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. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Holton was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week twice, and finished the regular season with three straight scoreless starts. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are likely to lose their two best hitters. 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. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. The Knoxville native was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 31st round in 2019, but has elected to play for the Commodores since then. So. 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. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. OF, Sophomore One College World Series team shows how, SUMMER BALL LIST:Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, TRANSFER TRACKER:Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal. 1 (0.5870) Non-Conference SOS. IF, Freshman If all goes according to plan, Bradfield Jr. will be in the mix for the Golden Spikes Award and the No. UTL, Freshman If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Here is the schedule for the championship series . Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. In his free time, he enjoys golfing. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. He played in 96 games over his three years with the Commodores. last spring. Check out the detailed 2021-22 Vanderbilt Commodores Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. throughout the year. Here's the Vanderbilt baseball roster. 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 . 2022 Roster Position Players. 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. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. 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. 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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). 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. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. 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. 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. Bobby interned at CNN Sports this past summer where he assisted in producing studio shows, writing anchor scripts and creating fullscreen graphics. Connor Campbell ('25) is a Human and Organizational Development and Film major from Staten Island, New York. IF, Sophomore You can reach him at lucas.f.rollfinke@vanderbilt.edu. With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. . 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. OF, Senior The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. LHP, Freshman 7 Vanderbilt 5-3 at the Cambria Classic in Minneapolis. And valuable upperclassmen such as Jayson Gonzalez and Isaiah Thomas are no longer in the mix, either. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . Johnson was a freshman All-American for the Dores in 1996 as an outfielder and earned All-American honors two years later.
UTL, Junior No. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. 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). 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. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Here's the roster outlook for the 2023 season: ROCKER UPDATE:Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report, SUMMER BALL:Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball. RHP, Freshman 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. With 38 players on the fall roster, almost everyone will get a chance to contribute to . They will welcome all corrections to their data. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 10 Vandy's Maldonado slams the door on No. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. 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. Young enters his junior campaign as one of college baseballs best shortstops. He led the nation with 47 stolen bases and posted a .336 batting average, good for second overall on the team. Hliboki, who last pitched in April 2021 due to injury, could follow that path. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. IF, Freshman LHP, Junior Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. Freshman UTL Javier Vaz 2. Roster; Games . IF, Sophomore The transfers of Carter Young and Gavin Casas, as well as longtime starters Tate Kolwyck and Parker Noland being draft-eligible, has left this area dangerously thin. But right field is Joness position to lose. 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. The Georgia duo made themselves known early in the 2021. , with Mallory Jr. driving in Smith for the first run of Game 1. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. Miguel Beristain. 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. After a successful weekend at the College Baseball Showdown in Texas, Vanderbilt baseball kicked off their home schedule with a loss against Central Arkansas on Tuesday. Vanderbilt does not have any players who are out of eligibility, but regardless it will lose several to the draft. don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. 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. 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. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. 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. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against Indiana State last season, setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. Unlike many of the other hitters in the starting lineup, Noland is a Vanderbilt veteran with the game experience to back it up.