The Tennessee baseball team has entered a new era after the whirlwind departure of head coach Tony Vitello and the promotion of Josh Elander to lead the program. The San Francisco Giants manager spoke glowingly about his former colleague following his official introduction.

Elander replaces Tony Vitello and was introduced Monday as Tennessee’s head coach. He referenced a quote from eight-time national champion basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

Elander’s contract calls for a base compensation of $500,000 and a supplemental compensation of $500,000, resulting in Elander’s pay sitting at $1 million a year.

Josh Elander was introduced as the new Tennessee baseball coach following only a few days of searching for their replacement, after Tony Vitello accepted the Sa

Tennessee announced Saturday morning that associate head coach Josh Elander would be elevated to head coach, replacing Tony Vitello who is taking over as the manager for the San Francisco Giants. Current and former Vols were quick to show their reaction to the news.

ESPN analyst and former Tennessee baseball player Chris Burke gave his two cents on Tony Vitello's replacement. Would he do it?