Eric Rataczak, a former outfielder and first baseman for Niagara, revealed on Monday that he is moving to the Tennessee Volunteers. After leading the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2024 with a.
396 batting average, 17 home runs, 71 RBIs, and 14 doubles, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound Rataczak was named conference player of the year. As Niagara won its first-ever NCAA tournament berth,
he set single-season school marks for hits, runs, home runs, and RBIs. Rataczak, who has also played for the University of San Diego and Arizona Western College, is making his fourth college stop in Tennessee. The native of Fridley, Minnesota offers the Vols a possible first baseman Blake Burke’s successor.
Rataczak said on X, “I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Tennessee.” “I’m excited to work with the whole Vol baseball team, and I want to thank them for this amazing opportunity. I am grateful to my parents for their unwavering support while I pursue my goals. I cherish you all, GBO.”
Rataczak still has one year left to be eligible for the draft. He joins Tanner Franklin and Gavin Kilen as the third transfer to commit to Tennessee thus far.
