Reese Chapman returns to Tennessee baseball as student assistant coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Reese Chapman has rejoined the Tennessee baseball program as a student assistant coach, confirmed on August 25. The former starting right fielder, who played for the Vols from 2025 to 2026, finished his college eligibility last season. Chapman had hoped to benefit from a new NCAA eligibility model but faces challenges after a recent appellate ruling. He will need legal approval to play in the 2027 season. Last season, he achieved career-best statistics, hitting.317 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs.
- •Chapman served as Tennessee's starting right fielder for two seasons.
- •He recorded a.317 batting average in his final season.
- •Chapman was not drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He must secure legal approval to play in the 2027 season.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Reese Chapman back with Tennessee baseball as student assistant coach
"Reese Chapman has rejoined the Tennessee baseball program as a student assistant coach. He was the Vols' starting right fielder from 2025-26.
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