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Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. All rights reserved. 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. The lefty was the No. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . 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. . Bulger is likely to start if he returns. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. 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Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. 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. OF, Freshman Patrick Reilly got the nod for the Commodores on Tuesday, making his 11th career start. You can reach him at lucas.f.rollfinke@vanderbilt.edu. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. IF, Freshman Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. 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 Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. Behind him are junior Alan Espinal and incoming freshmen Logan Poteet and Cade Law. 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. 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. The No. LHP. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. . Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. 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. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. 0:05. History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). Little Rock Central (Ark.) Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. The MLB Draft, which begins in two weeks, will trim the roster further. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. 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. UTL, Sophomore If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last 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 . As such, the Vanderbilt Hustler has you covered with our projected lineup ahead of the opening weekend tournament: The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. 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 and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . 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. 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. 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. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. They will welcome all corrections to their data. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. 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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. Sophomore IF Ro Coleman 1. He rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. Poteet is an interesting case. So. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. These batters are lucky if they even get a foul ball against his stuff. 0:49. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. Nashville Tennessean. 2014 Roster Position Players. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. 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 . 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. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. 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 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. 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. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. 0:05. RHP, Sophomore 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . OF, Sophomore 22. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. 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. No. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. 2019 Record: 59-12. RHP, Graduate 2022s . TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeve got minimal playing time in 2022, making them unlikely to be drafted, but could still break out as seniors. Game time: 3 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 17 Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Online live stream: FloSports NO. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. 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. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. Matthew Polk 1. 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. 6-0/200. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. Reserve: Kenny Mallory Jr. and Christian Smith. 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). Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. this offseason. The junior has a ton of experience under his belt with 108 career games played through his first two seasons. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Javier Vaz 2. 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. Senior right-handerMichael Doolin, who missed the last two seasons after undergoing two elbow surgeries, will return, according to Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports. 17 UCLA. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Noland started all but one game last season, and proved to be a consistent force for the Commodore offense. 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. Vanderbilt baseball is known for the number of players it sends to . 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. 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 . He can be reached at [emailprotected], Andrew Wilf ('24) is from Livingston, New Jersey, and is majoring in history and minoring in business. 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. 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. 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. 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. Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? Senior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Ben Bowden. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. LHP, Sophomore 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Commodores are set to play exhibitions against Arizona State and Samford, plus a Black and Gold intrasquad game, as they look to . 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. Junior The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. The highlight of his season was grinding out an infield single en route to scoring the walk-off run in Vanderbilts improbable. 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? Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. 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. 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). Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. 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. The South Carolina baseball team continues to roll. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. throughout the year. Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. 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. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. 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. 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. . Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 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. 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. UTL, Sophomore 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. 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. 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. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. 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. 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. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. 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. 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 . 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. 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. over Stanford. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. 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. 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). TRANSFER STRATEGY:Should Vanderbilt baseball, Tim Corbin take more transfers? 2023 www.tennessean.com. UTL, Senior Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 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 .