2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster - SEC Baseball News and Analysis 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 ever don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. LHP, Junior 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. UTL, 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. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Examining Vanderbilt baseball's 2023 roster: Who's gone, who's back 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. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. All rights reserved. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. 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? 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. 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. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. 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. 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 . 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. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. RHP, Sophomore He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. IF, Freshman 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. 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. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. Full Schedule Announced. Sophomore OF . 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. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. But right field is Joness position to lose. 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 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 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. 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? (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. . 2021 Roster Position Players. 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 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. 2023 Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler Husker baseball upsets Vanderbilt in first game of Cambria College Classic 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 . Holton and Futrell seem like good bets for rotation spots. 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. 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. Before the. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Powered by WMT Digital. 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. Diaz may not see much action this season, but he will learn an exceptional amount as a backup player for a soon-to-be MLB player and could move around the infield to other positions this season as well. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. 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 . He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilt Baseball Insights Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. 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 . Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. While the role of closer may be handed back to Nick Maldonado this spring, Schultz should still be one of the first names Tim Corbin turns to when the going gets tough. History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . 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. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. Vanderbilt Baseball. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. They will welcome all corrections to their data. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. UTL, Freshman IF, Freshman OF, Sophomore Jams that Ive seen him get out of before, but jams nonetheless. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. Vanderbilt baseball standout announces he is stepping away from the program LHP, Sophomore Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and 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. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Feb 5, Vanderbilt (12-10) Win vs. Louisiana State, 75-66; 23. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. throughout the year. Huskers Sink No. 7 Commodores in Minneapolis - All Huskers UTL, Sophomore Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. 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. Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. 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. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. 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). 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. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. IF, Junior Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 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 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. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. 2014 Roster Position Players. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . IF, Junior Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . Roster; Games . He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. Kavi enjoys running and competes vicariously through the Vanderbilt cross-country and track and field teams. Head Coach - Tim Corbin. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. 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. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. 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). 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. UTL, Sophomore 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). 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. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. 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. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. 2023 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List - SEC Football, Basketball and 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. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 0:36. Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. 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. , is the definition of a utility man. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. 2021 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team - Wikipedia share. Here are the former Vanderbilt baseball players on MLB rosters Vanderbilt center, leading scorer Liam Robbins out for season after leg Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule Scores & Stats | WarrenNolan.com . IF, Sophomore Name Pos. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. 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. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 0:05. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. . 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. Baseball Roster - Vanderbilt Commodores Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 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. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2014 - Roster UTL, Sophomore 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 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. But right field is Joness position to lose. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . Name Pos. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. 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. The. 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. OF, Freshman 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. Baseball - Vanderbilt University Athletics - Vanderbilt Commodores He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Seven of those 11 inactive players have since entered the portal. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. RHP, Freshman Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping No. [emailprotected] Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 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. The transfers of Carter Young and Gavin Casas, as well as longtime starters Tate Kolwyck and Parker Noland being draft-eligible, has left this area dangerously thin. 1992. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. The Commodores are set to play exhibitions against Arizona State and Samford, plus a Black and Gold intrasquad game, as they look to . Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 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. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. Its possible he is playing things close to the chest; its equally possible that he truly doesnt know who will take the hill next weekend against Oklahoma State. Imagine that. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) Baseball Players He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 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. 7 Oklahoma State. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. 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. Previewing fall roster for Vanderbilt baseball 2023 season 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 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. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. 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. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. 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. 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. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule - SEC Baseball News and Analysis 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. The Bruins took the first-ever meeting in the series, on Feb. 26, 2010 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Gerrit Cole out-dueled Sonny Gray in a 9-2 UCLA win. over Stanford. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. 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 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. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. Tyler Campbell 2. September 14, 2022. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. RHP. For Vanderbilt's two freshman phenoms, success is a family affair Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). 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. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. Here's the roster outlook for the 2023 season: ROCKER UPDATE: Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report SUMMER BALL: Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball Starting pitching. Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; College Baseball; College Softball . 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. Ben Bowden. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. 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. 2020 Roster Position Players. LINCOLN, Neb. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. 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. 9 (0.5907) Non-Conference RPI. 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.
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