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Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. 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). (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. C, Junior 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. 2016. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. The . Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. R/R. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. 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The freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. 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. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. 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. 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. OF, Junior Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Although the junior only appeared in four games last season, he has been used at times as a pinch runner because of his speed. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 17 UCLA. 4 days ago. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Last school; Joey Abraham. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. A bottleneck has developed in the veteran quarterback market, as two needy teams the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders appear to be in low gear as they await word on Rodgers. IF, Senior 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. 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. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. Holton and Futrell seem like good bets for rotation spots. . The lefty was the No. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . Last season, while still a limited sample size, Hewett had an On-base Percentage (OBP) of .427 and an On-Base + Slugging (OPS) of .931. 75 ABs). History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. 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. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. 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 hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. 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. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . 2023 www.tennessean.com. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. 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. 6-4/225. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 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. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. The SEC road slate includes trips to Mississippi State (March 24-26), Missouri (April 6-8), Tennessee (April 21-23), Alabama (May 5-7) and Florida (May 12-14). 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. 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. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. 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. 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 Baseball. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 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. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. Name Pos. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. No. 2021 Record: 49-18. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. 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. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. 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. Having said that, given the injuries we saw the VandyBoys endure last year, hell need to keep his glove warm and his bat at the ready just in case his name is called. 2023 www.tennessean.com. 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. 2022s . Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. 0:05. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. The two could be large contributors in 2023. , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. 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. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. 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. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Harrison Ray 2. 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 . He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . 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. 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 baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. 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. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. 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? 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. 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. He was excellent last year in 15 starts, finishing 8-4 with a 3.14 earned-run average (ERA), an impressive strikeout rate of 10.9 per nine innings and kept the walks down to just 3.2 per nine. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. 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. 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. Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . 219. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. 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. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. last spring. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). . , is the definition of a utility man. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. 2013. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. The Commodores played their home games at Hawkins Field.Coach Tim Corbin led the Commodores in his 19th season with the program, reaching the 2021 College World Series finals, finishing . 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. 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. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. 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. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. 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. Tyler Campbell 2. Sophomore OF . 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. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. As the lefty enters this season with a year of experience under his belt, the Commodores will likely lean on him more and expect more innings from him. 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. . Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. 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. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 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. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. UTL, Sophomore IF, Junior 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. IF, Freshman 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. On Wednesday, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 conference schedule. Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. Junior With the departure of steady relievers. throughout the year. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports

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