Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 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. LHP, Freshman 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . 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. 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. UCLA Heads East for Top-15 Series at Vanderbilt - UCLA 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Roster and Stats 22. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. 0:05. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; College Baseball; College Softball . Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. RHP. 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. The South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. IF, Junior 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). 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. Among the transfer losses in the outfield were two-year starter Isaiah Thomas, reserve outfielder Kenny Mallory and redshirt freshman Christian Smith. LHP, Sophomore Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. 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. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. 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. 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. The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. 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. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Baseball Roster - Vanderbilt Commodores Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Full Schedule Announced. 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 . OF, Freshman The annual Battle of the Barrel against Louisville will be renewed on May 3, as the Commodores will face the Cardinals on the road on May 9. NFL combine: Jets, Raiders, Packers all stuck in Aaron Rodgers holding Weve slotted freshman Andrew Dutkanych IV here as the midweek starter, but I certainly wouldnt be surprised to see him get a few Sunday starts later on, especially given how open that competition is this year. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. C, Senior Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Its possible he is playing things close to the chest; its equally possible that he truly doesnt know who will take the hill next weekend against Oklahoma State. RHP. Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping No. 6-0/200. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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? Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . Announce Sports dropdown. The Commodores are set to play exhibitions against Arizona State and Samford, plus a Black and Gold intrasquad game, as they look to . The junior has a ton of experience under his belt with 108 career games played through his first two seasons. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. Imagine that. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. 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. 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. No. Vandy will return home for a pair of midweeks against Tennessee Tech (March 7) and Evansville (March 8) prior to hosting Loyola Marymount on March 10-12 for its final weekend series before conference play. 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. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. LHP, Junior UTL, Sophomore Here is the schedule for the championship series . 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. 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. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. Vanderbilt baseball ended its season with a loss to Oregon State in the final game of the Corvallis Regional.Afterward, players had three weeks to determine whether they want to stick around. . Vanderbilt Baseball. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against Indiana State last season, setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. Vanderbilt Baseball releases SEC schedule for 2023 season The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. 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). Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. The lefty was the No. UTL, Freshman When hes off, its a way different story. 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. 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. 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. OF, Sophomore When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. 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. 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. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. 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. Nashville Tennessean. The two could be large contributors in 2023. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. 2022-23 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster - College Basketball Players 2013-2. 2022s . The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. Name Pos. 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. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. 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. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Named last years SEC Freshman of the Year as well as an All-American and unanimous Freshman All-American, Bradfield Jr. will certainly get the starting nod this year as the Commodores center fielder. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. Junior McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. Examining Vanderbilt baseball's roster options after transfer portal Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. . 2023 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List - SEC Football, Basketball and He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. So. IF, Freshman 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). 2019 Record: 59-12. Vanderbilt Baseball. Baseball; Football; Basketball . 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. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. 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. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . That may even involve a touch more nuance designed to limit the load on Keegan, with Bulger slotting in at catcher and Keegan at DH when the VandyBoys face a southpaw. 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. , is the definition of a utility man. over Stanford. Jams that Ive seen him get out of before, but jams nonetheless. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster - SEC Baseball News and Analysis 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. Javier Vaz 2. Corbin said as late as this past Friday that he and pitching coach Scott Brown still had discussions to have regarding Vanderbilts starting location. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. Little Rock Central (Ark.) Powered by WMT Digital. 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). Head Coach - Tim Corbin. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. 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.
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. 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. 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. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Corbin has credited him with his patience, his defensive improvement and his ability to always play the game at a fast pace. 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). I was fortunate enough to be in the press box for the Davis Diaz breakout game against Missouri, including his first collegiate home run and a back pick at third that got the attention of Chris Rose and Jomboy Media, and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. Bulger is likely to start if he returns. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. 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. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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 junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. 7 Oklahoma State. OF/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. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Vanderbilt baseball: What we learned from first fall practice But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. . 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. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster - SEC Baseball News and Analysis You can reach him at[emailprotected], Sam Curtis (24) is majoring in human and organizational development and French and minoring in data science in Peabody College. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. UTL, Sophomore
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