Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; College Baseball; College Softball . Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 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. 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. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. 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. 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). 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. 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. With 20 commits in the incoming freshman class, some are likely to be lost to the draft, but those who join Dutkanych on campus could make an impact right away. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 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. Some of the draft-eligible players will likely come for another year as well. 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. 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. 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. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. 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 . RHP, Sophomore Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. He can be reached at
[email protected]. 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. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. You can reach him at
[email protected]. Vanderbilt will also host midweek matchups against Western Kentucky (April 4), North Alabama (April 11), Indiana State (April 18), Georgia State (May 2) and Middle Tennessee State (May 16), while facing in-state foes Belmont (March 14) and Lipscomb (March 21) in neutral-site contests at First Horizon Park. The Commodores played their home games at Hawkins Field.Coach Tim Corbin led the Commodores in his 19th season with the program, reaching the 2021 College World Series finals, finishing . You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 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. 0:05. Before the. 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. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. But right field is Joness position to lose. The lefty was the No. IF, Sophomore Bradfield Jr. is the fastest player on the team, but in situations where he may be off the field, Corbin very well may look to put in McKenzie. 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. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. Aces of old, have moved on. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider.
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. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. 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. LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. Roster; Games . Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. 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. 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. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. 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. 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. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . 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. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. Powered by WMT Digital. Freshman . He was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the 2021 Freshman All-SEC team. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. OF, Senior But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. IF, Junior Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 2013-2. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. 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. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. Vanderbilt baseball returned to Hawkins Field on Tuesday for its first official practice of the fall season. Seven of those 11 inactive players have since entered the portal. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. last spring. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). If one or two of the three win on Saturday (Arkansas hosts Kentucky, Florida hosts LSU, and Mississippi State is at Vanderbilt), then this will get solved on head-to-head; but if all three win or all three lose, well, this gets solved on records vs. Texas A&M: Mississippi State went 1-0 (8-seed), Arkansas went 1-1 (9-seed), and Florida went 0-1 . 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. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. OF, Junior 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 . 2016. 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. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . IF, Freshman Keegan, who will move behind the plate in place of the departed, and Romero Jr., will give way to Kolwyck, who has provided utility reps all around the field throughout his four-year career. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. 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. All rights reserved. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 6-0/200. In his free time, he enjoys golfing. Ben Bowden. 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Junior OF Jason Delay 5. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. 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. 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. 2016 roster. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. You can reach him at
[email protected]. 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. 0:49. 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. 75 ABs). HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones Corbin has credited him with his patience, his defensive improvement and his ability to always play the game at a fast pace. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. The third annual tournament is scheduled for Feb. 1719 and features six of the nations top programs. 2023 www.tennessean.com. The junior was arguably Vanderbilts most consistent arm outside of Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter last season, appearing in 28 games and registering a 2.31 ERA. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. C, Junior Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . Full Schedule Announced. Baseball; Football; Basketball . Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 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. Check out the detailed 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com . Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. 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 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. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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). Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. Holton and Futrell seem like good bets for rotation spots. Imagine that. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. throughout the year. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt.
Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. 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. Name Pos. Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. The lefty was the No. 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. 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 . Last school; Joey Abraham. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. 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. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. [emailprotected]
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. 22. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. 7 Oklahoma State. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. 2019 Record: 59-12. 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. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. . Contact her at
[email protected] or on Twitter @aria_gerson. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 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. 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). The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 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. In his last two years with the Duke Blue Devils, the Harvard-Westlake High School grad slashed .314 with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs in addition to recording 19 stolen bases. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. 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. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball.