Tennessee Vols baseball misses out on Samford transfer Jake Souders

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Tennessee Vols baseball misses out on Samford transfer Jake Souders
Summary

The Tennessee Volunteers baseball program faced disappointment on June 9 as outfielder Jake Souders, a coveted Samford transfer, committed to Mississippi State. Souders batted.356 with 11 home runs in the previous season and had been a target for Tennessee among other programs. His decision followed visits to several schools, and he expressed excitement about joining the Bulldogs via social media. Tennessee will continue its efforts in the transfer portal as they aim to strengthen the roster for the upcoming season.

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  • Jake Souders committed to Mississippi State after considering several programs.
  • He had a strong season at Samford, hitting.356 with 11 home runs.
  • Tennessee was one of the frontrunners in the transfer chase.
  • Coach Josh Elander will seek other transfers to enhance the team.
  • Souders highlighted his positive outlook on his new opportunity.
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  • 1:02 AMYahoo SportsTennessee Vols baseball received some news they didn't want to receive
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The Tennessee Volunteers baseball program was on the wrong side of some transfer news on Tuesday Afternoon.

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