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. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Freshman UTL . 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? IF, Senior HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . 219. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Powered by WMT Digital. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. His power, among his other traits, is what makes Schreck stand out as someone who could be a key contributor to this years Vandy Boys lineup. 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. 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. 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 South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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. 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. #4 Vanderbilt vs Georgia Tech (MUST WATCH, AMAZING GAME - YouTube 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. The lefty was the No. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. UTL, Sophomore 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. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. The disappointing season-opening weekend is now well in the rearview mirror. HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. The 6-footer from Bowie, Maryland is the definition of consistency: In 2022, he started 57 of the 58 games he played. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. this offseason. 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. OF, Sophomore Kevin Ziomek. 5 (0.6126) SOS. Vanderbilt Baseball roster preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler . His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. That performance, along with his ability to work quickly and efficiently, earned him some consideration in MLB Mock Drafts but fortunately for Vanderbilt, that did not come to fruition. 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The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. Ben Bowden. Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule Scores & Stats | WarrenNolan.com If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 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. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. 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. Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. We picked Vanderbilt baseball's all-time starting nine 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. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. The Commodores begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. 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? After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. [emailprotected] You can reach him at francis.m.sheehy@vanderbilt.edu. Check out the detailed 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com 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. Noland started all but one game last season, and proved to be a consistent force for the Commodore offense. RHP, Graduate 2019 Record: 59-12. 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. Aria Gerson. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Imagine that. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2021 - Jack Leiter Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. 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. Last school; Joey Abraham. 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. RHP. 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. 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 was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. 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. Name Pos. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Vanderbilt baseball is slated to have another top pitching rotation in 2023 after relying largely on freshmen in 2022. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. 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. One College World Series team shows how, SUMMER BALL LIST:Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, TRANSFER TRACKER:Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 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. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. 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. 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. 2013-2. 2014 Roster Position Players. 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. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Before the. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. 17 UCLA. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. The stretch includes a weekend series against UCLA (Feb. 24-26) as well as midweek games against UAB (Feb. 22) and Austin Peay (Feb. 28). 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. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones 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. Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. 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 . 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. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. OF, Junior Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . In his free time, he enjoys golfing. UTL, Senior Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. 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. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. Baseball Roster - Vanderbilt Commodores He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Miguel Beristain. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. IF, Freshman The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 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 Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. But right field is Joness position to lose. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule - SEC Baseball News and Analysis 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. RHP. back in October. 2022s . 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 biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. Junior IF Will Cooper 23. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. 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. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Freshman He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. 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. But Vanderbilt's unique position as the lone private school in a power baseball conference, allows them to utilize their institutional resources within the NCAA's 11.7 scholarships limit to . The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Bulger is likely to start if he returns. Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; College Baseball; College Softball . Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) Baseball Players IF, Sophomore 75 ABs). 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. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. 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. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 2022 Record: 39-23. Tyler Campbell 2. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. 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 transfers of Carter Young and Gavin Casas, as well as longtime starters Tate Kolwyck and Parker Noland being draft-eligible, has left this area dangerously thin. 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. This year, he is expected to move into the closer role and should shine, with a fast ball in the low-90s and a devastating curveball that peaks around 75 mph. 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. 2013. Huskers Sink No. 7 Commodores in Minneapolis - All Huskers 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. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Vanderbilt Baseball Clubhouse - Latest Headlines, Standings, Schedule Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. LHP, Sophomore He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. 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. 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. 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. 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 . Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. Its possible he is playing things close to the chest; its equally possible that he truly doesnt know who will take the hill next weekend against Oklahoma State. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. Roster; Games . 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 junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. 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.