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. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. [emailprotected] 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. 2021 Roster Position Players. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. 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. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. DET. 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. They will welcome all corrections to their data. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. 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. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. 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. 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. 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. LHP. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. UTL, Freshman Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis 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. With the departure of steady relievers Luke Murphy and Hugh Fisher from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. Anderson, Vaz, Noland,Bulger, LaNeve and McKenzie are other draft-eligible players who are unlikely to be picked in the first 10 rounds and could opt for another year at Vanderbilt. 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? The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. 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 Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Baseball; Football; Basketball . He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. 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 biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. But Vanderbilt's unique position as the lone private school in a power baseball conference, allows them to utilize their institutional resources within the NCAA's 11.7 scholarships limit to . Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. C, Junior His 2-3 record is a slight dip from the 4-2 record he posted in his freshman year, despite his ERA remaining relatively the same. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Ben Bowden. 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. L/L. No. 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. 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. This year, he is expected to move into the closer role and should shine, with a fast ball in the low-90s and a devastating curveball that peaks around 75 mph. Poteet is an interesting case. Luke loves all things sports so when he's not writing for the Hustler he's probably out either playing for a club or intramural team or watching a game. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. 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. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. 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. 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. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . IF, Freshman You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. 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. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports over Stanford. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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. , is the definition of a utility man. So. If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. 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. 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. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. this offseason. Sophomore OF . OF/RHP, Freshman 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. 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. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. 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. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. 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. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. 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. 7 Oklahoma State. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. 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. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. LHP. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. RHP, Freshman 2021 Record: 49-18. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. 2016 roster. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Junior Jack Bulger is draft-eligible but may return for another season; if he does not, the Commodores may need to look to the portal. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. 75 ABs). 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. Vanderbilt Baseball. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. 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. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . With the departure of steady relievers. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. 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. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Name Pos. 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). 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. UTL, Senior He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 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. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. 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. 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 deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. 10 Vanderbilt dominates against UAB with 13-1 win, Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener, Three up, three down: VandyBoys go 2-1 at College Baseball Showdown, PODCAST: Magic in the air for mens, womens basketball, plus the long-awaited return of baseball, VU Sports Wired, Feb. 17: Mens Basketball Continues Surge, VandyBoys 2023 Season Preview, Vanderbilt Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Honoring a Tradition of Excellence and Groundbreakers, VandyBoys series preview: A clash with the Big 12 in Arlington, PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode, Operation Omaha: Previewing Vanderbilt Baseballs 2023 schedule, The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University, Andy Carr, Former Assistant Sports Editor, 2023 | The Hustler is not operated by Vanderbilt University. 219. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. Aces of old, have moved on. 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. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. 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. . 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. 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. . 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 . 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. 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. RHP, Sophomore In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. UTL, Sophomore 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. 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). 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. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior.
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