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Tennessee baseball signee named Pitcher of the Year
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Tennessee baseball signee Michael Teasley has been named District 4-4A Pitcher of the Year by the district's coaches. He previously earned First-Team All-District honors and has led his high school team to consecutive state tournament appearances.
Key points
- Michael Teasley named District 4-4A Pitcher of the Year
- Teasley signed with Tennessee Volunteers baseball team
- He led Oak Ridge High School to state tournament appearances
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Tennessee baseball signee named Pitcher of the Year
Tennessee baseball signee Michael Teasley was named District 4-4A Pitcher of the Year by the district's coaches.
Teasley, a senior pitcher and third baseman at Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, signed with the Vols on Jan. 28 after committing to Tennessee on Oct. 20, 2024. He was also named First-Team All-District.
The future Vol has led the Wildcats to consecutive appearances in the TSSAA Class 4A state tournament. Teasley was named District 3-4A Player of the Year as a junior in 2025 and earned All-State honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
Oak Ridge (29-7-1) has recorded two wins in the 2026 District 4-4A Tournament. The Wildcats defeated Bearden High School (Knoxville, Tennessee), 3-1, on May 1 at Bobby Hopkins Field in Oak Ridge.
Teasley pitched 6.2 innings and allowed one run, five hits and three walks. He recorded 10 strikeouts, while totaling 115 pitches, including 70 strikes. Offensively, Teasley went went 1-for-3. He recorded one home run, one RBI and one run.
On May 2, Oak Ridge defeated four-time defending Class 4A state champion Farragut High School, 10-5, at John Heatherly Field in Farragut, Tennessee.
Teasley went 1-for-3, recording three RBIs and one run. He hit a two-run single in the second inning when the Wildcats scored eight runs.
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Q&A
Who is Michael Teasley and what awards has he received?
Michael Teasley is a senior pitcher and third baseman at Oak Ridge High School, recognized as District 4-4A Pitcher of the Year and First-Team All-District.
What achievements did Michael Teasley have in high school baseball?
Teasley led his team to consecutive TSSAA Class 4A state tournament appearances and was named District 3-4A Player of the Year as a junior.
When did Michael Teasley sign with the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team?
Michael Teasley signed with the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team on January 28, 2026, after committing on October 20, 2024.
