Knoxville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is gearing up for the 2025 season, and the roster for Opening Day has been finalized.

Knoxville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is gearing up for the 2025 season, and the roster for Opening Day has been finalized.

The Vols, who are looking to build on last year’s successful campaign, have a talented and experienced group of players ready to take the field.

 

The Vols’ roster is led by a strong core of returning players, including senior outfielder Drew Gilbert, junior infielder Trey Lipscomb, and sophomore pitcher Chase Dollander. Gilbert, who hit .317 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs last season, is expected to be one of the top hitters in the Southeastern Conference.

 

Lipscomb, who hit .284 with 7 home runs and 35 RBIs last season, is a versatile infielder who can play multiple positions. Dollander, who went 8-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 77.1 innings last season, is expected to be the Vols’ ace pitcher.

 

The Vols also have a talented group of newcomers, including freshman outfielder Christian Moore, freshman infielder Gavin Brasosky, and junior college transfer pitcher Andrew Lindsey. Moore, who was a highly touted recruit out of high school, is expected to make an immediate impact in the Vols’ outfield.

 

Brasosky, who was a standout player at his junior college, is expected to compete for playing time at second base. Lindsey, who was a dominant pitcher in junior college, is expected to be a key contributor to the Vols’ bullpen.

 

“We’re excited about the talent and depth we have on this year’s roster,” said Vols head coach Tony Vitello. “We’ve got a good mix of experienced players and newcomers who are ready to make an impact. We’re looking forward to getting the season started and seeing what this team can accomplish.”

 

The Vols will open the 2025 season on February 17th against the Xavier Musketeers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The game will mark the beginning of a 56-game regular season schedule that will take the Vols to several different venues across the country.

 

“We’re looking forward to getting started and playing some games,” said Vitello. “We’ve had a good preseason, and the guys are ready to go. We’re excited to see what this season holds.”

 

The Vols’ roster for Opening Day is as follows:

 

*Pitchers:*

 

– Chase Dollander (So.)

– Andrew Lindsey (Jr.)

– Camden Sewell (Jr.)

– Will Mabrey (So.)

– Kirby Connell (Fr.)

– Zander Sechrist (Fr.)

 

*Catchers:*

 

– Evan Russell (Sr.)

– Charlie Taylor (So.)

– Kyle Booker (Fr.)

 

*Infielders:*

 

– Trey Lipscomb (Jr.)

– Gavin Brasosky (Fr.)

– Jorel Ortega (So.)

– Hunter Ensley (Fr.)

– Blake Burke (Fr.)

 

*Outfielders:*

 

– Drew Gilbert (Sr.)

– Christian Moore (Fr.)

– Jared Dickey (Jr.)

– Kyle Booker (Fr.)

 

The Vols are looking to build on last year’s successful campaign, which saw them win 50 games and advance to the NCAA Tournament. With a talented and experienced roster, the Vols are poised to make another deep run in the postseason.

 

“We’re excited about the potential of this team,” said Vitello. “We’ve got a lot of talent and depth, and we’re looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish. It’s going to be a fun season.”