He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. The. 2016 roster. [emailprotected] 2013-2. They are two of only five returning pitchers who threw 40-plus innings last season and two of only four pitchers who started games last year. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. 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. 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. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. LHP. The 2021 Men's College World Series will end with two SEC teams squaring off, as Vanderbilt looks to defend its title against Mississippi State. 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. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. 6-4/225. 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's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. OF, Freshman The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. 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. 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. 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. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores 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. The disappointing season-opening weekend is now well in the rearview mirror. The 2022 Baseball Schedule for the Vanderbilt Commodores with line and box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. UTL, Sophomore Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. RHP, Freshman The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. 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. IF, Freshman Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! 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. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. 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. You can reach them at rachael.m.perrotta@vanderbilt.edu and chloe.a.postlewaite@vanderbilt.edu. 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. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . In his free time, he enjoys golfing. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). 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. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. 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. 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. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. 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. 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. , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. 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. 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). Powered by WMT Digital. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. The Commodores will also host league foes Georgia (March 31-April 2), South Carolina (April 14-16), Kentucky (April 28-30) and Arkansas (May 19-21). Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 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. DET. Aria Gerson. 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. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. 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 Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Bulger is likely to start if he returns. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website, student-athlete mental health and performance, prospective student-athlete questionnaire, NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, Mr. C and Spirit Squad Appearance Requests. Before the. 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. 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. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. The lefty was the No. Others in play include juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen, sophomore Bryce Cunningham and incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych, who withdrew from the MLB Draft to attend Vanderbilt. . Freshman C . 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. 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. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. 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. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) 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. L/L. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Kevin Ziomek. OF, Senior OF, Junior Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. 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. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Matthew Polk 1. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. While Maldonado will likely have offers to be drafted, his brother, Chris Maldonado, recently committed to Vanderbilt and he could choose to return to play with his brother. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. Some of the draft-eligible players will likely come for another year as well. 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 Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. While this year will require Holton to take another step up to become the Commodores Friday starter, he should be more than capable of continuing to progress. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. 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. 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 writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. 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. 2023 www.tennessean.com. 2022s . with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. 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 would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. The . IF, Junior Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. 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. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. 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. IF, Senior 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. 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. 2022 Roster Position Players. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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 . 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. Schultz was one of the pleasant surprises on last years Vandy Boys team when, after appearing in just 18 games over his first two seasons, he took over as the teams primary closer, posting a 2.88 ERA with a 3.3 K/BB ratio. The two could be large contributors in 2023. UTL, Sophomore Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. NO. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. 2016. Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. throughout the year. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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. Poteet is an interesting case. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. 219. If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. 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 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. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. 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. Kavi enjoys running and competes vicariously through the Vanderbilt cross-country and track and field teams. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. 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. 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. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. LHP. Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. 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. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 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 . 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. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. 22. 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. 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. Frankie Sheehy ('24) writes for The Hustler Sports section and is a student in the College of Arts and Science with a major in law, history and society. RHP, Freshman 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. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . 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. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. . IF, Sophomore 75 ABs). So. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. 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. OF, Freshman 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. 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. Noland could return, but if he doesn't, Vanderbilt will have to look to the portal or turn to incoming freshmen like Sal Stewart, Chris Maldonado or RJ Austin. 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. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. 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. 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. 1992. The Commodores are set to play exhibitions against Arizona State and Samford, plus a Black and Gold intrasquad game, as they look to . He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. 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. 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. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. Luke loves all things sports so when he's not writing for the Hustler he's probably out either playing for a club or intramural team or watching a game. . One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. C, Freshman Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. , is the definition of a utility man. over Stanford. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . RHP, Sophomore Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. Among the transfer losses in the outfield were two-year starter Isaiah Thomas, reserve outfielder Kenny Mallory and redshirt freshman Christian Smith. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. 2021 Roster Position Players. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable comeback victory over Stanford. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. 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. 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. 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.
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