Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. 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. Sophomore OF . February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; February 22: Wright State W, 1-0; February 24: Western Kentucky W, 12-1; . mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. 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 2022 Baseball Schedule for the Vanderbilt Commodores with line and box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. 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. . 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. UTL, Sophomore Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. Junior IF . Bulger is likely to start if he returns. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. 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. 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. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 2019 Record: 59-12. Thomas played 59 games and made 57 starts for Vanderbilt during the 2021 season, batting .305 with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs. 0:05. 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He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. share. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. 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). Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 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. 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. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . 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. The disappointing season-opening weekend is now well in the rearview mirror. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. 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). September 14, 2022. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: 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. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Baseball; Football; Basketball . UTL, Freshman He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. As a freshman, Espinal saw only six games of action due to the extraordinary depth at catcher last season, but he might get some looks this year if Keegan moves to first base or takes on a designated hitter role at some point. Freshman A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. 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. 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. For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the . He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. 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. Freshman UTL . 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. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. He gave the team an offensive spark in key moments and was truly a revelation for Corbin at the midseason mark with a playoff push coming. 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. 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. IF, Junior 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. 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. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. 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? The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. So. 2014 Roster Position Players. 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. 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. 4 days ago. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 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. RHP, Freshman 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 Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. 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. 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. Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. 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. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last 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. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. 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. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. 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. Powered by WMT Digital. 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. They are two of only five returning pitchers who threw 40-plus innings last season and two of only four pitchers who started games last year. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? The lefty was the No. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. 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. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. 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 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 . He has been training as a starter this offseason and will likely get a chance to do so this year. OF/RHP, Freshman When not writing for The Hustler, Bowman can be found exploring Nashville, defending 2019 LSU football as the greatest college football team of all time and watching the New Orleans Saints choke in another playoff appearance. 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). LHP, Freshman Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. RHP. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). 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. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. IF, Sophomore The 2021 Men's College World Series will end with two SEC teams squaring off, as Vanderbilt looks to defend its title against Mississippi State. 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). If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 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. 17 UCLA. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt baseball begins official fall practices on Oct. 18. 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). 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. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. 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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. Powered by WMT Digital. 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. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. When hes off, its a way different story. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. OF, Sophomore 7 Oklahoma State. 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. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. 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. 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. 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. Tyler Campbell 2. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. . Check out the detailed 2003-04 Vanderbilt Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com 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. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vanderbilt will host 32 games at Hawkins Field and play 55 contests, highlighting the complete 2023 schedule unveiled by head coach Tim Corbin. 2022 Roster Position Players. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. You can reach him at lucas.f.rollfinke@vanderbilt.edu. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. 2021 Record: 49-18. 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. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 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. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports 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. 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 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. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. 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. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. The 7-footer racked up an SEC-best 82 blocks, which averaged out to 3.2 blocks per game. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Nashville Tennessean. 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 uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Vanderbilt's relief corps took a heavy hit, as the majority of its bullpen arms in 2022 are either draft-eligible or in the portal. Aces of old, have moved on. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [emailprotected], 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? Harrison Ray 2. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. RHP. 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. 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. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 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. 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. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) 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. RHP, Junior 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. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. Coming off a phenomenal freshman season that earned him unanimous Freshman All-American honors, southpaw Carter Holton will be the ace of the VandyBoys 2023 rotation. 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 . from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. 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. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. 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. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. 1992. OF, Sophomore He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. Junior Jack Bulger is draft-eligible but may return for another season; if he does not, the Commodores may need to look to the portal. 88 in olive green each week. 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. Name Pos. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. 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