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2025 Tennessee baseball preview: Cannon Peebles

2025 Tennessee Vols baseball preview: Catcher Cannon Peebles

Tennessee’s 2025 baseball season will begin on Feb. 14. The Vols will host Hofstra for a three-game nonconference series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee enters the upcoming campaign after winning the College World Series, SEC Tournament and the SEC regular-season championship in 2024.

Junior Cannon Peebles enters his second season at Tennessee. The 5-foot-11, 194-pound catcher appeared in 54 games, including 30 starts, for the Vols in 2024.

He recorded a .216 batting average, .328 slugging percentage, .379 on-base percentage, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 30 runs, 25 hits, seven doubles, 30 walks, 34 strikeouts and two stolen bases in 116 at-bats.

Peebles also totaled four sacrifice flies, grounded out in two double plays and was hit by three pitches.

He totaled 200 put-outs, eight assists, zero errors and a .1000 fielding percentage defensively.

Cannon Peebles. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Peebles transferred to Tennessee from North Carolina State ahead of the 2024 season.

He started 39 games in 2023 for North Carolina State as a freshman, recording a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks. 30 starts for Peebles came as the Wolfpack’s designated hitter and nine as a catcher.

Peebles led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs.

READ: 2025 SEC baseball week-by-week schedule

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee players to compete in 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League

Three Vols will compete in the 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League.

The 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League will begin June 15.

Founded in 1885, the Cape Cod Baseball League is a collegiate summer league located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Ten teams compete in the Cape Cod Baseball League, divided into East and West divisions.

In 1985, the Cape Cod Baseball League became the first collegiate summer league to use wood bats.

Three Tennessee baseball players are listed on roster for the upcoming 2024 season.

Pitcher Nate Snead and catcher Cannon Peebles are on roster for the Cotuit Kettleers, while pitcher Matthew Dallas is with the Falmouth Commodores.

READ: One interesting fact about every 2024 Tennessee baseball player

Matthew Dallas. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Nate Snead. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vols hit six home runs in series opening win against Missouri

Tennessee baseball wins series opener against Missouri.

No. 3 Tennessee (35-7, 13-6 SEC) defeated Missouri (19-24, 6-13 SEC), 10-1, Thursday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee hit six home runs against Missouri, marking the fifth time the Vols have hit five home runs in a game this season.

Billy Amick went 3-for-5. He hit a solo home run and a three-run home run. He recorded four RBIs and two runs, while Christian Moore went 3-for-4. Moore hit a solo home run to lead off the first inning for Tennessee. He recorded two runs and one RBI.

Hunter Ensley went 1-fot-3 and hit a solo home runs for the Vols. Cal Stark also went 1-for-3. Stark hit a three-run home run, while Cannon Peebles hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the eighth inning, his first of the season.

AJ Causey (7-3) pitched six innings in relief for the Vols. He allowed one run, six hits and two walks, while recording six strikeouts.

Chris Stamos started and pitched 2.2 innings and allowed three hits. He recorded three strikeouts.

Matthew Dallas recorded the final out of the game, totaling two pitches.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vols defeat Kansas State, extend win streak to 11 games

Tennessee baseball defeats Kansas State and extends win streak to 11 games.

No. 8 Tennessee (12-1) defeated Kansas State (7-4), 15-5, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tuesday’s win is Tennessee’s 11th consecutive.

The Vols recorded 17 hits, including four doubles and six home runs, against Kansas State.

Dean Curley went 3-for-5, recording three home runs and nine RBIs. Blake Burke went 2-for-5, recording two doubles and one RBI.

Billy Amick, Christian Moore and Dylan Dreiling also hit home runs for the Vols.

Cannon Peebles and Hunter Ensley each hit doubles in the contest for Tennessee.

Nate Snead (3-0) pitched four innings of relief to earn a victory. He allowed two runs (one earned), four hits and three walks. Snead recorded one strikeout.

Cannon Peebles discusses start to 2024 season

Tennessee catcher Cannon Peebles discusses start to 2024 baseball season.

Sophomore catcher Cannon Peebles transferred to Tennessee from North Carolina State on June 27, 2023.

The 5-foot-11, 194-pound Peebles started 39 games in 2023 for North Carolina State as a freshman, recording a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks. 30 starts for Peebles came as the Wolfpack’s designated hitter and nine as a catcher.

He led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs.

Through 11 games played in 2024 at Tennessee, Peebles has recorded a .324 batting average, 11 hits, 10 RBIs, nine runs and seven walks.

Peebles met with media on Sunday after Tennessee’s series finale win against Bowling Green. His media availability can be watched below.

