Holton and Futrell seem like good bets for rotation spots. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Name Pos. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. The 2021 Men's College World Series will end with two SEC teams squaring off, as Vanderbilt looks to defend its title against Mississippi State. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. back in October. 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. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. 7 Oklahoma State. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. 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. All rights reserved. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. 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). Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Though his game action has been infrequent to this point, McKenzie sports a .287 career batting average as well and figures to be a key veteran presence in 2023. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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. 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. Roster; Games . When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. 2013. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. 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. 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? Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. UTL, Sophomore OF, Junior Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. 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. Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 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. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. The freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. NO. 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. Here are all the former Vanderbilt baseball players on MLB Opening Day rosters. 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 . 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. 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. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. 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. Head Coach - Tim Corbin. 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. 2013-2. Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. He was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the 2021 Freshman All-SEC team. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. No. 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. 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. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Little Rock Central (Ark.) His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. [emailprotected] Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Freshman C . Bobby interned at CNN Sports this past summer where he assisted in producing studio shows, writing anchor scripts and creating fullscreen graphics. Connor Campbell ('25) is a Human and Organizational Development and Film major from Staten Island, New York. When not writing for The Hustler, Bowman can be found exploring Nashville, defending 2019 LSU football as the greatest college football team of all time and watching the New Orleans Saints choke in another playoff appearance. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis 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. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . 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. 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. Although Young had a batting average of .252 last season, he capitalized in clutch moments, such as scoring two of Vanderbilts four runs in the NCAA Super Regional game against East Carolina. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Schreck could be the solution to this problem, and if he can continue to showcase the bat skills that have made him stand out in many of the teams intrasquad scrimmages, he could find himself atop the team leaderboard in home runs by seasons end. . LHP, Sophomore Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports 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. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Vanderbilt Baseball. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. 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. last spring. Nashville Tennessean. 17 UCLA. 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. LHP, Freshman UTL, Senior Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 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. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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? Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 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But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. 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. 5 (0.6126) SOS. Among the transfer losses in the outfield were two-year starter Isaiah Thomas, reserve outfielder Kenny Mallory and redshirt freshman Christian Smith. 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. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Check out the detailed 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 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. 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. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. 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. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. 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. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. 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). The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 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. IF, Senior Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. 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. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. 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. RHP. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. . Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Berkwich, a talented sophomore, made 10 appearances last season, totaling 14 2/3 innings, but most impressive were his 19 strikeouts to just three walks. Junior OF Jason Delay 5. 2020 Roster Position Players. Javier Vaz 2. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. He can be reached at [emailprotected], 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? This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 2021 Record: 49-18. UTL, Freshman Imagine that. RHP. The. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. R/R. 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. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. 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. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. 75 ABs). 2022 Roster Position Players. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. Jams that Ive seen him get out of before, but jams nonetheless. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. 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. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 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. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Vanderbilt Baseball. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 2014 Roster Position Players. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. 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. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. 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. 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. 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. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. You can reach them at rachael.m.perrotta@vanderbilt.edu and chloe.a.postlewaite@vanderbilt.edu. LHP. 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. 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. IF, Freshman C, Junior Corbin said as late as this past Friday that he and pitching coach Scott Brown still had discussions to have regarding Vanderbilts starting location. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. 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. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. 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. 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. 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. Devin Futrell is the latest in that group and the now-sophomore is poised to build upon a sensational freshman campaign as the midweek starter by locking down the Saturday spot this year.
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