The Third Saturday in October was a big day on Rocky Top and not just because the Tennessee football team defeated rival Alabama. 2026 right-handed pitcher Michael Teasley was on-hand with several other key baseball official visitors to see what this Volunteer fanbase had to offer.
It was impressive. So impressive, in fact, that Teasley went ahead and committed to the national champion baseball program on Sunday afternoon.
“Tony Vitello loved it,” Teasley told Volquest on how the staff reacted. “He jumped up, clapped his hands and got all excited about it.”
Obviously, the football game environment itself wasn’t the only reason the 2026 right-handed pitcher and third baseman chose to attend Tennessee. For starters, it’s right down the road from Oak Ridge High School where Teasley is gearing up for his junior season this spring.
“I was definitely excited and for my family, they were more excited than I was,” the commit smiled. “So, they loved it, and they love that I’m staying home. I love that I’m staying home.