Serrano informed the Tennessee baseball team of his decision Wednesday. He will continue to coach the team through the end of the regular season as well as any postseason tournaments for which the team may qualify. Assistant Coach Larry Simcox will then serve as interim coach during a national search for Serrano's replacement.
"On Monday evening, John and I had what I felt was a very honest and productive conversation about the Tennessee baseball program," Serrano said. "My decision to step aside at season's end is based off what I believe is in the best interest of our student-athletes and this program.