Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. All rights reserved. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. 2016. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. 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 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. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. 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). After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping No. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). LHP, Junior 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. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. Vanderbilt Baseball. The Florida native accumulated a 9-3 record as a freshman and finished his season by tossing six shutout innings in Vanderbilts lone regional final win over Oregon State. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. As a freshman, Espinal saw only six games of action due to the extraordinary depth at catcher last season, but he might get some looks this year if Keegan moves to first base or takes on a designated hitter role at some point. McKenzie who is the younger brother of Cleveland Guardian pitcher Triston McKenzie was selected in the 39th round of the 2019 MLB Draft (St. Louis Cardinals) before enrolling at Vanderbilt. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. 0:49. Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. Nashville Tennessean. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. 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. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. UTL, Sophomore The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. 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. A 61 frame and springy swing allows the Florida native to uncork his plus-power, which should translate to doubles and home run potential from the corner spot. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. 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. 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 freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. 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. 4 days ago. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. 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 patience at the plate. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Kavi enjoys running and competes vicariously through the Vanderbilt cross-country and track and field teams. 1992. 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. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. Corbin said as late as this past Friday that he and pitching coach Scott Brown still had discussions to have regarding Vanderbilts starting location. 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. 2019 Record: 59-12. 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. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. 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 . This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Before the season gets underway, The Hustler Sports Staff provides a detailed breakdown of Vanderbilts projected lineup and key reserves: In one of the most interesting preseason position battles, it seems that senior Tate Kolwyck will take over for Dominic Keegan at first base this season. 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. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. 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. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. back in October. 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. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. 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 sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. 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. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. OF, Senior 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. Powered by WMT Digital. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. You can reach him at francis.m.sheehy@vanderbilt.edu. OF, Sophomore 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. OF, Sophomore A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. 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). Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. 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. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. 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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. But right field is Joness position to lose. Sophomore OF . Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. 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. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. Junior IF . Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Vanderbilt Baseball. The 2022 Baseball Schedule for the Vanderbilt Commodores with line and box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. 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. 75 ABs). Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 2020 Roster Position Players. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. As such, the Vanderbilt Hustler has you covered with our projected lineup ahead of the opening weekend tournament: The expectation is for Jack Bulger to start the season at catcher. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. 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. 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. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Tyler Campbell 2. Little Rock Central (Ark.) He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. 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. RHP, Junior 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. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. The 2021 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team represented Vanderbilt University during the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball season.Vanderbilt competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. Vanderbilt University is a top school for some of the most talented aspiring collegiate baseball players in the country. IF, Freshman If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. 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. Ben Bowden. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. OF, Freshman 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. Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. Freshman UTL . Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Vanderbilt's relief corps took a heavy hit, as the majority of its bullpen arms in 2022 are either draft-eligible or in the portal. UTL, Sophomore The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones 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. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. 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). 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. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. 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. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . 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. this offseason. Last school; Joey Abraham. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. 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. 7 Vanderbilt battles back against Austin Peay to pick up sixth win of the season, 11-7, Three up, three down: VandyBoys beat the Bruins, Weekend Update: Vanderbilt wins two out of three against UCLA, No. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . 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. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. 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. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. RHP, Sophomore That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. The . Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. 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. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. The. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. 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. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 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. IF, Sophomore 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. LHP. Seven of those 11 inactive players have since entered the portal. 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. 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 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. 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. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. 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. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. Freshman C . His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20.
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