The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). High School Reunion Tournament, Vanderbilt admits 15.7% of early decision applicants, record low, VandyBoys Series Preview: Battling the Big Ten at the Cambria College Classic, No. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. LHP, Sophomore Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. 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. Vanderbilt will travel to Minneapolis to begin the month of March, competing in the Cambria College Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium the home of the Minnesota Vikings. McKenzie flashed power in his limited opportunities last season and followed up on that with a promising fall, positioning the senior to crack the starting lineup for the first time. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. UTL, Junior 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. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason All-American Team this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Some of the draft-eligible players will likely come for another year as well. With the departure of steady relievers. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . The two could be large contributors in 2023. Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. 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Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. All rights reserved. C, Freshman High School Reunion Tournament, Vanderbilt admits 15.7% of early decision applicants, record low, VandyBoys Series Preview: Battling the Big Ten at the Cambria College Classic, No. 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 Hustler reserves the right to remove comments that contain vulgarity, hate speech, personal attacks or that appear to be spam, commercial promotion or impersonation. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. 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. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. The 6-foot shortstop started 61 games last season and led the team with 16 home runs and had 52 RBIs, which was the second most for Vanderbilt. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. 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. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. 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. But right field is Joness position to lose. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. 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. But right field is Joness position to lose. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the Black and Gold Series back in October. Baseball; Football; Basketball . 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. Full Schedule Announced. Corbin has admired Berkwichs drive to attack the strike zone and not back away from anyone at the plate, no matter who it may be. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . 2019 Record: 59-12. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . RHP, Freshman 6-4/225. 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. 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. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 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Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. And valuable upperclassmen such as, But life goes on for Corbin and the VandyBoys, and in place of the losses, the Commodore skipper has added plenty of underclassmen talent and has high hopes for a number of experienced Commodores. 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. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. over Stanford. Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. 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. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. 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. He has been training as a starter this offseason and will likely get a chance to do so this year. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 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. The lefty was the No. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andy Carr ('22) was a student in the College of Arts and Science who studied economics with minors in business and computer science. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. Junior Jack Bulger is draft-eligible but may return for another season; if he does not, the Commodores may need to look to the portal. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. Tyler Campbell 2. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. One College World Series team shows how, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. C, Senior The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . 5 (0.6126) SOS. RHP, Senior He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. When not writing for The Hustler, Bowman can be found exploring Nashville, defending 2019 LSU football as the greatest college football team of all time and watching the New Orleans Saints choke in another playoff appearance. 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 biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. 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. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021 Black and Gold series, with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. Noland could return, but if he doesn't, Vanderbilt will have to look to the portal or turn to incoming freshmen like Sal Stewart, Chris Maldonado or RJ Austin. 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. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. The freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . 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. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. 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 does have a home run to his namea solo shot he hit in his most recent game against Florida International University, so if the sophomore gets a chance, its possible he cements a spot in the lineup going forward. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. 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. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. 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. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 6-0/200. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. Although Young had a batting average of .252 last season, he capitalized in clutch moments, such as scoring two of Vanderbilts four runs in the NCAA Super Regional game against East Carolina. IF, Sophomore Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. Freshman C . 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 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). Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. 0:49. 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. If Corbin feels keeping Maldonado in the bullpen is important, expect senior Thomas Schultz or freshman Carter Holton to step into a weekend starter role. 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. 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. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. . 88 in olive green each week. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. Noland started all but one game last season, and proved to be a consistent force for the Commodore offense. LHP, Sophomore 0:36. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. 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. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. The South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. 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. The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. Whether he was batting eighth or batting second, he found a way to impact the team on the offensive end, a quality that all great players want to have. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. 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. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. While it seems unlikely that Poteet will play as soon as this weekend, hell likely get more time down the line, and the future seems bright for the young catcher. But life goes on for Corbin and the VandyBoys, and in place of the losses, the Commodore skipper has added plenty of underclassmen talent and has high hopes for a number of experienced Commodores. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. . 75 ABs). 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. 2022s . After three years spent paying his dues behind a slew of great outfielders, TJ McKenzie is finally ready for his shot to nail down a corner outfield spot for the VandyBoys in 2023. NO. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Powered by WMT Digital. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. IF, Freshman Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 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. 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. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Name Pos. While . Nashville Tennessean. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. You can reach them at rachael.m.perrotta@vanderbilt.edu and chloe.a.postlewaite@vanderbilt.edu. After a successful weekend at the College Baseball Showdown in Texas, Vanderbilt baseball kicked off their home schedule with a loss against Central Arkansas on Tuesday. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. That leaves six contributors who are gone: bullpen arms Donye Evans, Brett Hansen and Greysen Carter, shortstop Carter Young, first baseman Gavin Casas and most notably, right-hander Christian Little, who transferred to LSU. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. 10 Vanderbilt dominates against UAB with 13-1 win, Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener, Three up, three down: VandyBoys go 2-1 at College Baseball Showdown, PODCAST: Magic in the air for mens, womens basketball, plus the long-awaited return of baseball, VU Sports Wired, Feb. 17: Mens Basketball Continues Surge, VandyBoys 2023 Season Preview, Vanderbilt Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Honoring a Tradition of Excellence and Groundbreakers, VandyBoys series preview: A clash with the Big 12 in Arlington, PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode, Operation Omaha: Previewing Vanderbilt Baseballs 2023 schedule, The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University, Andy Carr, Former Assistant Sports Editor, 2023 | The Hustler is not operated by Vanderbilt University. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. Now he will bring his three-pitch mix, which features a powerful two-seam fastball and a devastating slider, back to Nashville to don the black and gold for one more season. 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 . To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. 7 Oklahoma State. 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. RHP, Freshman Junior OF Jason Delay 5. Keegan returns to Vanderbilt for a fourth year on West End after being taken by the New York Yankees with the 573rd pick in the MLB Draft last spring. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 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 Starting pitching. 2021 Record: 49-18. R/R. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. The disappointing season-opening weekend is now well in the rearview mirror. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 2022 Record: 39-23. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. OF, Sophomore While the role of closer may be handed back to Nick Maldonado this spring, Schultz should still be one of the first names Tim Corbin turns to when the going gets tough. Poteet is an interesting case. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Before the. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. 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. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. 22. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. Freshman UTL . Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the Commodores begin their spring slate with their first appearance in the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Fieldhome of the Texas Rangers.
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