He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. 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. 22. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: 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. When hes on, hes a monster, striking out opponents and keeping his pitch count low. 0:05. Corbin has admired Berkwichs drive to attack the strike zone and not back away from anyone at the plate, no matter who it may be. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. 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. RHP, Freshman 75 ABs). Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Powered by WMT Digital. RHP, Junior 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. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. 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. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a walk-off home run against Kentucky on May 20. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are likely to lose their two best hitters. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. 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. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. RHP. February 14: Michigan L, 4-3; February 15: UConn W, 6-1; February 16: Cal Poly L, 9-8; . 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? Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. 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? 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. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Vanderbilt Baseball. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. OF/RHP, Freshman The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. 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. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. Jr. Lynn English (Mass.) 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 talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason. . Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. Last season, he often batted first, as his ability to steal bases proved to be a huge difference maker for the Commodores. 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. He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. 88 in olive green each week. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Ben Bowden. this offseason. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. Powered by WMT Digital. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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. 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. 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 . 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. Before the. 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. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping No. Aria Gerson. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. SEC Baseball Highlights: Vanderbilt 3, Ole Miss 1; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: LSU at Vanderbilt; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Vanderbilt at Arkansas; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Vanderbilt at Georgia; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Texas A&M at Vanderbilt; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction . . 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. The junior has a ton of experience under his belt with 108 career games played through his first two seasons. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. 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. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? OF, Sophomore The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. 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. 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. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. The biggest bullpen wild cards in 2023 will be Sam Hliboki and Michael Doolin. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. The lefty was the No. 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). 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). Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. 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. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. 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. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . last spring. 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. With the departure of steady relievers. Harrison Ray 2. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Imagine that. 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. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. RHP. 0:36. IF, Sophomore Junior If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021 Black and Gold series, with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andy Carr ('22) was a student in the College of Arts and Science who studied economics with minors in business and computer science. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 7 Oklahoma State. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. Player B/T Pos Ht/Wt Cl. While . The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. 2022 Roster Position Players. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. (KLKN) - Nebraska secured its first top-10 win in four years after upsetting No. 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). Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. 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. 5 (0.6126) SOS. The. McKenzie who is the younger brother of Cleveland Guardian pitcher Triston McKenzie was selected in the 39th round of the 2019 MLB Draft (St. Louis Cardinals) before enrolling at Vanderbilt. with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. Sophomore OF . For the first time since the 2020 season, Vanderbilt will open the campaign on the road when the Commodores begin their spring slate with their first appearance in the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Fieldhome of the Texas Rangers. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. 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. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. He totaled 45.2 innings last season and notched 58 strikeouts, while allowing 27 walks. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. The . 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. throughout the year. 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 . 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. Any of the three could also be lockdown relievers. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. 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. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! 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. OF, Sophomore TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website . Roster; Games . Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. LHP, Sophomore All rights reserved. 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). 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.