2024 Tennessee baseball preview: Cannon Peebles

2024 Tennessee baseball preview: Cannon Peebles

Tennessee will open its 2024 season on Friday versus Texas Tech (8 p.m. EST) in the Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown presented by Kubota.

The Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

Tennessee, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas Tech are part of the field. The Vols will also play Oklahoma on Saturday, while facing Baylor on Sunday.

Sophomore catcher Cannon Peebles committed to the Vols on June 27, 2023. He transferred from North Carolina State.

The 5-foot-11, 194-pound Peebles started 39 games in 2023 for North Carolina State as a freshman, recording a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks. 30 starts for Peebles came as the Wolfpack’s designated hitter and nine as a catcher.

He led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tony Vitello previews Cannon Peebles ahead of 2024 season

Tony Vitello previews catcher transfer Cannon Peebles ahead of the 2024 season.

North Carolina State catcher and designated hitter transfer Cannon Peebles committed to Tennessee on June 27, 2023.

He started 39 games in 2023 as a freshman at North Carolina State, recording a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks. 30 starts for Peebles came as the Wolfpack’s designated hitter and nine as a catcher.

Peebles led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs. He produced a .330 batting average or higher from both sides of the plate in 2023.

Ahead of the 2024 campaign, Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello discussed Peebles.

“I think that’s a bat that’s tough to keep out of the lineup each day and his competitive spirit, too, but we don’t want to, again, wear anyone down early in the year behind the dish,” Vitello said. “We’ll probably balance those guys out as best as we can, and then when you get to May, or hopefully June, that’s kind of when you write out what you think is the best lineup.”

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Twitter reaction after Cannon Peebles transfers to Tennessee baseball

A look at Twitter reaction after Cannon Peebles transfers to Tennessee baseball.

North Carolina State freshman catcher and designated hitter Cannon Peebles transferred to Tennessee on Tuesday.

The 5-foot-11, 198-pound Peebles started 39 games for the Wolfpack in 2023.

He recorded a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks as a freshman.

Peebles led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs.

He produced a .330 batting average or better from both sides of the plate in 2023.

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Following Peebles’ transfer to Tennessee, Vols Wire looks at the social media buzz listed below.

Cannon Peebles commits to Tennessee baseball

North Carolina State transfer Cannon Peebles commits to Tennessee baseball.

Cannon Peebles announced his commitment to Tennessee baseball on Tuesday.

Peebles played catcher and designated hitter at North Carolina State as a freshman in 2023.

He started 39 games in 2023, recording a .352 batting average, 12 home runs, 50 hits, 50 RBIs, 30 runs and 27 walks. 30 starts for Peebles came as the Wolfpack’s designated hitter and nine as a catcher.

Peebles led all North Carolina State hitters with a .348 batting average and a .742 slugging percentage in ACC play, while tying for first with seven home runs.

He produced a .330 batting average or higher from both sides of the plate in 2023.

Peebles is from Hanover High School in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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Texas A&M needs to target newest portal addition, former NC State catcher Cannon Peebles

Another talented player has entered the transfer portal, as former NC State catcher Cannon Peebles needs to be the Aggies’ next portal target.

Another one! The college baseball transfer portal has continued to make waves this summer, and after former Clemson infielder Billy Amick announced his intention to enter the portal, fellow ACC star catcher Cannon Peebles has officially joined him.

Following a Tweet from D1 Baseball Managing Editor Kendall Rogers, Peebles, who was one of the top recruits out of the Virginia high school ranks, had by far one of the best seasons in the country as a true freshman, hitting .352, 12 home runs, and 50 RBI, including a .697 slugging percentage and a .456 on-base percentage in 39 games played.

From a team perspective, Peebles’ 50 RBI led the team, while his 12 home runs ranked second, again, all as a freshman. This season, the Wolfpacks’ run in the NCAA Tournament ended at the hands of Campbell in the Columbia, South Carolina Regional in an 11-2 loss, as Peebles’s short tenure with the program will surely be remembered for years.

So far this offseason, Austin Bost and Brett Minnich are the only players to depart so far, and head coach Jim Schlossnagle has continued to make significant additions, adding former Tarelton relief pitcher Zane Badmaev and former Michigan infielder and grad transfer Ted Burton, who will undoubtedly compete for starting and rotational spots in the lineup next season.

As many feel pitching depth should stay as the priority in the portal, pure hitters like Cannon Peebles don’t come along very often, and Texas A&M’s .270 team batting average last season is just not good enough if competing for a Championship is their primary goal in 2023.

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