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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee wrapped up a quick search to replace Tony Vitello by announcing assistant Josh Elander as the Volunteers' new baseball coach Saturday.

Vitello's departure for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball was announced Wednesday. Athletic director Danny White said Elander emerged from the start of a national search as the “undeniable" pick. ×

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