If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 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. With the departure of steady relievers. But right field is Joness position to lose. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. The lefty was the No. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis 7 Oklahoma State. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. 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. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. 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. 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. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 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. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Announce Sports dropdown. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. 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. over Stanford. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. 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. 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. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. 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. 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. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. UTL, Sophomore For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 5 (0.6126) SOS. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. 6-4/225. 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. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. 2022s . 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. The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. share. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports 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). 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. 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. OF, Freshman Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. Little Rock Central (Ark.) . 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 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. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. 2013. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 2021 Record: 49-18. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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 led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. 88 in olive green each week. Powered by WMT Digital. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. The two could be large contributors in 2023. 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. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. 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? Any of the three could also be lockdown relievers. UTL, Freshman While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. OF, Senior 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. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. LHP, Sophomore 4 days ago. 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. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. 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 . 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). Junior OF Jason Delay 5. 219. OF, Sophomore History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 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. 0:36. LHP, Junior On Wednesday, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 conference schedule. 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. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. Feb 5, Vanderbilt (12-10) Win vs. Louisiana State, 75-66; 23. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. , 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. 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. 6-0/200. . 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. 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 . With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . 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 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. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. 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). 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. 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. 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. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; February 22: Wright State W, 1-0; February 24: Western Kentucky W, 12-1; . Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. Full Schedule Announced. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. RHP, Sophomore (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. 75 ABs). . 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. 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. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. Last school; Joey Abraham. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. 9 (0.5907) Non-Conference RPI. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. But right field is Joness position to lose. 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. 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 . C, Freshman The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. While . 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. 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 has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. 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. 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. 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. 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. Name Pos. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. The. RHP, Junior 2022 Roster Position Players. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. 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. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. OF/RHP, Freshman 17 UCLA. L/L. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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 pair are both draft-eligible, but after missingtime to Tommy John surgery (Hliboki last pitched in a game in April 2021 and Doolin in March 2020), they seem unlikely to be drafted. Before the. 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. 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. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Vanderbilt baseball ended its season with a loss to Oregon State in the final game of the Corvallis Regional.Afterward, players had three weeks to determine whether they want to stick around. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Ben Bowden. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. 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. district 135 calendar 2021 22, state funded sober living homes near lansing, mi, life size wooden coffin,