Eisfelder becomes the 14th Tennessee player to enter the transfer portal this cycle and seventh from the 2025 recruiting class. He was in line to compete for a starting spot in Tennessee's outfield next season with right fielder Reese Chapman graduating and center fielder Garrett Wright eligible for the MLB draft. Backup center fielder Jay Abernathy is also transferring.
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Notable departures from the infield include starting shortstop Manny Marin and backup Ariel Antigua, as well as utility player Chris Newstrom.
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams pitcher Elias Holbert (42) pitches against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Trent Adelman (9) catches a fly ball against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Tegan Kuhns (21) pitches against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers infielder Manny Marin (4) stands on first after a single against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams pitcher Elias Holbert (42) delivers a pitch with runners on against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Trent Adelman (9) is greeted by VCU Rams utility Dante DeFranco (8) after a home run against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams outfielder Michael Petite (1) dives towards the bag on a throw down against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams outfielder Michael Petite (1) dives for the plate as Tennessee Volunteers catcher Stone Lawless (27) blocks for the tag during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nate Kirkpatrick (3) throws to first on a bunt against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers logo along with the Nike and NCAA emblems are seen on the jersey of Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Jax Bishop (46) against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers infielder Manny Marin (4) throws to first on an infield hit against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers utility Henry Ford (9) hits the ball against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nate Kirkpatrick (3) celebrates after a two-run double against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nick Flores (6) is tagged out by Tennessee Volunteers catcher Stone Lawless (27) on a steal attempt at home during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)1 / 14
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams pitcher Elias Holbert (42) pitches against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Trent Adelman (9) catches a fly ball against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Tegan Kuhns (21) pitches against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers infielder Manny Marin (4) stands on first after a single against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams pitcher Elias Holbert (42) delivers a pitch with runners on against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Trent Adelman (9) is greeted by VCU Rams utility Dante DeFranco (8) after a home run against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams outfielder Michael Petite (1) dives towards the bag on a throw down against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams outfielder Michael Petite (1) dives for the plate as Tennessee Volunteers catcher Stone Lawless (27) blocks for the tag during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nate Kirkpatrick (3) throws to first on a bunt against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers logo along with the Nike and NCAA emblems are seen on the jersey of Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Jax Bishop (46) against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers infielder Manny Marin (4) throws to first on an infield hit against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Tennessee Volunteers utility Henry Ford (9) hits the ball against VCU Rams during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nate Kirkpatrick (3) celebrates after a two-run double against Tennessee Volunteers during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Tennessee baseball vs VCU in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional top photos
May 30, 2026; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; VCU Rams infielder Nick Flores (6) is tagged out by Tennessee Volunteers catcher Stone Lawless (27) on a steal attempt at home during game 3 of the Chapel Hill Regional at Boshamer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images (William Howard, William Howard-Imagn Images)
Eisfelder made four starts, including two in the SEC Tournament when Chapman was out with an injury. He hit .192 with two home runs and nine RBIs, one coming on a double in the first round of the SEC Tournament against South Carolina.
Eisfelder, who attended IMG Academy in Florida but is from Johnson City, was ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 100 overall prospect in the nation in the class of 2025 and the No. 3 player from Tennessee.