The Tennessee Volunteers baseball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program in various categories, including batting average, home runs, runs batted in, runs, hits, stolen bases, ERA, and Strikeouts. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Volunteers represent the University of Tennessee in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.[1]
Tennessee began competing in intercollegiate baseball in 1897.[1] These lists are updated through the end of the 2025 season.
Batting Average
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Season (Min. 75 ABs)
| Rk |
Player |
AVG |
Season |
| 1 | Sam Ewing | .464 | 1970 |
| 2 | Jeff Pickler | .445 | 1998 |
| 3 | Chris Burke | .435 | 2001 |
| 4 | Andy Blanco | .432 | 1992 |
| 5 | John Huffstetler | .429 | 1952 |
| 6 | Sam Ewing | .420 | 1969 |
| 7 | Travis Copley | .419 | 1998 |
| 8 | B.B. Hopkins | .414 | 1953 |
| 9 | Chuck Barclift | .413 | 1980 |
| 10 | Roger McKinney | .408 | 1971 |
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Home Runs
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
HR |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | several | 3 | Most recent: Blake Grimmer, 2026 vs. Ole Miss[8] |
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Runs Batted In
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
RBI |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | Joe Randa | 10 | 1991 | Louisville |
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Runs
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
R |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | several | 5 | Most recent: Gavin Kilen, 2025 vs. Rice[9] |
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Hits
Career
| Rk |
Player |
H |
Seasons |
| 1 | Chris Burke | 314 | 1999 2000 2001 |
| 2 | Todd Helton | 280 | 1993 1994 1995 |
| 3 | Jeff Pickler | 259 | 1996 1997 1998 |
| 4 | Michael Rivera | 246 | 2003 2004 2005 2006 |
| Stevie Daniel | 246 | 1999 2000 2001 |
| 6 | Ronnie Hartsfield | 237 | 1978 1979 1980 1981 |
| 7 | J. P. Arencibia | 230 | 2005 2006 2007 |
| 8 | Travis Copley | 229 | 1995 1996 1997 1998 |
| 9 | Zach Osborne | 225 | 2009 2010 2011 2012 |
| 10 | Julio Borbon | 223 | 2005 2006 2007 |
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
H |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | Kris Bennett | 6 | 2001 | Georgia |
| Chris Burke | 6 | 2000 | Hawaii-Hilo |
| Jeff Pickler | 6 | 1998 | College of Charleston |
| Larry Fielder | 6 | 1968 | Georgia Tech |
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Stolen Bases
Career
| Rk |
Player |
SB |
Seasons |
| 1 | Mike Basse | 145 | 1989 1990 1991 |
| 2 | Stevie Daniel | 134 | 1999 2000 2001 |
| 3 | Chris Burke | 124 | 1999 2000 2001 |
| 4 | Clay Greene | 87 | 1996 1997 |
| 5 | Jay Charleston | 67 | 2017 2018 2019 |
| 6 | Will Maddox | 60 | 2012 2013 2014 |
| 7 | Jordan Czarniecki | 56 | 2002 2003 |
| Jeff Christensen | 56 | 1998 1999 2000 2001 |
| 9 | Ronnie Hartsfield | 55 | 1978 1979 1980 1981 |
| 10 | Eli Iorg | 53 | 2004 2005 |
| Bobby Gaylor | 53 | 1984 1985 1986 |
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Season
| Rk |
Player |
SB |
Season |
| 1 | Stevie Daniel | 58 | 2000 |
| 2 | Chris Burke | 56 | 2000 |
| 3 | Clay Greene | 54 | 1997 |
| 4 | Mike Basse | 53 | 1989 |
| 5 | Chris Burke | 49 | 2001 |
| Mike Basse | 49 | 1991 |
| 7 | Stevie Daniel | 46 | 2001 |
| 8 | Mike Basse | 43 | 1990 |
| 9 | Jay Charleston | 41 | 2019 |
| Coleman Smith | 41 | 1991 |
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
SB |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | Clay Greene | 6 | 1997 | Middle Tennessee |
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Earned Run Average
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Season (Min. 50 IPs)
| Rk |
Player |
ERA |
Season |
| 1 | Todd Helton | 0.89 | 1994 |
| 2 | Jimmy Lee | 1.30 | 1968 |
| 3 | Jimmy Lee | 1.57 | 1969 |
| 4 | David Tiller | 1.61 | 1967 |
| 5 | Todd Helton | 1.66 | 1995 |
| 6 | John Hammett | 1.93 | 1968 |
| 7 | Joe O'Brien | 1.95 | 1972 |
| 8 | Mark Cummings | 1.99 | 1974 |
| 9 | Derek Tharpe | 2.01 | 2004 |
| 10 | Don Varner | 2.19 | 1970 |
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Strikeouts
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Single Game
| Rk |
Player |
K |
Season |
Opponent |
| 1 | Joe O'Brien | 20 | 1972 | Maryville |
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National Championships in bold; College World Series appearances in italics |