Here's an early look at how Vanderbilt's roster could shape up next year ahead of the MLB Draft starting July 17: Fifteen players have entered the transfer portal so far, but nineof them played in fewer than five games in 2022. The Vanderbilt Hustler welcomes and encourages readers to engage with content and express opinions through the comment sections on our website and social media platforms. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Vanderbilt Baseball. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Vaz, on the other hand, provides speed and a better on-base percentage than LaNeve, which could be especially important against certain pitchers or weak defensive sides. LHP, Sophomore The 2021 Men's College World Series will end with two SEC teams squaring off, as Vanderbilt looks to defend its title against Mississippi State. While . don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. OF, Freshman The scouting site describes him as having a strong and accurate throwing arm with solid athleticism in the field and the ability to hit to all fields at the plate. He gave the team an offensive spark in key moments and was truly a revelation for Corbin at the midseason mark with a playoff push coming. The Vanderbilt Commodores will head to Arlington, Texas this weekend for the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field to kick off their 2023 season. [emailprotected] Any of the three could also be lockdown relievers. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. OF, Junior UTL, Freshman Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. Wright, Commodores stun Kentucky to keep NCAA hopes alive, Chancellor Diermeier calls ChatGPT-crafted response to MSU shooting unfortunate, discusses AI in the classroom, Debrief with Diermeier: Campus expansions, ChatGPT, local politics and more, PODCAST: Does Vanderbilt have a path to NCAA tournament? His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. Through two college seasons, Bradfield Jr. has looked like what would happen if former 14-year MLB veteran Juan Pierre added plus-plus defense and a bit of juice in his bat to his game. The Knoxville native was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 31st round in 2019, but has elected to play for the Commodores since then. Vanderbilt will also host midweek matchups against Western Kentucky (April 4), North Alabama (April 11), Indiana State (April 18), Georgia State (May 2) and Middle Tennessee State (May 16), while facing in-state foes Belmont (March 14) and Lipscomb (March 21) in neutral-site contests at First Horizon Park. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. Coming off a phenomenal freshman season that earned him unanimous Freshman All-American honors, southpaw Carter Holton will be the ace of the VandyBoys 2023 rotation. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. Junior IF Will Cooper 23. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. McKenzie could get some looks in right field with center firmly occupied, but expect the bulk of the non-Jones reps to go to Mallory Jr. and Smith. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Hewett, a junior, appeared in 33 games last season and made 85 at-bats (ABs), an increase from his 15 games and 7 at-bats in his freshman campaign. Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. I was fortunate enough to be in the press box for the Davis Diaz breakout game against Missouri, including his first collegiate home run and a back pick at third that got the attention of Chris Rose and Jomboy Media, and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. Head Coach - Tim Corbin. The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff provides an in-depth look into this year's roster before the Commodores kick off their 2021 season on Friday, Feb. 19 . Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Polk will provide depth for the Commodores and will get a chance to see action a few times this season, where he will help Vanderbilt improve their on-base percentage. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. All rights reserved. He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. Little Rock Central (Ark.) Though his game action has been infrequent to this point, McKenzie sports a .287 career batting average as well and figures to be a key veteran presence in 2023. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. That mix includes a low-90s fastball that Futrell pinpoints on the corners of the strike zone and a sweeping curveball designed to miss bats. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. No. Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . With the departure of steady relievers. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. RHP, Junior Chris McElvain, the Friday starter for much of 2022, is likely to begin his professional career, and Christian Little, used as a spot-starter, transferred to LSU. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. Having said that, given the injuries we saw the VandyBoys endure last year, hell need to keep his glove warm and his bat at the ready just in case his name is called. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, left, and Real Madrid's Nacho fight for the ball during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16 . this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! On Wednesday, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 conference schedule. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. Luke loves all things sports so when he's not writing for the Hustler he's probably out either playing for a club or intramural team or watching a game. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. That mix includes a low-90s fastball that Futrell pinpoints on the corners of the strike zone and a sweeping curveball designed to miss bats. Last school; Joey Abraham. OF, Freshman Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. So. With two seasons as a Commodore under his belt, McKenzie may see more time in a reserve-level role in center field or a corner outfield position in 2022. Before the. Name Pos. