Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. Little Rock Central (Ark.) They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin 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. 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. 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 . The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. IF, Sophomore Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 7 Oklahoma State. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Freshman C . 6-0/200. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. 0:05. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 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. 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. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. The junior has a ton of experience under his belt with 108 career games played through his first two seasons. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. 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? Head Coach - Tim Corbin. He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. 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. 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. UTL, Freshman 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. Overall, both should be in the lineup with LaNeve in left field or the designated hitter position and Vaz either in left field or at second base. 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. Here is the schedule for the championship series . RHP, Senior . The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021 Black and Gold series, with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. Junior IF Will Cooper 23. UTL, Senior 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. LHP, Junior The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. 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. In previous years, Tate Kolwyck has gotten plenty of time at second base, but with Dominic Keegan moving behind the plate, Kolwyck has been taking reps at first most of the spring. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. 219. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. 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. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. 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. NO. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Other eligible players who could be selected in the MLB Draft include relief pitchers Jack Anderson, Nick Maldonado, Thomas Schultz, Sam Hliboki and Grayson Moore; infielder Parker Noland; outfielders Javier Vaz, TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeveand catcher Jack Bulger. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. Powered by WMT Digital. Keegan, who will move behind the plate in place of the departed Rodriguez and Romero Jr., will give way to Kolwyck, who has provided utility reps all around the field throughout his four-year career. The . . Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. IF, Freshman 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. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. RHP, Junior Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. Some of the draft-eligible players will likely come for another year as well. this offseason. 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. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. 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. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. 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. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. 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. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. RHP, Sophomore If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 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. 2016. TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. In previous years, Tate Kolwyck has gotten plenty of time at second base, but with Dominic Keegan moving behind the plate, Kolwyck has been taking reps at first most of the spring. UTL, Freshman But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. 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. 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. 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. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. 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 No. 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. L/L. Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. last spring. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). 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. 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. 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). He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 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 . 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. 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. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. RHP, Graduate Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. All rights reserved. Kevin Ziomek. LHP, Sophomore 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. 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 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. 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. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. 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. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. Poteet is an interesting case. IF, Sophomore RHP, Freshman Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 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. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 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. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. 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. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Last school; Joey Abraham. OF, Sophomore Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. Here are all the former Vanderbilt baseball players on MLB Opening Day rosters. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. 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. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 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. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. 2013-2. Among the transfer losses in the outfield were two-year starter Isaiah Thomas, reserve outfielder Kenny Mallory and redshirt freshman Christian Smith. 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. 4 days ago. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 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. 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. 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. 0:05. 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. 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 . 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. IF, Junior These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. Kavi enjoys running and competes vicariously through the Vanderbilt cross-country and track and field teams. C, Senior After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. LHP, Sophomore Hewett, a junior, appeared in 33 games last season and made 85 at-bats (ABs), an increase from his 15 games and 7 at-bats in his freshman campaign. Harrison Ray 2. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. Sophomore OF . Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. 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. 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. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Name Pos. No. Vanderbilt baseball returned to Hawkins Field on Tuesday for its first official practice of the fall season. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andy Carr ('22) was a student in the College of Arts and Science who studied economics with minors in business and computer science. 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. Vanderbilt University is a top school for some of the most talented aspiring collegiate baseball players in the country. LHP, Freshman While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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 . Aces of old, have moved on. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. 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. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Having said that, given the injuries we saw the VandyBoys endure last year, hell need to keep his glove warm and his bat at the ready just in case his name is called. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. 1992. . Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). 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. 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. 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. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. 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. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 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.
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