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. 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. 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. NO. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. 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In 2022, the Commodores gave their most starts to true freshmen as they have under Corbin. 2022s . 2020-21 Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 9-16 (3-13, 14th in SEC MBB ) Coach: Jerry Stackhouse PS/G: 71.8 (159th of 347) More School Info Vanderbilt (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results Game Log Starters On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals 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. 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. Head Coach - Tim Corbin. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. Hunt redshirted the 2022season. He appeared in just three games in two years, allowing seven runs in two innings. 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. The VandyBoys are Back: Full 2022 Roster Preview The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys' season opener on Feb. 18. 356 player nationwide out of high school. 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 Draft last spring. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. 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. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long). You can reach him at [emailprotected], Frankie Sheehy ('24) writes for The Hustler Sports section and is a student in the College of Arts and Science with a major in law, history and society. He was rewarded for his efforts by being named to the 2021 Freshman All-SEC team. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. 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. 2022 Roster Position Players. 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. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. 2022 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule Records include games against Division I opponents only. 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. 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 senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played last season. 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. Baseball Roster Schedule Tickets Stats Coaches Committee More Fri, Feb 17 / 6:30 pm #1 Baseball Western Michigan Buy Tickets Listen Live SEC Network+ Live Stats Sat, Feb 18 / 1:30 pm #1. Vanderbilt Commodores mens baseball current record is (17-2) . 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 infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. (April 2022) The 2022 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team represented Vanderbilt University in the 2022 NCAA Division I baseball season. and Vanderbilt on Oct. 23 in Nashville, Tenn. So take our prediction with a grain of salt. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. vs. Vanderbilt (SEC) Founders Park home. 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. BIRMINGHAM, Ala - Samford Baseball Head Coach Tony David announced on Friday the Bulldogs' 2022 fall schedule. Vanderbilt Baseball. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. 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 freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer 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). Bradley never truly found his footing at Vanderbilt. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. It seems the prolific junior is out of words to describe him, but Ill try to start with this: EBJ is one of the most talented players to ever don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the Black and Gold Series back in October. 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 had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. 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. After a year away, he entered the portal. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. 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. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. (Vanderbilt Athletics) throughout the year. When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. 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 left the team midseason in 2022 after appearing in one game. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. 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. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. In his two years at Vanderbilt, the Junior has posted a 4.99 ERA with a 1.94 BB/K ratio thats steadily climbing. In 2022, Corbin guided the Vanderbilt baseball program to its 16th consecutive NCAA Tournament . 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. 3 Vanderbilt Commodores quest for a third consecutive College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. from last years roster, look for McElvain to be the first player out of the bullpen for the Commodores this year. But right field is Joness position to lose. 2021 Record: 49-18. 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. Beyond just the experience and consistency, Bulger posted a very solid .269 batting average last season to go along with 57 hits and 25 RBIs. 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. You can reach him at [emailprotected], Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. College World Series appearance will begin on Feb. 18 when they host No. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. Streaks include games against all opponents. The Berlin Prize is awarded annually to American or US-based scholars, writers, composers, and artists who represent the highest standards of excellence in their fields, from the humanities and social sciences to journalism, public policy, fiction, the visual arts, and music. 2019 Record: 59-12. Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2022 slate are subject to change. The. 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). Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 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). 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. Here are the Commodores who entered the portal: Berkwichspent the past two seasons in the lefty specialist role out of the bullpen. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. SEASON'SEND: Vanderbilt baseball found its peak in Corvallis regional and it wasn't enough, KUMAR ROCKER: Vanderbilt's Tim Corbin on Kumar Rocker's return: 'He should've been on the mound a long time ago'. The Commodores SEC road slate includes trips to South Carolina (March 25-27), Auburn (April 8-10), Kentucky (April 22-24), Georgia (May 6-8) and Arkansas (May 13-15). But with a new season comes new hope, and the Commodores are looking to make a splash in the conference. His departure leaves Vanderbilt with just two returning catchers on the roster. 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. Little, a top 2023 MLB Draft prospect, was a primarycontender for a weekend rotation slot in 2023, but now he will look to fulfill that promise elsewhere. 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. 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. When hes off, its a way different story. The stretch includes weekend series against Army (Feb. 25-27), as well as midweek games against North Alabama (Feb. 22), Evansville (Feb. 23) and Central Arkansas (March 1). Seven of. 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. He was not ranked in the top 500 players out of high school but was the 20th-ranked player in Tennessee by Perfect Game. He has been training as a starter this offseason and will likely get a chance to do so this year. February 18: Oklahoma State W, 3-0; February 19: Oklahoma State L, 4-3; February 20: Oklahoma State L, 7-5; . So take our prediction with a grain of salt. 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster Coaches Staff. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in April, just four weeks into SEC play, and last appeared in a game on April 8. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. The Hustler reserves the right to remove comments that contain vulgarity, hate speech, personal attacks or that appear to be spam, commercial promotion or impersonation. 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. This is before the MLB Draft, meaning that a draft-eligible player can enter the portal as a backup option and still sign in the draft. The sophomore from California wasnt a day-one starter but found his way onto the field as a consistent third baseman, a position he shined in. After three years spent paying his dues behind a slew of great outfielders, TJ McKenzie is finally ready for his shot to nail down a corner outfield spot for the VandyBoys in 2023. In 2022, Bradfield stole 46 bases without being caught. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. He made an appearance in the SEC Tournament but was not on the regional roster. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. 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. Before writing for The Hustler, Andrew worked for FanWide. Matthew Polk 1. Evans has two years of eligibility remaining and is draft-eligible in 2023. . 7 Oklahoma State. back in October. 88 in olive green each week. over Stanford. 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. New season comes new hope, and the Commodores this year, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst the. 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