Vols Pitcher Chase Burns Enters the Transfer Portal

Say it ain’t so. Vols reliever Chase Burns has entered the transfer portal. Head coach Tony Vitello confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Burns was a starting pitcher in his first season on Rocky Top last year. Then he was moved to the bullpen midway through the 2023 campaign, and he excelled in his reliever role, especially during the Vols postseason run. Packing a 100 mph fast ball, Burns allowed just one run in the playoffs in 16 innings, while striking out 22.