Tennessee baseball signee named Pitcher of the Year

Tennessee baseball signee Michael Teasley was named District 4-4A Pitcher of the Year by the district's coaches. Teasley, a senior pitcher and third baseman at Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, signed with the Vols on Jan. 28 after committing to Tennessee on Oct.

20, 2024. He was also named First-Team All-District. The future Vol has led the Wildcats to consecutive appearances in the TSSAA Class 4A state tournament.

Teasley was named District 3-4A Player of the Year as a junior in 2025 and earned All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Oak Ridge (29-7-1) has recorded two wins in the 2026 District 4-4A Tournament. The Wildcats defeated Bearden High School (Knoxville, Tennessee), 3-1, on May 1 at Bobby Hopkins Field in Oak Ridge.

Teasley pitched 6. 2 innings and allowed one run, five hits and three walks. He recorded 10 strikeouts, while totaling 115 pitches, including 70 strikes.