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Jersey Number 2
Ariel Antigua
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- INF
- B/T:
- R/R
- Ht/Wt:
- 5-8 / 184
- Hometown:
- West Palm Beach, Fla.
- High School:
- Trinity Christian Academy
Bio
CAREER HIGHS
- Runs Scored: 2 // at Alabama, 3/22/25
- Hits: 3 (2x) // last at Alabama, 3/22/25
- Doubles: 1 (3x) // last at Alabama, 3/22/25
- Triples: N/A
- Home Runs: N/A
- RBI: 3 // vs. Alabama A&M, 4/9/24
- Walks: 1 (11x) // last at LSU, 4/26/25
- Stolen Bases: 1 (3x) // last at LSU, 4/26/25
- At-Bats: 5 // vs. Xavier, 3/5/25
- Sac Bunts: 3 // at Ole Miss, 4/13/25
- Sac Flies: 1 // at South Carolina, 3/28/25
- Putouts: 4 // vs. Tennessee Tech, 4/1/25
- Assists: 9 // vs. Tennessee Tech, 3/26/24
CAREER HONORS
2025
- Opened the SEC Tournament with a run to help the Vols secure the victory over No. 15/23 Alabama (5/21).
- Added a run in Tennessee's midweek win over Indiana State (5/6).
- Gave a well-rounded performance to give the Vols a road win against LSU (4/26), including a run, single, walk, stolen base and a handful of impressive plays on defense.
- Made several dominant plays on defense against Kentucky (4/18-20).
- Reached base via walk in UT's midweek run-rule over Bellarmine (4/15).
- Posted one run, two hits and an RBI on the weekend against Texas A&M (4/4-5).
- Logged one run and one walk in Tennessee's midweek win over Tennessee Tech (4/1).
- Tallied three RBIs and a run of his own in the win over South Carolina (2/28).
- Recorded a career-high two runs on three hits, two singles and a double, to help the Vols take the series against No. 10/12 Alabama (3/22).
- Notched a run, hit and RBI in UT's win against Xavier (3/5).
- Posted one run and one hit on two at bats in the Vols' midweek victory over Radford (3/4).
- Tallied one run on two at-bats in Tennessee's win over Samford (2/22).
- Drove in one run and two RBIs in the Vols' dominating victory over UNC Asheville (2/18).
- Appeared in all three games of series sweep over Hofstra (2/14-16), notching two runs, one hit and an two RBI on the weekend.
2024
- Came on as a substitution in the final two games of the CWS finals vs. #3 Texas A&M en route to Tennessee's first National Championship in program history (6/23-6/24).
- Notched a career-high three hits along with a run and an RBI against Bellarmine (4/16).
- Knocked in three runs while tallying a run of his own during the midweek victory over Alabama A&M (4/9).
- Scored the first run of his collegiate career against Georgia (3/30).
- Tied the school record with nine assists during his first career start against Tennessee Tech (3/26).
HIGH SCHOOL
- Was a standout shortstop at Trinity Christian Academy in Lake Worth Florida
- Rated as the No. 34 shortstop in the nation and No. 7 in Florida by Perfect Game
- Played travel baseball for Top Tier 5 Star Roos Mafia
- Slated to the Florida-All Region
- A three-time Preseason Underclass All-Region Team selection
- Participated in the 2022 Perfect Game National Showcase
- Also played basketball in high school
PERSONAL
- Born on Oct. 25, 2004
- Son of Luis Antigua and Jessica Torres
- Has two older brothers, Luis and Yamil, along with two younger brothers, Yariel and Johan
- Majoring in Information Sciences
- Volunteered for Kids Cancer Foundation
- Chose Tennessee because of the feel of the school and coaches
- Favorite place he’s traveled is the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
- Overcame ACL and meniscus surgery
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
