This MLB Draft pick is heading to Knoxville. The top-ranked lefty spurns the pros to join the Tennessee Volunteers in a massive college baseball coup.

Arvidson turned in over 38 innings of work in 2025, coming away with a 4.19 ERA. The 6-5 left-hander struck out 70 batters against 22 walks in his first season with Tennessee. He now has a chance for a majorly expanded role next season with the Volunteers losing so many arms to the draft.

Liam Doyle set a Tennessee baseball record with 164 strikeouts in the 2025 season. He was 10-4 with a 3.20 ERA and was named SEC pitcher of the year.

AJ Russell was 4-2 with a 2.70 ERA in three seasons with Tennessee baseball. He struck out 104 in 70 innings across 42 appearances with 11 starts.

Tennessee has eight players tabbed as top-150 prospects by MLB.com, which means eight are likely locks to be picked. The 2022 class set the record with 10, which is attainable for the Vols.

Trussville star Steele Hall long to hear his name called Sunday night. The Tennessee shortstop signee was selected No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. He was the first player selected with Alabama connections.