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 . 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. They will welcome all corrections to their data. 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. 17 UCLA. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. LHP, Sophomore Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. 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 ever don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . Javier Vaz 2. last spring. 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. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Aces of old, have moved on. 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. Nashville Tennessean. 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. Junior IF . 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. 2021 Record: 49-18. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Vanderbilt opens SEC play at home for the third year in a row, as the squad welcomes Ole Miss to Hawkins Field from March 17-29. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. 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. In 2023, rosters will be going back to 35 with a caveat: a team can have up to 40 players if the five extra players lost their 2020 season. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Schultz was one of the pleasant surprises on last years Vandy Boys team when, after appearing in just 18 games over his first two seasons, he took over as the teams primary closer, posting a 2.88 ERA with a 3.3 K/BB ratio. IF, Junior LHP, Sophomore He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. 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. Freshman Sophomore OF . The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. 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. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. . UTL, Senior Little Rock Central (Ark.) Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University , 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. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. IF, Freshman RHP. 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? LINCOLN, Neb. Freshman UTL . Beyond just the experience and consistency, Bulger posted a very solid .269 batting average last season to go along with 57 hits and 25 RBIs. back in October. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. Corbin has credited him with his patience, his defensive improvement and his ability to always play the game at a fast pace. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. 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. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Corbin has said that he could play a number of different positions moving forward, but first base is where he could land sooner rather than later. Vanderbilt Baseball. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. Tyler Campbell 2. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. 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. 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. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. Baseball; Football; Basketball . To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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 . 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. Keegan, who will move behind the plate in place of the departed Rodriguez and Romero Jr., will give way to Kolwyck, who has provided utility reps all around the field throughout his four-year career. 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. The lefty was the No. That comfortability, I believe, will cause an increase in his fielding percentagewhich already sits at an incredible .930as well as the other aspects of his game. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. 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 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). Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. LHP, Freshman (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. But right field is Joness position to lose. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. UTL, Freshman The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Corbin said as late as this past Friday that he and pitching coach Scott Brown still had discussions to have regarding Vanderbilts starting location. 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. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 2021 Roster Position Players. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. Feb 5, Vanderbilt (12-10) Win vs. Louisiana State, 75-66; 23. 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. 22. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. NO. . 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. 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 biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. 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 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. 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). While . 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. 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. 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. 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. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. 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. 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? Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. 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. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. Roster; Games . He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. 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. Among the transfer losses in the outfield were two-year starter Isaiah Thomas, reserve outfielder Kenny Mallory and redshirt freshman Christian Smith. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. 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. this offseason. Junior OF Jason Delay 5. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. 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. 0:05. 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. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 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Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 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. 0:36. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. 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. 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). HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin 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. Name Pos. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. IF, Sophomore 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. No. 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, Freshman Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . 75 ABs). Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. He can be reached at
[email protected]. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis 2022 Record: 39-23. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. share. 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. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. 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. Contact her at
[email protected] or on Twitter @aria_gerson. SEC Baseball Highlights: Vanderbilt 3, Ole Miss 1; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: LSU at Vanderbilt; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Vanderbilt at Arkansas; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Vanderbilt at Georgia; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Texas A&M at Vanderbilt; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction . 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. 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? He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. IF, Senior 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. 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. 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. OF/RHP, Freshman Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. 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.
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