Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University , The Vanderbilt Hustler welcomes and encourages readers to engage with content and express opinions through the comment sections on our website and social media platforms. 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. 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. share. Roster; Games . 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. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. Vanderbilt baseball is slated to have another top pitching rotation in 2023 after relying largely on freshmen in 2022. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. 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. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. 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. IF, Senior 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). Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. 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. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . One College World Series team shows how, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. LINCOLN, Neb. 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. Vaz, on the other hand, provides speed and a better on-base percentage than LaNeve, which could be especially important against certain pitchers or weak defensive sides. 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. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. 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. Kevin Ziomek. 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. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Head coach Tim Corbin acknowledged that [Vastine] is one of the best pure athletes on [the] team, and the feeling within the VandyBoys locker room is that the sophomore is ready to make a jump. 22. 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. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Baseball; Football; Basketball . The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 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. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. , and I was amazed by his skill and his mind. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 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. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. 2022 Record: 39-23. 219. 6-0/200. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports 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. 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. 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). 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. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Vanderbilt Baseball. Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. Keegan, who will move behind the plate in place of the departed Rodriguez and Romero Jr., will give way to Kolwyck, who has provided utility reps all around the field throughout his four-year career. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. Miguel Beristain. 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 Vanderbilt Hustler welcomes and encourages readers to engage with content and express opinions through the comment sections on our website and social media platforms. 2019 Record: 59-12. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. The lefty was the No. Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, left, and Real Madrid's Nacho fight for the ball during the final of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 16 . 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). OF/RHP, Freshman Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. 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. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 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. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. Tyler Campbell 2. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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 first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. 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. OF, Freshman Some of the draft-eligible players will likely come for another year as well. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. While . from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. LHP, Sophomore , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. C, Freshman 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. 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. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. 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. 2021 Record: 49-18. 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. 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 No. 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . Check out the detailed 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. 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. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. 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. 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. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. 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 . 2016. 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. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. Here's an early look at how Vanderbilt's roster could shape up next year ahead of the MLB Draft starting July 17: Fifteen players have entered the transfer portal so far, but nineof them played in fewer than five games in 2022. Poteet is an interesting case. 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. 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. RHP, Graduate 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. UTL, Sophomore The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. Bradfield Jr. is the fastest player on the team, but in situations where he may be off the field, Corbin very well may look to put in McKenzie. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. You can reach him at[emailprotected], Sam Curtis (24) is majoring in human and organizational development and French and minoring in data science in Peabody College. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. 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. That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. So. 2014 Roster Position Players. 2021 Roster Position Players. 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. 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. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. 7 Oklahoma State. That mix includes a low-90s fastball that Futrell pinpoints on the corners of the strike zone and a sweeping curveball designed to miss bats. Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . 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. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. 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. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. . After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. 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. 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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. 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.