Tennessee Vols could look to repeat 2024 transfer portal success story with Wake Forest pitcher they just faced

The Tennessee Volunteers have had unprecedented success over the last five years under Tony Vitello, with the Vols looking to make the College World Series for the fourth time in the last five years if they can top the Arkansas Razorbacks in this weekend's Super Regional in Fayetteville. 

Naturally, that's helped make Tennessee an attractive destination for players looking to transfer from their current programs.  Andrew Fischer and Liam Doyle both came over from Ole Miss this year and have had a massive impact on Tennessee's season. 

That was the case last year with third baseman Billy Amick.  However, it was a bit more of an interesting path for Amick to Knoxville.  The Vols defeated Clemson in the 2023 regional, and Amick was a part of that Tiger team that Tennessee helped eliminate.  Amick then made the jump to Knoxville for the 2024 season, and he became an integral part of the Vols' championship roster before getting drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Twins.  Worked out pretty well for him and for Tennessee, suffice to say. 

In that same "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" vein, Wake Forest reliever Josh Gunther is entering the transfer portal, per Kendall Rogers of D1 Baseball.