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Jersey Number 8
Jay Abernathy
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- OF/INF
- B/T:
- L/R
- Ht/Wt:
- 5-10 / 177
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- High School:
- North Cobb HS
Bio
CAREER HIGHS
- Runs Scored: 5 // vs. UNC Asheville, 2/18/25
- Hits: 3 // at Alabama, 3/20/25
- Doubles: 1 (3x) // last vs. Texas A&M, 4/4/25
- Triples: N/A
- Home Runs: 1 // at Arkansas, 6/8/25
- Total Bases: 4 // at Arkansas, 6/8/25
- RBI: 2 (2x) // last at Arkansas, 6/8/25
- Walks: 4 // vs. UNC Asheville, 2/18/25
- Stolen Bases: 4 // vs. UNC Asheville, 2/18/25
- At-Bats: 5 (2x) // last vs. Bellarmine, 4/15/25
- Sac Bunts: 1 (2x) // last at South Carolina, 3/28/25
- Sac Flies: 1 // vs. UNC Asheville, 2/18/25
- Putouts: 3 (3x) // last vs. Alabama State, 4/8/25
- Assists: 1 (6x) // last vs. Bellarmine, 4/15/25
2025
- Hit his first collegiate long ball to tally two RBIs in the Fayetteville Super Regional against No. 3 Arkansas (6/8)
- Got his first SEC tournament run in Hoover, Alabama against No. 2/2 Texas (5/22).
- Scored on an error to tack on a run for UT against No. 5/8 Arkansas (5/15).
- Posted one run for the Vols against Belmont (5/13).
- Added a run and an RBI ground out in Tennessee's midweek win over Indiana State (5/6).
- Singled in his lone plate appearance as a pinch hitter in game two against Auburn (5/4).
- Reached base twice against LSU (4/25-27), both via walk.
- Added a run for the Vols to run-rule Lipscomb (4/22).
- Singled in the Vols' midweek run-rule over Bellarmine (4/15).
- Tallied a run, a single and a walk in game three of Tennessee's series-clinching win over Ole Miss (4/13).
- Added one run and a pair of walks in UT's midweek win over Alabama State (4/8).
- Drove in a run to push Tennessee toward a run-rule victory over Texas A&M (4/4).
- Notched two hits and one run in a dominant offensive showing against South Carolina (3/28).
- Added one run for UT after entering the game against Queens (3/25) as a pinch runner.
- Had a productive weekend on the bases against No. 10/12 Alabama (3/20-22), totaling three runs on four hits, including a game-tying run in game one.
- Tacked on two runs across two innings to help the Vols take a momentary lead before falling short to ETSU (3/18).
- Had a big weekend at the plate and in the field in Tennessee's series sweep of No. 6/7 Florida (3/14-16), tallying four runs and making two big plays in left field.
- Went 2-for-3 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in UT's record-breaking victory over St. Bonaventure (3/9).
- Knocked in a run and drew a walk in Tennessee's win over Xavier (3/5).
- Contributed one run and one hit at the Astros Foundation College Classic (2/28-3/2).
- Totaled one hit and two RBI on four at bats in win over North Alabama (2/25).
- Tallied two runs and a double on three hits in series sweep of Samford (2/21-23).
- Drove in a career-high five runs and stole four bases in all five of his plate appearances with a single and four walks in victory over UNC Asheville (2/18).
- Made his collegiate debut in all three games of series sweep over Hofstra (2/14-16), notching two runs, two hits and an RBI on the weekend.
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga., where he graduated with honors
- Helped his school win back-to-back 2-A State Championships as a junior and senior
- Batted .396 throughout his high school career, stealing 96 total bases including 39 in one season
- Earned All-American, All-State and All-Region honors while in high school
- Rated as the No. 16 shortstop in the nation and No. 3 in Georgia by Perfect Game
- Top 75 nationally ranked player by Perfect Game in class of 2024
- Chose to pass on the 2024 MLB Draft and play for the Vols.
- Was invited to the Minority Baseball Prospects All-American Game
PERSONAL
- Born on Sept. 13, 2005
- Majoring in Therapeutic Recreation
- Son of Kiddia Rose and Arnold Abernathy
- Has five brothers (Drew, Zyshawn, Donne, Rashon and Romeo Rose) and one sister (Asia)
- Is cousin of former Tennessee football player Micah Abernathy and is also related to former Cincinnati and Tennessee football player Ralph David Abernathy.
- Favorite musicians are J Cole, Morgan Wallen and Brent Faiyaz
- Likes video games and to volunteer at churches
- Played travel ball for USA Prime
- Biggest goal of his baseball career is to be remembered as one of the greatest to ever step foot on the diamond
- Chose Tennessee over Georgia Tech and South Alabama because of the atmosphere of the program and campus
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.8.25)
Sunday, June 08
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.7.25)
Saturday, June 07
BSB | Tennessee Official Super Regional Preview Press Conference (6.6.25)
Friday, June 06
BSB | Tony Vitello Pre-NCAA Super Regional Media Availability (6.5.25)
Thursday, June 05
