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Tennessee announces starting pitcher against Vanderbilt

Tennessee baseball announces starting pitcher against Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the SEC Tournament.

No. 1 seed Tennessee (46-10, 22-8 SEC) will open Southeastern Conference Tournament play on Wednesday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama.

Nate Snead (8-1) will start for Tennessee on Wednesday against No. 8 seed Vanderbilt (36-20, 13-17 SEC). Snead recorded 50 strikeouts and a 2.67 ERA during the 2024 regular-season.

Devin Futrell (1-1, 7.71 ERA) is scheduled to start for Vanderbilt.

First pitch between the Vols and Commodores is slated for 5:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Kyle Peterson (analyst) will be on the call.

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The Vols won a three-game series, 2-1, at Vanderbilt during the regular-season.

READ: One interesting fact about every 2024 Tennessee baseball player

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

Nate Snead recaps pitching performance against Illinois

Nate Snead recaps pitching performance against Illinois.

No. 8 Tennessee (16-1) defeated Illinois (5-9), 8-3, on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

Sunday’s win completed a three-game series sweep for Tennessee. The Vols also extended its win streak to 15 games, tied for the third-longest in program history.

Tennessee sophomore Nate Snead (4-0) pitched six innings in relief on Sunday, earning his fourth win of the season. He recorded five strikeouts and totaled 89 pitches, including 56 strikes, against 25 batters.

Snead transferred to Tennessee from Wichita State ahead of the 2024 season.

Following Tennessee’s series sweep against the Fighting Illini on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Snead met with media. His postgame media availability can be watched below.

Nate Snead announces commitment to Tennessee baseball

Wichita State transfer pitcher Nate Snead announces commitment to Tennessee baseball.

Wichita State freshman pitcher Nate Snead announced his commitment to Tennessee on Wednesday.

“Next stop, Rocky Top,” Snead announced.

He entered the NCAA transfer portal on June 3.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Snead (1-2) appeared in 24 games, including one start, at Wichita State in 2023. He recorded 53 strikeouts, three saves and a 3.16 ERA in 42.2 innings pitched.

He is from South Milwaukee High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is majoring in sport management.

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Tennessee (44-22) finished ranked No. 4 in the final 2023 USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll. The Vols advanced to the College World Series for the second time in three seasons in 2023.

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