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For those who may not dig through the portal thread daily,
- Henry Ford: A highly sought-after outfielder from Virginia, Ford is a significant addition to the Vols' lineup.
- DJ Newman: A two-way player (pitcher and outfielder) from Bowling Green.
Ford hit .348 with 28 homers and 115 RBIs in two seasons at Virginia.
The right-handed Ford was a second-team All-ACC selection as a sophomore after hitting .362 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs in 51 games. The Charlottesville, Virginia, native mostly played in the outfield, but can also play first base.
Newman hit .388 with 15 homers and 64 RBIs in 101 games in three seasons at Bowling Green. He is 7-4 with a 3.60 ERA in 27 career appearances with 15 starts. He struck out 91 in 85 innings.