3 reasons why Tony Vitello will struggle to defend Tennessee’s College World Series win in 2025.
Tony Vitello has been instrumental in transforming the Tennessee Volunteers into a championship-winning team.
In his seventh season as head coach, the Vols finally won every title possible, including their maiden College World Series, following a narrow 2-1 series win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the finals.
Under Vitello’s leadership, the Vols’ roster developed into one of the strongest not just in the SEC but in the entire country. They became the first team in SEC history to record 60 wins in a season, a testament to their dominance in NCAA baseball this season.
However, following up such a successful season will always come with its share of challenges, and it is no different for Vitello, who has a contract with the Volunteers running until 2026.
Three reasons why Tony Vitello and the Tennessee Volunteers may struggle in 2025
1. Loss of key hitters in the MLB draft
2. Lack of pitching depth
3. Expansion of SEC
