He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. throughout the year. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Tyler Campbell 2. 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 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. 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. 0:49. 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. On Wednesday, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 conference schedule. The Commodores are set to play exhibitions against Arizona State and Samford, plus a Black and Gold intrasquad game, as they look to . The transfers of Carter Young and Gavin Casas, as well as longtime starters Tate Kolwyck and Parker Noland being draft-eligible, has left this area dangerously thin. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . 0:05. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . 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. 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? The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports Staff provides an in-depth look into this year's roster before the Commodores kick off their 2021 season on Friday, Feb. 19 . don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. 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). 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. 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. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. RHP, Graduate OF, Sophomore UTL, Junior Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . Ben Bowden. 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. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. He was excellent last year in 15 starts, finishing 8-4 with a 3.14 earned-run average (ERA), an impressive strikeout rate of 10.9 per nine innings and kept the walks down to just 3.2 per nine. 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. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. R/R. While the 67 junior is certainly an intimidating presence at the plate, opponents will have to be wary of him on the basepaths as well, as he was 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts in 2021 in limited action. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. 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. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. Junior 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. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. 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 . While . The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. 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. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 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. . Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . UTL, Freshman Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 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. LHP, Sophomore Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Head coach Tim Corbin acknowledged that [Vastine] is one of the best pure athletes on [the] team, and the feeling within the VandyBoys locker room is that the sophomore is ready to make a jump. DET. LINCOLN, Neb. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, teams had an unlimited roster size in 2021 and a 40-man roster in 2022. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 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). Matthew Polk 1. Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . Stats; Season; Roster; Games . The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. 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. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. 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. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. The freshman from Pittsburg, California, has accomplished several feats, from winning three gold medals with the USA National Team to batting .406 during his senior season at Acalanes High School. 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. 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. 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. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. Name Pos. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Freshman Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. [emailprotected]
Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. 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. 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. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. 2013. That performance, along with his ability to work quickly and efficiently, earned him some consideration in MLB Mock Drafts but fortunately for Vanderbilt, that did not come to fruition. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin OF, Junior Little Rock Central (Ark.) Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. LHP, Junior The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. this offseason. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. Full Schedule Announced. 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. Named last years SEC Freshman of the Year as well as an, , Bradfield Jr. will certainly get the starting nod this year as the Commodores center fielder. 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). 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. 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. 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. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. 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). Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. 2016. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. 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 . . Powered by WMT Digital. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. While Maldonado will likely have offers to be drafted, his brother, Chris Maldonado, recently committed to Vanderbilt and he could choose to return to play with his brother. 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. 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. So. Others in play include juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen, sophomore Bryce Cunningham and incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych, who withdrew from the MLB Draft to attend Vanderbilt. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) 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. 2014 Roster Position Players. Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. Kevin Ziomek. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. 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UTL, Sophomore 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. 22. IF, Freshman 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. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Nashville Tennessean. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling two wrist injuries throughout the year. Vaz, on the other hand, provides speed and a better on-base percentage than LaNeve, which could be especially important against certain pitchers or weak defensive sides. They will welcome all corrections to their data. 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. Last school; Joey Abraham. 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. Seven of those 11 inactive players have since entered the portal. He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. Hewett should hope to get some experience and knowledge playing behind two impressive veterans, but he likely wont see the field too much more than his freshman campaign when he logged seven at-bats and 15 overall appearances. 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. Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, left, and Real Madrid's Nacho fight for the ball during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16 . Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. 2023 www.tennessean.com. . 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. His power, among his other traits, is what makes Schreck stand out as someone who could be a key contributor to this years Vandy Boys lineup. 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. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. You can reach him at lucas.f.rollfinke@vanderbilt.edu. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. The Vanderbilt Commodores will head to Arlington, Texas this weekend for the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field to kick off their 2023 season. UTL, Freshman 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. 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. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis 17 UCLA. LHP. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. 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 scouting site describes him as having a strong and accurate throwing arm with solid athleticism in the field and the ability to hit to all fields at the plate. It seems like Vaz might start at second base, but the senior should still get looks in left field, given his incredible speed and big-play ability out in the open. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. The third annual tournament is scheduled for Feb. 1719 and features six of the nations top programs. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. IF, Sophomore 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. 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. 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. IF, Junior 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. The stretch includes a weekend series against UCLA (Feb. 24-26) as well as midweek games against UAB (Feb. 22) and Austin Peay (Feb. 28). 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . When hes off, its a way different story. The two could be large contributors in 2023. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Vanderbilt University is a top school for some of the most talented aspiring collegiate baseball players in the country. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. As the lefty enters this season with a year of experience under his belt, the Commodores will likely lean on him more and expect more innings from him. LHP, Sophomore In his free time, he enjoys golfing. 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. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. 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. 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. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. Junior IF . 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. 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. 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. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. 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. Sophomore OF . Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. UTL, Senior 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. 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.