Tennessee announces contract extension for Tony Vitello

Danny White and Tennessee announce a contract extension for Vols’ baseball head coach Tony Vitello.

Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello guided the Vols to a national championship in 2024 during his seventh season in Knoxville.

Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White announced a contract extension for Vitello on Friday. Vitello’s extension is for five years through June 30, 2029.

“Tony and his staff have developed the country’s top baseball program, and we are excited to announce this long-term extension to keep Tony on Rocky Top,” White said. “As an athletics department, we aim to lead the way in college sports, and Tony has created a baseball program that sets the standard across the entire sport.

“The on-field results in the nation’s best conference are unmatched, and the enthusiasm he has brought to Vol Nation has been incredible to witness.”

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