He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. 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. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. 6-0/200. As such, the Vanderbilt Hustler has you covered with our projected lineup ahead of the opening weekend tournament: The expectation is for Jack Bulger to start the season at catcher. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. 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 will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. 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. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. The freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. 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. Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. 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. Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. 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. Little Rock Central (Ark.) 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. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. IF, Sophomore Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Kevin Ziomek. 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. 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. 2023 www.tennessean.com. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2021 - Jack Leiter 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. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. September 14, 2022. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. Powered by WMT Digital. 0:05. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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. OF, Junior LaNeve, a strong hitter and reliable defender, started games both as an outfielder and a designated hitter last season. 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 power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. 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. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. 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. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. 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. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 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. R/R. Here are all the former Vanderbilt baseball players on MLB Opening Day rosters. mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. 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. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. 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. Junior OF Jason Delay 5. IF, Freshman 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 Roster Position Players. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. OF, Sophomore RHP, Junior Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Junior IF Cooper Davis 3. 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. 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. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. Vanderbilt University is a top school for some of the most talented aspiring collegiate baseball players in the country. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2022 - Roster But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. 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. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. 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. History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Imagine that. 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. LHP, Freshman 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. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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. 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 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. Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule, Vanderbilt Baseball Scoreboard and This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. 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. 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. 2023 Vanderbilt - Roster - The Baseball Cube | Stats and Data 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. RHP, Freshman LHP. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. over Stanford. Vanderbilt will travel to Minneapolis to begin the month of March, competing in the Cambria College Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium the home of the Minnesota Vikings. 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Roster and Stats Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. Freshman The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 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 VandyBoys are Back: Full 2022 Roster Preview - The Vanderbilt Hustler 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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! The Series Against Vanderbilt UCLA and Vanderbilt have split the all-time series, 2-2, with all matchups taking place since 2010. He was recently chosen as USA Todays prediction for SEC Freshman of the Year, so expectations are certainly high. 2014 Roster Position Players. 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). 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 . Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) C, Senior Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. 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. OF, Senior He can be reached at bowman.b.talbot@vanderbilt.edu. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. The No. After having a year under his belt and more experience, his home run numbers should go up. The third annual tournament is scheduled for Feb. 1719 and features six of the nations top programs. 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 sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. HT WT Class City ST; 99: Jack Anderson: RHP: 6'5" . 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). He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 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. 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. . Redshirt freshman JD Rogers rounds out the unit. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. 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. 10 Vanderbilt dominates against UAB with 13-1 win, Vanderbilt falls to Central Arkansas 5-4 in home opener, Three up, three down: VandyBoys go 2-1 at College Baseball Showdown, PODCAST: Magic in the air for mens, womens basketball, plus the long-awaited return of baseball, VU Sports Wired, Feb. 17: Mens Basketball Continues Surge, VandyBoys 2023 Season Preview, Vanderbilt Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Honoring a Tradition of Excellence and Groundbreakers, VandyBoys series preview: A clash with the Big 12 in Arlington, PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode, Operation Omaha: Previewing Vanderbilt Baseballs 2023 schedule, Press Conference Notes: Corbin speaks to media three weeks before opening day, The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University, 2023 | The Hustler is not operated by Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt Baseball - 2020 - Roster 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18.
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