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. C, Senior 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. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. Vanderbilt Baseball. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. 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. Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. OF, Freshman His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. 2016 roster. 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. 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. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. Hehad 12 strikeouts to two walks in 7 innings. Freshman UTL . He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor and is from Wallingford, Connecticut. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. 2014 Roster Position Players. 2023 www.tennessean.com. The lefty was the No. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. 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. 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. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. The disappointing season-opening weekend is now well in the rearview mirror. The . 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. 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. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. 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. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. The lefty was the No. 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. Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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. 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. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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 . Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. . The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. 0:05. 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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. 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. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, teams had an unlimited roster size in 2021 and a 40-man roster in 2022. As the lefty enters this season with a year of experience under his belt, the Commodores will likely lean on him more and expect more innings from him. 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. 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? Stats; Season; Roster; Games . All rights reserved. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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). Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. Juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen and sophomore Bryce Cunningham all have starting experience and are pitching in the Cape Cod League this summer. You can reach him at aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu. 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. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. 2013-2. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. LHP, Junior Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. 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). Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. 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. 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. 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. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. 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. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. UTL, Senior 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. 2022s . , is the definition of a utility man. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and 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. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. . Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. Kevin Ziomek. Before the. 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. 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. IF, Junior 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. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Javier Vaz 2. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. 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. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. No. 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. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. Name Pos. 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). After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 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 . Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). 0:05. 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. 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. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. OF, Senior 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 . 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. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are likely to lose their two best hitters. 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. 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. back in October. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. Bullpen stalwarts Nick Maldonado and Thomas Schultz will have draft offers, and so could draft-eligible sophomore Grayson Moore. He was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the 2021 Freshman All-SEC team. 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. Vanderbilt baseball is slated to have another top pitching rotation in 2023 after relying largely on freshmen in 2022. Powered by WMT Digital. Here is the schedule for the championship series . If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. Matthew Polk 1. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. 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. Baseball; Football; Basketball . this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Bulger saw time at first base, catcher and designated hitter last season and posted sturdy offensive marks, batting .274 with an OPS of .783. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. RHP, Senior Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. 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. 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. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. DATE DAY MATCHUP RESULT/TIME GAME INFO; Feb 19: Fri: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 20: Sat: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 21: Sun: Wright State: Postponed: SEC NETWORK + Feb 22: Mon: Wright State: W 14-1: SEC NETWORK + Feb 22: Mon: Wright State: W 1-0 . 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. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 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. 1992. 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. LINCOLN, Neb. 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. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. 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. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Seven of those 11 inactive players have since entered the portal. 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. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. When hes off, its a way different story. 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). UTL, Sophomore Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Ben Bowden. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. 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. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. Tyler Campbell 2. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at Saturdays baseball banquet, is the definition of a utility man. 5 (0.6126) SOS. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. 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. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 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. He figures to be a spark plug at the bottom of the Commodore batting order and also will likely slot into left field at some point too, where he showed last year that he can excel. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. 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. 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Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. 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). 2016. 2021 Roster Position Players. . 2019 Record: 59-12. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Before the season gets underway, The Hustler Sports Staff provides a detailed breakdown of Vanderbilts projected lineup and key reserves: In one of the most interesting preseason position battles, it seems that senior Tate Kolwyck will take over for Dominic Keegan at first base this season.
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