Other Names to Watch For:
Todd Helton: The UT slugger had a long, successful career at both the college and professional levels. Helton was hired as the director of player development this past season by Serrano. Upon his hiring back in January, Helton said he wanted to “give back” to the Vols’ program in any way he could. Helton has the potential to be a manager down the road, but it might be a little early given his lack of experience in coaching.
Travis Jewett (Tulane): Jewett was the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator at Vanderbilt for four seasons before taking over the head coaching job at Tulane this past season. Jewett knows Tennessee, and would have significant ties to the area in recruiting. At the same time, he’s only been at Tulane for one season. The timing probably isn’t right for Jewett to jet off from Tulane after a year, but it’s worth a call to find out.
Alan Dunn (LSU): Dunn was named the 2015 National Pitching Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. He’s spent the past eight seasons as the Tigers’ pitching coach. Dunn is another guy with SEC experience who could be looking for a move up to a head coaching position.
Matt Bragga (Tennessee Tech): As the head coach at Tennessee Tech, Bragga has won three OVC championships in the past eight seasons. Bragga was named the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2013. His 2014 team, which tied a school record win total with 40, led the NCAA in runs per game (8.3). Bragga has had a player drafted every year for the past nine seasons, including six players from his 2014 squad.
