University of Tennessee Athletics
D1Baseball.com Ranks Tennessee Recruiting Class No. 14
October 27, 2016 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Baseball's 2016 recruiting class pulled in its second preseason recognition this month, as D1Baseball.com recently rated the class No. 14 in the nation among their Top 30 list.
Earlier in October, the Volunteers' newest class to join the program on Rocky Top was also tabbed No. 18 in the country by Baseball America.
2016 D1Baseball.com Top 30 Class Rankings
- Ole Miss
- North Carolina
- TCU
- Louisiana State
- Florida
- Stanford
- Florida State
- Washington
- Arizona State
- South Carolina
- Vanderbilt
- Arizona
- Clemson
- Tennessee
- Miami
- Arkansas
- UCLA
- East Carolina
- Oregon State
- Auburn
- UC Santa Barbara
- Mississippi State
- Louisville
- Oregon
- North Carolina State
- Georgia
- San Diego State
- Washington State
- Georgia Tech
- Indiana
Tennessee is one of 10 Southeastern Conference schools with teams listed in D1Baseball.com's Top 30, including Ole Miss (No. 1), LSU (No. 4), Florida (No. 5), South Carolina (No. 10), Vanderbilt (No. 11), Arkansas (No. 16), Auburn (No. 20), Mississippi State (No. 22) and Georgia (No. 26).
Last season, Perfect Game ranked the Vols' 2015 signing class as No. 12 in the country. The 2014 class was named No. 13 in the nation by Perfect Game, while Baseball America put UT's previous 2013 class as No. 15 overall. Head Coach Dave Serrano's first-ever recruitment class for Tennessee also earned a No. 20 overall ranking by BA in 2012.
Among the Volunteers' 17 total newcomers, 14 are true freshmen along with two junior college transfers and one graduate transfer. Within the group, Sevier County native and Tennessee's 2016 Gatorade Player of the Year Zach Linginfelter enters his first season with the Orange and White after being drafted by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 2016 Major League Draft.
Tennessee's 2016 class consists of six new pitchers along with two catchers, five infielders and four outfielders.
For a complete look at the 2016 D1Baseball.com Top 30 Class Rankings and the full release, click HERE.
Up Next for the Vols:
Game Two of the Orange and White World Series is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. ET. Game Three of the series is set for Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Each game of the Orange and White World Series is FREE and open to the public.
Halloween Extravaganza - Oct. 30:
Capping off Tennessee's fall schedule, UT will hold their third annual Halloween Extravaganza on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. ET at the ballpark. Dressed fully in Halloween costumes of their choice, the baseball team will hit the field for an open practice and scrimmage game for the fun and entertainment of Vol Baseball fans, friends and family.
