University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee Scout Day Showcases Talent
October 19, 2015 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Volunteers Baseball Program hosted its 2015 Scout Day on Friday, Oct. 17, welcoming over 35 Major League Baseball scouts to Lindsey Nelson Stadium for a look at the upcoming talent for the 2016 season.
Scout Day showcased the Vols' top, draft-eligible talents as players were clocked running the 60-yard dash, took infield, outfield and batting practice and played a full Orange vs. White intrasquad scrimmage.
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2015 Halloween Extravaganza
On Friday, Oct. 30 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, all fans will have the opportunity to witness the Vols practice in full-fledged Halloween costumes during the Second Annual Halloween Extravaganza. The team will play an intersquad scrimmage dressed completely in their costumes of choice and are not allowed to break character throughout the game. Immediately following the scrimmage, all fans and children are welcome to tour the facilities, meet the players and coaches and enjoy Halloween photos with the 2015-16 Volunteer Baseball team.
Orange & White World Series
The annual tradition of the Orange and White World Series returns later this month, set for October 25, 27, 29, 31 and November 1. Designed as an intrasquad, best-of-five series, Tennessee will play its Orange and White World Series Championship game on Sunday, November 1, signaling the end of Fall Ball and Tennessee Baseball Family Day for all members of the 2015-16 Volunteers squad.
UT Baseball Alumni Weekend, Nov. 6-7
Capping off the end of their Fall schedule, the Vols will hold UT Baseball Alumni Weekend on Friday, Nov. 6 - Saturday, Nov. 7, welcoming back all VFLs who played for the Big Orange, including members of the 1995 and 2005 College World Series teams, who will be recognized in an on-field presentation at Neyland Stadium during the Tennessee-South Carolina football game.
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