Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. OF, Freshman He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. The deadline to enter the transfer portal was July 1 in order to be eligible immediately for the 2023 season. Baseball; Football; Basketball . Vanderbilt baseball returned to Hawkins Field on Tuesday for its first official practice of the fall season. How to watch Vanderbilt baseball vs. TCU on TV, live stream. The third annual tournament is scheduled for Feb. 1719 and features six of the nations top programs. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. 2016. Robbins led Vanderbilt with a career-high 15 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. 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. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones 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 2021 Men's College World Series will end with two SEC teams squaring off, as Vanderbilt looks to defend its title against Mississippi State. Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. 0:05. Junior OF CJ Rodriguez 5. Posting a .274 average and a .445 slugging percentage in 2022, Noland has the potential to be a threat at the plate. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5-3 in the first game of the Cambria College . In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. 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 junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. 7 Oklahoma State. 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 . 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. Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. Patrick Reilly is one of the more electric pitchers in the Vanderbilt staff, and its within good reason. It seems like Vaz might start at second base, but the senior should still get looks in left field, given his incredible speed and big-play ability out in the open. The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. 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. 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. This site is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. 2016 roster. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. . But Vaz himself told reporters last Friday that he doesnt even know where he will end up playing. 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. But right field is Joness position to lose. On a warm afternoon at Hawkins Field, the Commodores fell to the Bears, 5-4. Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! 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. 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. . RHP, Sophomore 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. 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. 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). Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. 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. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. The juniors mark of 14.0 AB/HR was the best on the team, and his sizzling .909 OPS was third behind Keegan and Isaiah Thomas (min. C, Senior 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 . Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. Last year, he started 4 games including an elimination game in the Regionals against San Diego when he went 7.2 innings. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. LHP. 2023 www.tennessean.com. 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. RHP, Freshman 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. 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. 2013. 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. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. Holton is the favorite to be the Friday starter. 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. 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. HT WT CL City ST; 2: Javier Vaz: IF: 5'-9" 151: Jr. Huntsville: AL: 3: Cooper Davis Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 46 (0.5437) Quadrant Records . Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. 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. Matthew Polk 1. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. The younger Bradfield says Vanderbilt baseball's diversity was certainly a factor in his decision to play there, but certainly not the decider. 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. . 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. Freshman C Tate Kolwyck 6. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . 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? Freshman C Karl Ellison 25. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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. 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. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up. Freshman They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. IF, Senior 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. This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. But right field is Joness position to lose. 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. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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 . 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.