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Tennessee baseball received two transfer commitments on Sunday.
Henry Ford announced his commitment to the Vols after entering the NCAA transfer portal. He played in 111 games for the Cavaliers from 2024-25.
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Ford was one of four Cavaliers to start all 50 games, 34 in right field and 16 at first base, during the 2025 season. In 2024 as a freshman, he appeared in 61 games, including 61 starts, primarily at first base.
Ford recorded a .348 batting average, 28 home runs, 115 RBIs, 102 runs, 160 hits, 22 doubles, two triples, 50 walks, seven stolen bases and was hit by six pitches from 2024-25.
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Bowling Green transfer DJ Newman also committed to the Vols on Sunday.
"I want to thank my teammates and coaches for a great three years at BGSU, but now it's time for the next chapter," he announced . "Let's get to work."
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The 6-foot, 189-pound pitcher and outfielder appeared in 101 games, including 89 starts, from 2023-25 at Bowling Green. He also appeared in 27 contests (15 starts) as a pitcher.
Newman (7-4) totaled 91 strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA in 85.0 innings. He recorded 15 home runs, 64 RBIs, 101 runs, 20 doubles, five triples, 55 walks, 28 stolen bases and a .388 batting average.
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