025, throwing 83 innings and recording 98 strikeouts. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the draft and now pitches for the FCL Red Sox.

I love this feature! Thank you!

 

[MAD]

 

[NO SIR EEE]

97 Days!

VFL Michael Rivera who played from 2003-2006, sits second all time at UT for career singles with 197.

 

[feathersax]

Caught Tony Vitello on YouTube segment "Bussin' With the Boys", & he called N.I.L. a distaster...likening it to trying to drive a car in a thick fog. Excellent analysis i.m.o.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

96 Days!

Chris Burke holds multiple all-time records at the University of Tennessee, including career hits (314), runs scored (224), singles (199), doubles (72), triples (17), total bases (498), and extra-base hits (115). During his time at UT from 1999 to 2001, Burke earned recognition as a three-time All-American and was named the 2001 SEC Player of the Year. Following his collegiate success, he enjoyed a six-year Major League Baseball career with the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres. After his playing days, Burke was considered a strong candidate for the UT head coaching position following Raleigh’s departure but ultimately lost out to Dave Serrano.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

95 Days!

R.A. Dickey remains the only player in Tennessee Baseball history to be named Baseball America’s Freshman of the Year, earning the honor in 1994. After finishing his college career in 1996, Dickey was selected by the Texas Rangers in that year’s MLB Draft and made his Major League debut with the Rangers in 2001.

Dickey’s MLB career spanned from 2001 to 2017, featuring stops with the Rangers, Mariners, Twins, Mets, Blue Jays, and Braves. His accomplishments include being named an All-Star (2012), winning the NL Cy Young Award (2012), earning a Gold Glove (2013), and leading the National League in strikeouts (2012).

He also represented Team USA in baseball at the 1996 Olympic Games and again in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

94 Days!

James Adkins attended the University of Tennessee from 2005 to 2007, where he became the program’s all-time strikeout leader with 380 career strikeouts. During his time with the Volunteers, he made 52 career appearances and pitched 355.1 innings. Following his collegiate career, Adkins was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2007 MLB Draft and advanced to the Triple-A level before being released in 2011.

 

[Orange.]

Thanks for this countdown, @NO SIR EEE. Great way for a relative newcomer like myself to learn some baseball history. And for all a lot of fun.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

93 Days!

Tennessee holds the collegiate record for the fastest pitches ever recorded in both baseball and softball — Ben Joyce’s 105.5 mph heater against Auburn in 2022, and Karlyn Pickens’ 78.2 mph strike against Arkansas in 2025.

 

[txbo]

93 Days!

Tennessee holds the collegiate record for the fastest pitches ever recorded in both baseball and softball — Ben Joyce’s 105.5 mph heater against Auburn in 2022, and Karlyn Pickens’ 78.2 mph strike against Arkansas in 2025.

The previous record for fastest softball pitch was also held by a Lady Vol. Monica Abbott recorded 77 mph back in 2012.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

92 Days!

Kirby Connell set a Tennessee baseball record with 129 appearances in his career from 2020-2024.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

91 Days!
Joe Randa holds the Tennessee Baseball all time record of RBI’s in a single game with 10 in 1991 against Louisville.

 

[txbo]

91 Days!
Joe Randa holds the Tennessee Baseball all time record of RBI’s in a single game with 10 in 1991 against Louisville.

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You dug deep for that one, sir. Bravo.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

90 Days!

Clay Greene holds the all time Tennessee record with 6 stolen bases in a single game in 1997 against MTSU.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

89 Days!

Joe O'Brien hold the all time Tennessee single game pitching record with 20 strikeouts recorded in 1972 against Maryville.

 

[darsinewman]

89 Days!

Joe O'Brien hold the all time Tennessee single game pitching record with 20 strikeouts recorded in 1972 against Maryville.

I worked with Joe's wife for a while, and my husband went to school with their kids. Super family!

 

[NO SIR EEE]

88 Days!

UT’s first great baseball season was 1908, when it posted a 16-3 record in Moffett’s second stint as coach. There was no postseason, but the Vols finished the season on an eight-game winning streak.

It all started with a marathon performance by Solon Kipp, who pitched three games in two days for UT’s first series win over Vanderbilt in program history.

 

[txbo]

88 Days!

UT’s first great baseball season was 1908, when it posted a 16-3 record in Moffett’s second stint as coach. There was no postseason, but the Vols finished the season on an eight-game winning streak.

It all started with a marathon performance by Solon Kipp, who pitched three games in two days for UT’s first series win over Vanderbilt in program history.

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Most of those guys look like grown men.

 

[fryeguy93]

88 Days!

UT’s first great baseball season was 1908, when it posted a 16-3 record in Moffett’s second stint as coach. There was no postseason, but the Vols finished the season on an eight-game winning streak.

It all started with a marathon performance by Solon Kipp, who pitched three games in two days for UT’s first series win over Vanderbilt in program history.

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The University of Tennessee had 1,192 students enrolled in 1905.

• 1,192 students: This figure includes students from the university and its associated colleges.
• 1905: This year marks the 26th year since the institution became the University of Tennessee in 1879

 

[WallyBalls]

88 Days!

UT’s first great baseball season was 1908, when it posted a 16-3 record in Moffett’s second stint as coach. There was no postseason, but the Vols finished the season on an eight-game winning streak.

It all started with a marathon performance by Solon Kipp, who pitched three games in two days for UT’s first series win over Vanderbilt in program history.

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Shout out to Saxton! Clearly the reason for their winning streak.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

87 Days!

Todd Helton holds the single season Tennessee baseball record of consecutive scoreless innings pitched of 47.2 against 26 teams in 1994.

 

[knoxvol52]

87 Days!

Todd Helton holds the single season Tennessee baseball record of consecutive scoreless innings pitched of 47.2 against 26 teams in 1994.

Greatest player to every put on a Uniform at Tennessee...

 

[fryeguy93]

87 Days!

Todd Helton holds the single season Tennessee baseball record of consecutive scoreless innings pitched of 47.2 against 26 teams in 1994.

As a direct eye witness of that season.

Todd threw absolute junk stuff. I was always amazed no one could hit and he made lefties almost suicidal as I'm sure they were thinking the same thing.

I'm not sure he could get anything anywhere near 90. It was all change up and curve. Which makes me wonder "is it a change up if the pitcher never throws a fast ball?"

The opening game of the '95 College World Series, he started a rare game as Clemson was lefty heavy and think he was announced as the starter about 30 secs before the game. (Delmonico did that sort of thing). Todd pitched a complete game with 9 SOs. and 4 hits. I'm guessing Clemson was so sure they would be facing RA

Of course, Clemson was the King of Two-And-''Cue in Omaha.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

86 Days!

Sonny Cortez holds the Tennessee single game record of RBI's in an inning with 7 vs NC State on 1/30/1998.