Tennessee baseball posts must-see video clip following Josh Elanders’ first win as Vols head coach
The Vols’ new skipper had a memorable night at the refurbished Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
A new era for Tennessee baseball was ushered in on Friday night in Knoxville. Lindsey Nelson Stadium had a new look, with added third level suites among the many notable changes to Tennessee’s baseball home, which now holds more than 8000 people.
And while Josh Elander isn’t new to the team, his spot at the end of the dugout certainly was. The new Vols head coach watched as his 2026 team debuted with a 10-0 swatting of Lehigh to begin what Tennessee fans hope is a return trip to the College World Series for the first time since winning it all in 2024.
There was plenty to be excited about right off the bat. New transfer portal additions Blaine Brown, Henry Ford, and Tyler Myatt all showed why they came to Knoxville with plenty of hype. Brown singled and scored the season’s first run. Ford hit a towering blast over the batter’s eye to bust the game open at 5-0. And Myatt drilled a pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning to right center.
Tegan Kuhns looked like the ace fans hoped he would develop into after a solid summer in the Cape Cod league. He threw 6.2 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, one walk, and two hits.
But the recognition after the game went to the person it should have — Elander — and Tennessee baseball’s social media team captured it on video.
Tennessee baseball makes post on Twitter (X) to celebrate Elander’s first win as Vols head coach
Elander’s connection with the team was evident when the school released the video announcing him as the hire to replace Tony Vitello. The players were jubilant and mobbed Elander, and it’s clear he was their top choice.
That same connection was on display in the video posted on Friday night, with his players joyously celebrating him receiving the game ball.
Believing in your manager and playing hard for him is always an important factor for a successful college baseball team, and there’s no doubt that Tennessee players check those boxes when it comes to Elander.
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