Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. UTL, Freshman That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. LHP, Sophomore 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. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. 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. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. 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. Last school; Joey Abraham. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. 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. Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later. . HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin 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. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . 7 Oklahoma State. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; February 22: Wright State W, 1-0; February 24: Western Kentucky W, 12-1; . He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. 2014 Roster Position Players. The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. 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. 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. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. 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. 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. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 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. 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. Hewett should hope to get some experience and knowledge playing behind two impressive veterans, but he likely wont see the field too much more than his freshman campaign when he logged seven at-bats and 15 overall appearances. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. Powered by WMT Digital. 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. 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. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. throughout the year. 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. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. 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. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. 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. 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. Here is the schedule for the championship series . 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the 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. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. Full Schedule Announced. Beyond just the experience and consistency, Bulger posted a very solid .269 batting average last season to go along with 57 hits and 25 RBIs. 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. 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. OF/RHP, Freshman LINCOLN, Neb. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 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. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 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. While the 67 junior is certainly an intimidating presence at the plate, opponents will have to be wary of him on the basepaths as well, as he was 4-for-4 in stolen base attempts in 2021 in limited action. The 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. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. 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. , 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. 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. 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. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. NO. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. So. 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 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). Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). 2023 www.tennessean.com. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. 0:49. 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. When hes off, its a way different story. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. 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. 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Feb 5, Vanderbilt (12-10) Win vs. Louisiana State, 75-66; 23. IF, Senior 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. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. IF, Sophomore Aces of old, have moved on. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. 7 Oklahoma State. Vanderbilt Baseball. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. back in October. 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. 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. 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. R/R. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. Noland started all but one game last season, and proved to be a consistent force for the Commodore offense. Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. DET. RHP, Freshman February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . 5 (0.6126) SOS. 0:05. 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. 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. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. . 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. 2022s . Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. In his free time, he enjoys golfing. , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. IF, Freshman To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. 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). Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 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. 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Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. Named last years SEC Freshman of the Year as well as an, , Bradfield Jr. will certainly get the starting nod this year as the Commodores center fielder. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. The . C, Junior Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Vanderbilt baseball is slated to have another top pitching rotation in 2023 after relying largely on freshmen in 2022. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. 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. C, Senior Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. 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UTL, Senior If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 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. All rights reserved. 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. While it seems unlikely that Poteet will play as soon as this weekend, hell likely get more time down the line, and the future seems bright for the young catcher. 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. Ben Bowden. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. 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. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping No. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. OF, Freshman Freshman C . 2021 Roster Position Players. 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . 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. They will welcome all corrections to their data. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! 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. The annual Battle of the Barrel against Louisville will be renewed on May 3, as the Commodores will face the Cardinals on the road on May 9. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. He was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the 2021 Freshman All-SEC team. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 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. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. 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. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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 talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason All-American Team this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! 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. OF, Sophomore His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last 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. 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. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. 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. 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. 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. TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. After a successful weekend at the College Baseball Showdown in Texas, Vanderbilt baseball kicked off their home schedule with a loss against Central Arkansas on Tuesday. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. this offseason. UTL, Sophomore With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. 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. Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. Miguel Beristain. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. 88 in olive green each week. 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.