Blake Grimmer returns to Tennessee baseball for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Tennessee baseball infielder Blake Grimmer announced on July 1 that he will withdraw from the MLB draft and return for the 2027 season. Grimmer, who will be a redshirt junior, had a strong season in 2026, hitting.283 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs. After missing part of the season, he secured a regular spot in the lineup, mainly as a starting second baseman and making 48 starts. He previously played nine games in a limited role in 2025.
- •Grimmer will be a redshirt junior for the 2027 season.
- •He hit.283 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs in 2026.
- •Grimmer primarily played starting second base, making 48 starts.
- •As a redshirt freshman in 2025, he batted.318 with four home runs.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027 season, skipping MLB draft
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027 season
"Tennessee baseball infielder Blake Grimmer is withdrawing from the MLB draft and will return for the 2027 season.
"Tennessee baseball infielder Blake Grimmer is withdrawing from the MLB draft and will return for the 2027 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 7:13 PMBlake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027
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- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:48 PMBlake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027 season, skipping MLB draft
Tennessee baseball infielder Blake Grimmer is withdrawing from the MLB draft and will return for the 2027 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:48 PMBlake Grimmer returning to Tennessee baseball for 2027 season
Tennessee baseball infielder Blake Grimmer is withdrawing from the MLB draft and will return for the 2027 season.
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