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. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther also seems in line for a bigger role. Before the. 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. LHP, Junior 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). 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UTL, Junior The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. last spring. 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. The talented sophomore was one of two Commodores selected to the Baseball America Preseason All-American Team this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Name Pos. The shortstop from California had a remarkable senior year at Orange Lutheran in Long Beach, California, where he had a .375 batting average, 26 RBIs and helped his team achieve their most successful season in school history. 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). Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. 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. C, Freshman Here's an early look at how Vanderbilt's roster could shape up next year ahead of the MLB Draft starting July 17: Fifteen players have entered the transfer portal so far, but nineof them played in fewer than five games in 2022. over Stanford. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like Spencer Jones, Dominic Keegan and Christian Little this offseason. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 2013. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. . Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. DET. 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 . Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. Here is the schedule for the championship series . 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. The junior has a ton of experience under his belt with 108 career games played through his first two seasons. UTL, Freshman He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. LHP, Sophomore Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. 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. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. 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. Vanderbilt baseball returned to Hawkins Field on Tuesday for its first official practice of the fall season. 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. Davis Diaz and Matthew Polk are the most experienced of the sophomore position players and both will need to improve in their second year. OF, Junior 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. 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. Freshman UTL . Jones got some run late last year in a designated hitter and outfielder role and proved to be a dependable player. LHP, Freshman Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster 2022 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster. The VandyBoys will open their 2023 season on February 17 against TCU (Hustler Multimedia/Lindsey Jorda). . 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Schedule. 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. Anderson, Vaz, Noland,Bulger, LaNeve and McKenzie are other draft-eligible players who are unlikely to be picked in the first 10 rounds and could opt for another year at Vanderbilt. They will welcome all corrections to their data. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. 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. Announce Sports dropdown. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. On Wednesday, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Vanderbilt baseball released their 2023 . Regardless of where, Kolwyck will be an everyday player for the first time in his Vanderbilt career. Sophomore C Tate Kolwyck 6. The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. He played in 66 of 67 games his sophomore year and appeared in 48 last season. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . RHP, Freshman 2022 Roster Position Players. 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. The Commodores will face a trio of Big Ten opponents in Minnesota (March 3), Nebraska (March 4) and Maryland (March 5). Second baseman Tate Kolwyck has another year of eligibility, but he participated in senior day,indicating he is unlikely to be back. 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. He began his Commodore career as a reliever, but quickly became one of the arms Coach Corbin turned to whenever he needed a ringer. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Roster; Games . 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. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). . 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). Freshman IF Anthony Migliaccio 5. 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. Feb 8, Vanderbilt (13-10) Win vs. Missouri, 70-62; 24. 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. UTL, Senior Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. . Imagine that. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. 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. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. Sophomore OF . You can reach him at lucas.f.rollfinke@vanderbilt.edu. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. 7 Oklahoma State. Tim Corbins 2023 squad features many new faces after the departures of program stalwarts like. 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. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Kavi enjoys running and competes vicariously through the Vanderbilt cross-country and track and field teams. Projecting the third starter is no doubt the challenge, but we will project former reliever Nick Maldonado to step into that role. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 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. The Bruins took the first-ever meeting in the series, on Feb. 26, 2010 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Gerrit Cole out-dueled Sonny Gray in a 9-2 UCLA win. Corbin has credited him with his patience, his defensive improvement and his ability to always play the game at a fast pace. 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. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Vikings. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. February 22: Wright State W, 14-1; . Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. Noland tallied 43 RBIs and seven home runs last season. 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. With 20 commits in the incoming freshman class, some are likely to be lost to the draft, but those who join Dutkanych on campus could make an impact right away. Nebraska baseball took a massive step forward Friday, topping 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). Vanderbilt is very thin at catcher with Anthony Migliaccio and Sam Hunt, both of whom redshirted in 2022, entering the portal. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! The two could be large contributors in 2023. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. LHP. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. Ben Bowden. 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. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. 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