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AJ Curry Declines MLB Draft for Tennessee Commitment

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Tennessee baseball recruit AJ Curry has elected to play for the Volunteers, choosing to forgo the remainder of the 2026 MLB Draft after not being selected in the initial ten rounds.

AJ Curry, a player committed to the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program, has decided against pursuing a professional career in the immediate future. He will not be entering the Major League Baseball Draft for the upcoming season.

Curry's decision comes after he was not selected in the first ten rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft. Instead of continuing to wait for a potential selection or exploring other professional avenues, he has reaffirmed his commitment to play college baseball at Tennessee.

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This is a significant win for the Tennessee Volunteers, securing a talented player who clearly values their program over the immediate allure of professional baseball.

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