Lundy Commits to Volunteers on Early Signing Day
Blake Lundy, an in-state catcher from Christ Presbyterian Academy, officially signed with the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program on the first day of the early signing period. The commitment solidifies a spot for the top prospect among those who have joined the team.
Lundy, who played alongside teammate Wells Grisham during the TSSAA Division II-AA Baseball playoffs against Baylor in Murfreesboro, Tenn., cited his lifelong connection to the university as a primary motivator. \"Growing up as a Tennessee fan, I have always dreamed of wearing the big orange and playing at the highest level in the SEC,\" Lundy said.
The catcher also pointed to specific coaching attributes as decisive factors in his decision. He highlighted Coach Elander’s work with hitters and the staff's relationships with catchers as key elements that influenced his choice. Lundy noted that the coaching staff made him feel like family, a sentiment reinforced when he visited Lindsey Nelson Stadium, which confirmed his decision to join the program.
Potts Joins Softball Class as Top Catching Prospect
In addition to the baseball additions, the Tennessee Volunteers softball program secured the commitment of Kamryn Potts. Ranked as the nation's No. 79 prospect, Potts is identified as the No. 12 catcher in the country and the No. 6 player in Florida.
Potts is expected to become an immediate contributor and eventual starter for the Lady Vols under coach Karen Weekly. The signing adds one of the best catchers in the class of 2027 to Tennessee's roster, a position the program has prioritized during this recruiting cycle.
Broader Signing Period Activity
The signings of Lundy and Potts are part of a larger wave of commitments across six major sports at the University of Tennessee. The early signing period saw prospects from basketball, women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, and softball join the Volunteers.
Football recruiting is scheduled to begin later, starting on Dec. 2. Meanwhile, the softball class has been highlighted as particularly strong, with the team adding several top prospects from across the country. Alongside Potts, elite commit Gracyn Needle also signed with Tennessee softball, further strengthening the program's depth at key positions