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. Roster turnover is present each and every year in college baseball, but his 20th year on West End will mark a new challenge for head coach Tim Corbin. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. With the first pitch of the college baseball season less than a day away, heres what the Commodores lineup and rotation might look like against TCU and beyond. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Vanderbilt University and its official representatives. . Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . If you scrolled down to read about Enrique Bradfield Jr. first, I cant exactly blame you (but trust me, go back up and read about the rest of this offense). Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. this offseason. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. Reilly has been so close to solidifying the Sunday starter spot since he started with the program, but has never been given the conclusive nod. LHP. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. 51 can take them and if the first two seasons of his career are any indication, the skys the limit for Bradfield and the VandyBoys in 2023. With 20 commits in the incoming freshman class, some are likely to be lost to the draft, but those who join Dutkanych on campus could make an impact right away. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Sophomore OF . Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. In his last two years with the Duke Blue Devils, the Harvard-Westlake High School grad slashed .314 with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs in addition to recording 19 stolen bases. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website, student-athlete mental health and performance, prospective student-athlete questionnaire, NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, Mr. C and Spirit Squad Appearance Requests. Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. His 2-3 record is a slight dip from the 4-2 record he posted in his freshman year, despite his ERA remaining relatively the same. 2014 Roster Position Players. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . LINCOLN, Neb. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. As with all freshman thrust into a crucial role with a top-tier program, Maldonado will have his freshman moments but should inspire confidence in Commodore fans as the season progresses. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Though Keegan will likely remain behind the plate, he has spent time at first base and is a backup option there for the Commodores should the need arise. OF/RHP, Freshman 2023 www.tennessean.com. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are likely to lose their two best hitters. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. 0:36. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. RHP, Freshman 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The stretch includes a weekend series against UCLA (Feb. 24-26) as well as midweek games against UAB (Feb. 22) and Austin Peay (Feb. 28). LHP, Sophomore Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Vanderbilt will host 32 games at Hawkins Field and play 55 contests, highlighting the complete 2023 schedule unveiled by head coach Tim Corbin. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Here is the schedule for the championship series . UTL, Senior He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. IF, Freshman The Hustler reserves the right to remove comments that contain vulgarity, hate speech, personal attacks or that appear to be spam, commercial promotion or impersonation. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin You can reach them at rachael.m.perrotta@vanderbilt.edu and chloe.a.postlewaite@vanderbilt.edu. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. EBJ might swipe the program record for career stolen bases (96) over the weekend and is 12 triples away from tying the legendary Tony Kemps Vanderbilt record for three-baggers. For years, Tim Corbin has nurtured and developed freshmen pitchers in the midweek starter role who have gone on to become elite college arms (Mason Hickman, Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter just in the last few seasons) and even World Series winners (Walker Buehler comes to mind). The South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. In previous years, Tate Kolwyck has gotten plenty of time at second base, but with Dominic Keegan moving behind the plate, Kolwyck has been taking reps at first most of the spring. . September 14, 2022. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. A three-sport athlete in high school, Connors love of athletics and media motivated him to become a staff writer for the Hustlers Sports section. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. The Commodores do-it-all leadoff man was a consensus All-American in each of his first two collegiate campaigns and has stolen 93 bases and maintained a .326 batting average across his first 129 games as a VandyBoy. A bottleneck has developed in the veteran quarterback market, as two needy teams the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders appear to be in low gear as they await word on Rodgers. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. The SEC road slate includes trips to Mississippi State (March 24-26), Missouri (April 6-8), Tennessee (April 21-23), Alabama (May 5-7) and Florida (May 12-14). Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable comeback victory over Stanford. