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Josh Elander 'still planning on coaching third base' with Tennessee baseball
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Josh Elander was introduced as Tennessee's baseball head coach on Monday. He replaces Tony Vitello who served as the Vols' head coach from 2018-25.
Elander was Tennessee's associate head coach and recruiting coordinator from 2022-25. He was the Vols' assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2018-22. Elander also coached third base under Vitello.
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During his introductory press conference as Tennessee's head coach, Elander said he intends to continue coaching third base during games.
"In conversations I've had with recruits, I've been very adamant that I'm still planning on coaching third base, being in the cage, grinding with the guys on the hitting side," he said.
Before arriving at Tennessee, Elander played at TCU from 2010-12 and was selected in the sixth round of 2012 MLB draft by Atlanta.
He was also a volunteer assistant coach in 2017 at Arkansas and served as a student assistant at TCU in 2016.
Elander and the Vols will hold their annual Orange & White Fall World Series game on Nov. 9 at Covenant Health Park . First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST and gates will open at 11:30 a.m. EST.
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