Aidan Teel latest Wahoo to follow O’Connor

By Jerry Ratcliffe

Virginia outfielder Aidan Teel is the latest Cavalier to announce his transfer to Mississippi State, following former UVA coach Brian O’Connor to Starkville.

Teel, a third-team All-ACC player and one of the top players in the transfer portal, joined freshmen Tomas Valincius (pitcher) and Chone James (designated hitter) as former Wahoos to join O’Connor’s program, along with another former teammate in James Nunnallee. In addition, Valincius’ older brother, Vytas Valincius, who played at Illinois, also committed to Mississippi State.

A .317 hitter, Teel had seven home runs and 40 RBI this past season. He also scored 51 runs and started all 50 games for the Cavaliers.

The older Valincius will be a senior. He played outfield for the Fighting Illini.