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Devin Futrell is the latest in that group and the now-sophomore is poised to build upon a sensational freshman campaign as the midweek starter by locking down the Saturday spot this year. Frankie Sheehy ('24) writes for The Hustler Sports section and is a student in the College of Arts and Science with a major in law, history and society. Here are all the former Vanderbilt baseball players on MLB Opening Day rosters. OF, Sophomore Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Junior Schreck could be the solution to this problem, and if he can continue to showcase the bat skills that have made him stand out in many of the teams intrasquad scrimmages, he could find himself atop the team leaderboard in home runs by seasons end. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. Powered by WMT Digital. . The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. RHP, Graduate Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. While the 67 junior is certainly an intimidating presence at the plate, opponents will have to be wary of him on the basepaths as well, as he was 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts in 2021 in limited action. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Harrison Ray 2. UTL, Freshman The pair are both draft-eligible, but after missingtime to Tommy John surgery (Hliboki last pitched in a game in April 2021 and Doolin in March 2020), they seem unlikely to be drafted. 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I was fortunate enough to be in the press box for the, against Missouri, including his first collegiate home run and a back pick at third that got the attention of. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. While this year will require Holton to take another step up to become the Commodores Friday starter, he should be more than capable of continuing to progress. The lefty was the No. Chris McElvain, the Friday starter for much of 2022, is likely to begin his professional career, and Christian Little, used as a spot-starter, transferred to LSU. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. 2019 Record: 59-12. The VandyBoys will start the campaign with a Friday matchup against TCU on Feb. 17 before facing off against Oklahoma State and Texas to round out the weekend. That may even involve a touch more nuance designed to limit the load on Keegan, with Bulger slotting in at catcher and Keegan at DH when the VandyBoys face a southpaw. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. If you scrolled down to read about Enrique Bradfield Jr. first, I cant exactly blame you (but trust me, go back up and read about the rest of this offense). He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. But Vanderbilt's unique position as the lone private school in a power baseball conference, allows them to utilize their institutional resources within the NCAA's 11.7 scholarships limit to . He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. L/L. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. UTL, Sophomore 0:49. Through two college seasons, Bradfield Jr. has looked like what would happen if former 14-year MLB veteran Juan Pierre added plus-plus defense and a bit of juice in his bat to his game. 51 can take them and if the first two seasons of his career are any indication, the skys the limit for Bradfield and the VandyBoys in 2023. RJ Schreck has some big shoes to fill out in the right field, but if his track record is any indication of what is to come, he should be up to the challenge. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. It seems the prolific junior is out of words to describe him, but Ill try to start with this: EBJ is one of the most talented players to. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Aces of old, have moved on. The annual Battle of the Barrel against Louisville will be renewed on May 3, as the Commodores will face the Cardinals on the road on May 9. Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. As such, the Vanderbilt Hustler has you covered with our projected lineup ahead of the opening weekend tournament: The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. Its possible reliever Chris McElvain also sees some time in Vanderbilts starting rotation, but dont be surprised if Schultz or Holton burst onto the scene. 2013. The Bruins took the first-ever meeting in the series, on Feb. 26, 2010 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Gerrit Cole out-dueled Sonny Gray in a 9-2 UCLA win. Though Keegan will likely remain behind the plate, he has spent time at first base and is a backup option there for the Commodores should the need arise. Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. Others in play include juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen, sophomore Bryce Cunningham and incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych, who withdrew from the MLB Draft to attend Vanderbilt. His greatest asset, however, is his stellar defense- hallmarked by a career .972 fielding percentage.Yet, the greatest impact Noland has on the VandyBoys is far greater than his on the field talents. Announce Sports dropdown. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. All rights reserved. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. Powered by WMT Digital. The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. Peabody EDI Office responds to MSU shooting with email written using ChatGPT, SAE bids students affiliated with former DKE chapter after denouncing underground organizations, GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt Chose Not to Expel My Rapist, Bubble Watch? LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. Roster turnover is present each and every year in college baseball, but his 20th year on West End will mark a new challenge for head coach Tim Corbin. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vanderbilt will host 32 games at Hawkins Field and play 55 contests, highlighting the complete 2023 schedule unveiled by head coach Tim Corbin. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. IF, Freshman He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg.
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