Few players in college baseball carry as much hype into 2025 as Jace LaViolette. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound slugger is coming off a monster sophomore season, hitting .305 with 29 home runs and 78 RBIs while drawing a program-record 64 walks.

Last season, Tennessee made history, securing their first-ever national championship with a dominant performance. As defending champions, the Volunteers enter the new season with just as high expectations and a target on their backs.