Tennessee Baseball Interviews Coastal Carolina Coach Following Tony Vitello MLB Move

Following Tony Vitello's departure to manage the San Francisco Giants, the University of Tennessee is actively searching for a new head baseball coach. Coastal Carolina's Kevin Schnall, who recently led his team to the College World Series final and has deep ties to Tennessee's athletic director Danny White, is set to interview for the position. Despite Schnall's recent contract extension at Coastal Carolina, Tennessee could pursue him with a buyout offer. Additionally, former MLB star pitcher Curt Schilling, a three-time World Series champion and Tennessee resident, has publicly expressed interest in the coaching vacancy, highlighting the job's attractiveness due to Tennessee's rising prominence in college baseball. Athletic director Danny White has emphasized the program's strong legacy and expects significant interest from top candidates. The search reflects Tennessee's commitment to maintaining its high-level baseball program following Vitello's historic tenure.