The Tennessee Volunteers’ 2024 college baseball postseason journey stands as one of the most remarkable in the sport’s history. Under the guidance of head coach Tony Vitello, the Vols not only clinched their first-ever national championship but also set numerous records, showcasing a blend of power, resilience, and strategic brilliance.
Entering the postseason as the No. 1 overall seed, Tennessee’s path was marked by dominant performances and thrilling comebacks. In the Knoxville Regional, the Volunteers faced Southern Miss in the final, securing a 12–3 victory. The game was highlighted by five home runs, including a record-breaking 159th of the season by Cal Stark, surpassing the team’s previous single-season record set in 2022. Dylan Dreiling contributed significantly, hitting a home run and scoring three runs, further solidifying his reputation as a postseason standout.
Advancing to the Super Regionals, Tennessee hosted Wake Forest in a best-of-three series. In a memorable Game 1, the Vols staged a dramatic comeback against Florida State, overcoming an 11–8 deficit in the ninth inning. Key hits from Kavares Tears, Blake Burke, and Dylan Dreiling, who homered in all three games of the series, prope
The College World Series in Omaha was a testament to Tennessee’s depth and determination. Despite dropping the first game of the championship series to Texas A&M, the Volunteers bounced back to win the next two, clinching the national title. Pitcher Zander Sechrist delivered a crucial performance in the decisive Game 3, allowing just one run over 5.1 innings. Dylan Dreiling’s consistent offensive output earned him the CWS Most Outstanding Player award, marking him as the first player in CWS Finals history to homer in all three games.
Throughout the postseason, Tennessee’s offense was explosive, setting a new NCAA record with five players hitting 20 or more home runs in a single season. The team’s overall performance was a culmination of meticulous preparation, strategic gameplay, and unwavering team spirit, culminating in a national championship that will be remembered as one of college baseball’s most impressive postseason runs
