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Gannon Grant Declines MLB Draft to Join Tennessee Baseball

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Gannon Grant Declines MLB Draft to Join Tennessee Baseball
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Tennessee baseball recruit Gannon Grant will forgo the 2026 MLB Draft and instead play for the Volunteers. The right-handed pitcher's decision ensures his arrival on campus for the upcoming season.

Gannon Grant, a highly-touted right-handed pitcher, has made the decision to withdraw his name from consideration for the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Instead of pursuing a professional career immediately, Grant has reaffirmed his commitment to play college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers.

This move indicates Grant's desire to develop his skills further at the collegiate level before entering the professional ranks. His commitment provides a significant boost to the Tennessee program's pitching depth for the foreseeable future.

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Grant's decision is a clear indicator of the growing prestige and developmental reputation of college baseball programs like Tennessee.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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