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What AD Danny White Said About Hiring Josh Elander as Tennessee Baseball Coach. 'He Earned It'

  • Josh Elander was named Tennessee's new head baseball coach on Oct. 25 after interviewing on Oct. 24, following Tony Vitello's exit announced three days earlier.
  • Tony Vitello's departure to the San Francisco Giants was announced Wednesday, prompting a national search that quickly produced in-house hire Josh Elander Saturday.
  • As associate head coach since 2022, Elander helped develop 27 hitters and sign back-to-back No. ranked classes, 2024-25.
  • Athletic director Danny White said Elander emerged as the `undeniable` top choice and praised his commitment, while former Tennessee players voiced support and the hire should maintain roster and recruiting classes.
  • He inherits a program that went 341-131 with three College World Series trips since 2019 and the 2024 national title, plus six NCAA Tournament berths, five Super Regionals, SEC titles, and at least 100 homers in four straight seasons.
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Josh Elander hired as Tennessee baseball coach after Tony Vitello's departure

Tennessee wrapped up a quick search to replace Tony Vitello by announcing assistant Josh Elander as the Volunteers’ new baseball coach Saturday.

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