All rights reserved. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. While players doenter the portal in the fall, the majority of those not currently in the portal who are not draft-eligible will be on the team next season. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? So we will slot in Javier Vaz, the transfer from LSU Eunice Junior College who became a fan-favorite last summer during the College World Series. Here is the schedule for the championship series . Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. He was excellent last year in 15 starts, finishing 8-4 with a 3.14 earned-run average (ERA), an impressive strikeout rate of 10.9 per nine innings and kept the walks down to just 3.2 per nine. Hes a national award winner in the Greatest Save PSA Contest for his film, Domino, and released his first short film, Park Bench, Lindsey Jorda (23) is double majoring in neuroscience and psychology in the College of Arts and Science. 2022 Record: 39-23. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Bradfield Jr. is the fastest player on the team, but in situations where he may be off the field, Corbin very well may look to put in McKenzie. The shortstop from California had a remarkable senior year at Orange Lutheran in Long Beach, California, where he had a .375 batting average, 26 RBIs and helped his team achieve their most successful season in school history. Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. One College World Series team shows how, SUMMER BALL LIST:Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, TRANSFER TRACKER:Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. Powered by WMT Digital. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 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). (KLKN) - Nebraska secured its first top-10 win in four years after upsetting No. LHP. Last season, while still a limited sample size, Hewett had an On-base Percentage (OBP) of .427 and an On-Base + Slugging (OPS) of .931. 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. The Commodores will also host league foes Georgia (March 31-April 2), South Carolina (April 14-16), Kentucky (April 28-30) and Arkansas (May 19-21). Vanderbilt Baseball. IF, Sophomore Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 2021 Record: 49-18. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. 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. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. Kevin Ziomek. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. 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. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 75 ABs). , is the definition of a utility man. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 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. However, like many of the VandyBoys, LaNeve slumped in the College World Series, bringing into question whether his run down the stretch was a fluke. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. 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. When hes off, its a way different story. No. Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. Announce Sports dropdown. Head coach Mark Kingston's bunch outlasted North Carolina A&T (3-5) squad 11-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Founders Park to remain as one of just . Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . Bobby interned at CNN Sports this past summer where he assisted in producing studio shows, writing anchor scripts and creating fullscreen graphics. Connor Campbell ('25) is a Human and Organizational Development and Film major from Staten Island, New York. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Junior IF . Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. Berkwich, a talented sophomore, made 10 appearances last season, totaling 14 2/3 innings, but most impressive were his 19 strikeouts to just three walks. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. 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. LHP, Freshman 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. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? Any of the three could also be lockdown relievers. 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. 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. Ben Bowden. But right field is Joness position to lose. 0:49. The juniors mark of 14.0 AB/HR was the best on the team, and his sizzling .909 OPS was third behind Keegan and Isaiah Thomas (min. 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. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. This year, he is expected to move into the closer role and should shine, with a fast ball in the low-90s and a devastating curveball that peaks around 75 mph. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. Hes already shown that he can flourish in any role hes put in and with the increased role of the shortstop position, Im confident Diaz will see great success. Diaz may not see much action this season, but he will learn an exceptional amount as a backup player for a soon-to-be MLB player and could move around the infield to other positions this season as well. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. UTL, Senior February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. But right field is Joness position to lose. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. The transfers of Carter Young and Gavin Casas, as well as longtime starters Tate Kolwyck and Parker Noland being draft-eligible, has left this area dangerously thin. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. [emailprotected] So we will slot in Javier Vaz, the transfer from LSU Eunice Junior College who became a fan-favorite last summer during the College World Series. IF, Freshman Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. In his free time, he enjoys golfing. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. 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. 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DATE DAY MATCHUP RESULT/TIME GAME INFO; Feb 19: Fri: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 20: Sat: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 21: Sun: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 22: Mon: Wright State: W 14-1: SEC NETWORK + Feb 22: Mon: Wright State: W 1-0 . Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. He can spray the ball all over the field, hit with powerhe was second on the team last season with 15 home runsand finds his way onto the bases nearly half the time (.427 OBP last season). His power, among his other traits, is what makes Schreck stand out as someone who could be a key contributor to this years Vandy Boys lineup. 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. However, like many of the VandyBoys, LaNeve slumped in the College World Series, bringing into question whether his run down the stretch was a fluke. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. IF, Senior Matthew Polk 1. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. Bobby is also the Sports Director for VandyRadio, co-host of Kent and Coad, a weekly sports talk show on VandyRadio and the host of VU Sports Wired, a Vanderbilt Video Productions and Hustler Sports Television show. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. RHP, Freshman 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. Jams that Ive seen him get out of before, but jams nonetheless. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. The junior was arguably Vanderbilts most consistent arm outside of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter last season, appearing in 28 games and registering a 2.31 ERA. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. He figures to be a spark plug at the bottom of the Commodore batting order and also will likely slot into left field at some point too, where he showed last year that he can excel. OF, Sophomore Other eligible players who could be selected in the MLB Draft include relief pitchers Jack Anderson, Nick Maldonado, Thomas Schultz, Sam Hliboki and Grayson Moore; infielder Parker Noland; outfielders Javier Vaz, TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeveand catcher Jack Bulger. The sophomore from California wasnt a day-one starter but found his way onto the field as a consistent third baseman, a position he shined in. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 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. Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. LHP. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. The departures of Dominic Keegan, Spencer Jones, Tate Kolwyck, and Carter Young leave the Commodores without four of their top five home run hitters from last season and winning games is a whole lot harder when you dont leave the ballpark. 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. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Vanderbilt Baseball. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. 2016. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. 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. They are two of only five returning pitchers who threw 40-plus innings last season and two of only four pitchers who started games last year. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. R/R. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 2022s . Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 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 brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Holton, however, is one of Vanderbilts most prized freshmen and adds a dimension that the VandyBoys have not had in a number of years: a potentially dominant southpaw. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. 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. Hewett should hope to get some experience and knowledge playing behind two impressive veterans, but he likely wont see the field too much more than his freshman campaign when he logged seven at-bats and 15 overall appearances. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. 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). TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. 17 UCLA. 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. 22. C, Junior Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . On Wednesday, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 conference schedule. 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. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. The anchors of Vanderbilt's 2023 team will be center fielder Enrique Bradfield Jr., already a two-time All-American, and freshmen All-American starting pitchers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. The lefty was the No. 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. 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. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 5 (0.6126) SOS. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. 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. 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. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. . Here's the roster outlook for the 2023 season: ROCKER UPDATE:Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report, SUMMER BALL:Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball. 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. He figures to be a spark plug at the bottom of the Commodore batting order and also will likely slot into left field at some point too, where he showed last year that. 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 .

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