University of Tennessee Athletics
Ford & Frederick Tabbed Perfect Game Preseason All-Americans
January 07, 2026 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A pair of Volunteers were named 2026 Perfect Game Preseason All-Americans, the publication announced on Wednesday.
Junior transfers Henry Ford (first team) and Brady Frederick (third team) are both expected to play major roles for Tennessee this season as the Big Orange look to return to Omaha for the fourth time in six years and the first time under new head coach Josh Elander.
After two productive seasons at Virginia that resulted in 2024 Freshman All-America honors and 2025 All-ACC recognition, Ford is projected to be a middle of the order bat for the Vols in 2026 and is considered a top prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft.
The Charlottesville, Virginia, native, started all 111 games he played in for the Cavaliers over the past two seasons and is a career .348 hitter with 102 runs scored, 22 doubles, 28 home runs and 115 RBIs. Ford also boasts a .587 slugging percentage and .414 on-base percentage for his collegiate career. He possesses the ability to play multiple positions, including first base, third base and all three outfield spots.
Frederick joins UT's program after two seasons at ETSU, which included a breakout 2025 campaign that saw him help lead the Bucs to SoCon regular season and tournament titles as well as a spot in the NCAA Nashville Regional.
The Knoxville native and Bearden High School product was tabbed the 2025 SoCon Pitcher of the Year after leading ETSU in appearances (24), wins (eight), saves (four), ERA (2.67), WHIP (0.89), innings pitched (77.2), strikeouts (76) and opponent batting average (.183), all as a relief pitcher. Frederick should see plenty of action out of the bullpen for the Big Orange this season.
The complete 2026 Perfect Game Preseason All-America teams can be seen HERE.
Tennessee opens its 2026 season at the newly renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium with a series against Nicholls from Feb. 13-15. The Vols' full 2026 schedule can be found HERE.
Junior transfers Henry Ford (first team) and Brady Frederick (third team) are both expected to play major roles for Tennessee this season as the Big Orange look to return to Omaha for the fourth time in six years and the first time under new head coach Josh Elander.
After two productive seasons at Virginia that resulted in 2024 Freshman All-America honors and 2025 All-ACC recognition, Ford is projected to be a middle of the order bat for the Vols in 2026 and is considered a top prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft.
The Charlottesville, Virginia, native, started all 111 games he played in for the Cavaliers over the past two seasons and is a career .348 hitter with 102 runs scored, 22 doubles, 28 home runs and 115 RBIs. Ford also boasts a .587 slugging percentage and .414 on-base percentage for his collegiate career. He possesses the ability to play multiple positions, including first base, third base and all three outfield spots.
Frederick joins UT's program after two seasons at ETSU, which included a breakout 2025 campaign that saw him help lead the Bucs to SoCon regular season and tournament titles as well as a spot in the NCAA Nashville Regional.
The Knoxville native and Bearden High School product was tabbed the 2025 SoCon Pitcher of the Year after leading ETSU in appearances (24), wins (eight), saves (four), ERA (2.67), WHIP (0.89), innings pitched (77.2), strikeouts (76) and opponent batting average (.183), all as a relief pitcher. Frederick should see plenty of action out of the bullpen for the Big Orange this season.
The complete 2026 Perfect Game Preseason All-America teams can be seen HERE.
Tennessee opens its 2026 season at the newly renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium with a series against Nicholls from Feb. 13-15. The Vols' full 2026 schedule can be found HERE.
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