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If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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. 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. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. Aces of old, have moved on. Real Madrid and Barcelona Face Off in First Leg of Copa Del Rey 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. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 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. Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State: Preview, schedule for the 2021 Men's 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Huskers Sink No. 7 Commodores in Minneapolis - All Huskers Little Rock Central (Ark.) The 2022 Baseball Schedule for the Vanderbilt Commodores with line and box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. All rights reserved. Vanderbilt University is a top school for some of the most talented aspiring collegiate baseball players in the country. 2020 Roster Position Players. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2020 - Roster 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. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. Vanderbilt Baseball Insights Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 0:36. 75 ABs). Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. 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. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. The lefty was the No. 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. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. 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. Head coach Tim Corbin acknowledged that [Vastine] is one of the best pure athletes on [the] team, and the feeling within the VandyBoys locker room is that the sophomore is ready to make a jump. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. Vandy will return home for a pair of midweeks against Tennessee Tech (March 7) and Evansville (March 8) prior to hosting Loyola Marymount on March 10-12 for its final weekend series before conference play. 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. 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. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. throughout the year. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . With two seasons as a Commodore under his belt, McKenzie may see more time in a reserve-level role in center field or a corner outfield position in 2022. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 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). I was fortunate enough to be in the press box for the, against Missouri, including his first collegiate home run and a back pick at third that got the attention of. 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. 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. Head coach Mark Kingston's bunch outlasted North Carolina A&T (3-5) squad 11-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Founders Park to remain as one of just . His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. 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. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). 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. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against Indiana State last season, setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. 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. 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. RHP, Graduate He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. 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. The VandyBoys are Back: Full 2022 Roster Preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. 0:05. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . 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. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. 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. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. You can reach him at [email protected]. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. 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. 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. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. South Carolina baseball vs. NC A&T baseball score, stats | The State 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. 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. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. 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. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 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. 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 . . 0:05. 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. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. 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. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . 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. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. UTL, Sophomore Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. 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. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones Husker baseball upsets Vanderbilt in first game of Cambria College Classic He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. LHP. 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. 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. Aria Gerson. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Roster; Games . If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. 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. C, Freshman Any of the three could also be lockdown relievers. 2022 Roster Position Players. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. 2021 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team - Wikipedia Vanderbilt baseball returned to Hawkins Field on Tuesday for its first official practice of the fall season. LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. 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. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . 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 Draft last spring. Weve slotted freshman Andrew Dutkanych IV here as the midweek starter, but I certainly wouldnt be surprised to see him get a few Sunday starts later on, especially given how open that competition is this year. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University , 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. 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. RHP, Freshman IF, Sophomore Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. UCLA Heads East for Top-15 Series at Vanderbilt - UCLA 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. 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. . The South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. UTL, Freshman If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. RHP, Senior LHP. Name Pos. 7 Oklahoma State. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. . Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. But right field is Joness position to lose. 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. OF, 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. 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). 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. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. And valuable upperclassmen such as, But life goes on for Corbin and the VandyBoys, and in place of the losses, the Commodore skipper has added plenty of underclassmen talent and has high hopes for a number of experienced Commodores. 0:49. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. 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. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. They will welcome all corrections to their data. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. 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. He can be reached at [email protected]. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) Baseball Players Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule Scores & Stats | WarrenNolan.com Nashville Tennessean. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 2023 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List - SEC Football, Basketball and Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. OF, Freshman You can reach him at [email protected]. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. NO. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. , is the definition of a utility man. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. C, Junior Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 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 Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. UTL, Freshman 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. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vanderbilt will host 32 games at Hawkins Field and play 55 contests, highlighting the complete 2023 schedule unveiled by head coach Tim Corbin. . Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster - SEC Baseball News and Analysis Vanderbilt Baseball - 2014 - Roster 2023 www.tennessean.com. Holton and Futrell seem like good bets for rotation spots. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 2023 www.tennessean.com. Baseball Roster - Vanderbilt Commodores 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. 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. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. 2023 Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit list - SEC Football, Basketball and 17 UCLA. 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. 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. Last school; Joey Abraham. When hes off, its a way different story. #4 Vanderbilt vs Georgia Tech (MUST WATCH, AMAZING GAME - YouTube 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. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer.