Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. 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. With the departure of steady relievers. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. 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. 2022 Record: 39-23. IF, Sophomore 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. 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. Outfielder Spencer Jones, first baseman Dominic Keegan and right-hander Chris McElvain are almost certainly gone. The . Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. 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. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs TCU live stream in season opener She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. Berkwich, a talented sophomore, made 10 appearances last season, totaling 14 2/3 innings, but most impressive were his 19 strikeouts to just three walks. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling two wrist injuries throughout the year. 2023 www.tennessean.com. LHP, Junior OF, Freshman He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. 0:36. 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. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. 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. C, Senior He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Aria Gerson. OF/RHP, Freshman Bulger is likely to start if he returns. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. 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. 2016. Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Name Pos. The 2022 Baseball Schedule for the Vanderbilt Commodores with line and box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. 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). Vanderbilt baseball ended its season with a loss to Oregon State in the final game of the Corvallis Regional.Afterward, players had three weeks to determine whether they want to stick around. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. 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. Freshman UTL . 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. Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. The No. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule - SEC Baseball News and Analysis 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. 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. Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; College Baseball; College Softball . 7 Oklahoma State. Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. 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. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. With the departure of steady relievers Luke Murphy and Hugh Fisher from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. The lefty was 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. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. 2021 Record: 49-18. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. 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. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. NFL combine: Jets, Raiders, Packers all stuck in Aaron Rodgers holding Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Little Rock Central (Ark.) 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. 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. 75 ABs). 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. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. But right field is Joness position to lose. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). 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. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. C, Junior UTL, Freshman NO. 0:05. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . In 2023, rosters will be going back to 35 with a caveat: a team can have up to 40 players if the five extra players lost their 2020 season. 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. throughout the year. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. LHP, Freshman Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. 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). Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. 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. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. RHP. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. 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. 2022-23 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster - College Basketball Players McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Powered by WMT Digital. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. back in October. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. 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. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Baseball; Football; Basketball . Powered by WMT Digital. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. 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. IF, Freshman 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. 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. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . 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. Powered by WMT Digital. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Vanderbilt University and its official representatives. Roster; Games . Vanderbilt Baseball. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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. . Junior IF . 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. Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Currently, Vanderbilt has 15 returning, non-draft eligible players, 19 commits and 15 draft-eligible players. 2019 Record: 59-12. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. 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. The scouting site describes him as having a strong and accurate throwing arm with solid athleticism in the field and the ability to hit to all fields at the plate. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. Vanderbilt Baseball Clubhouse - Latest Headlines, Standings, Schedule When hes off, its a way different story. The. 2022s . Peabody EDI Office responds to MSU shooting with email written using ChatGPT, SAE bids students affiliated with former DKE chapter after denouncing underground organizations, GUEST EDITORIAL: Vanderbilt Chose Not to Expel My Rapist, Bubble Watch? 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. Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later. OF, Senior 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. 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. 9 (0.5907) Non-Conference RPI. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. Here is the schedule for the championship series . . Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 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. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. DET. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. 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. 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. That leaves six contributors who are gone: bullpen arms Donye Evans, Brett Hansen and Greysen Carter, shortstop Carter Young, first baseman Gavin Casas and most notably, right-hander Christian Little, who transferred to LSU. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. 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. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. 22. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. 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. 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. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. 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. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2021 - Jack Leiter 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 . So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Corbin has said that he could play a number of different positions moving forward, but first base is where he could land sooner rather than later. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. Husker baseball upsets Vanderbilt in first game of Cambria College Classic 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. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. The Bruins took the first-ever meeting in the series, on Feb. 26, 2010 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Gerrit Cole out-dueled Sonny Gray in a 9-2 UCLA win. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; February 22: Wright State W, 1-0; February 24: Western Kentucky W, 12-1; . 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. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 2023 www.tennessean.com. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. RHP, Freshman Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 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. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 2022 Roster Position Players. 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. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 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 . 6-4/225. 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