History shows that Tim Corbin likes to put freshmen in this midweek role in order to ease them into the role against nonconference opponents. The first wave of Vanderbilt baseball's offseason attrition is done. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. Before the. Unless LaNeve comes out of the gate hot, expect to see a platoon between LaNeve and Bulger at designated hitter. Schultz was one of the pleasant surprises on last years Vandy Boys team when, after appearing in just 18 games over his first two seasons, he took over as the teams primary closer, posting a 2.88 ERA with a 3.3 K/BB ratio. They will welcome all corrections to their data. Junior Enrique Bradfield Jr. figures to be one of the top players in the country in 2023. 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. 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. Kolwyck, who took home the VandyBoys most valuable teammate award at. 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. 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. Midweek Starter Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 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. 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. . Poteet is an interesting case. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. 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. Stats; Season; Roster; Games . RHP, Senior 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. Bulger is likely to start if he returns. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. While he was expected to be a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Dutkanych withdrew in order to attend Vanderbilt. LaNeve came on strong in 2021 after getting his opportunity in May. Vanderbilt uses a strong start from pitcher Devin Futrell and an impressive finish from closer Nick Maldonado to beat back to Bruins, 2-1. Bradfield Jr. is the fastest player on the team, but in situations where he may be off the field, Corbin very well may look to put in McKenzie. 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. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Bryce Smith, Aiden Rutman, Frankie Sheehy, Luke Rollfinke, Bowman Talbot, Bobby Kent and Connor Campbell February 16, 2023. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Diaz may not see much action this season, but he will learn an exceptional amount as a backup player for a soon-to-be MLB player and could move around the infield to other positions this season as well. 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. 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. 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. The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling two wrist injuries throughout the year. 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 Starting pitching. The junior will provide toughness and grit as a catalyst for a team trying to make a run towards a College World Series title. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. R/R. His greatest asset, however, is his patience at the plate. Tyler Campbell 2. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. Powered by WMT Digital. 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. The only sure returners are sophomores Davis Diaz, Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine. 2014 Roster Position Players. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior. To go along with his athleticism, Vastine has an exceptional combination of power and contact as a hitter. 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. 5 (0.6126) SOS. He attacks hitters with a fierce fastball, trying to get ahead before whipping out his offspeed to keep his opponents on their front leg. 2020 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster No. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Chris McElvain, the Friday starter for much of 2022, is likely to begin his professional career, and Christian Little, used as a spot-starter, transferred to LSU. Projected Rotation: Patrick Reilly, Christian Little, Nick Maldonado. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, FELLAS: Vanderbilts ChatGPT email is automated hypocrisy, Two Vanderbilt students compete in Jeopardy! Sophomores Rob Gordon and Jonathan Vastine are other infielders who will look to have a larger impact. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. 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. When hes not playing, watching or discussing sports, Connor shows an equal amount of love for film. He brought power and a clutch gene to the Commodore lineup, exemplified by a. against Kentucky on May 20. 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. 75 ABs). Incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych pulled out of the draft and could be in play for a midweek or Sunday starter spot. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. [emailprotected] 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. Harrison Ray 2. back in October. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. 2020 Roster Position Players. But throughout the spring, its been Jonathan Vastine taking consistent reps at first base alongside Kolwyck. Freshman OF Vince Conde 3. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. Full Vanderbilt Commodores roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Vanderbilt Baseball. 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The comment sections are moderated by our Editor-in-Chief, Rachael Perrotta, and our Social Media Director, Chloe Postlewaite. With a roster full of gifted players, Vanderbilt has not only produced a tremendous amount of success on the field, but . 7 Oklahoma State. The sophomore has earned a right to more opportunities, but his path is obstructed by two stalwarts in Keegan and LaNeve. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. All rights reserved. 6-0/200. 2021 Roster Position Players. , 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. 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. Nonetheless, his raw power and potential should make him an opening day starter. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Around him, junior Calvin Hewett and sophomore Matthew Polk have both flashed ability at times. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. 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. UTL, Junior C, Freshman The power-hitting righty appeared in 42 games last season but saw his power numbers take a hit after battling. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. But life goes on for Corbin and the VandyBoys, and in place of the losses, the Commodore skipper has added plenty of underclassmen talent and has high hopes for a number of experienced Commodores. 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). 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. 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). 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. Senior IF Cooper Davis 3. After a long offseason, its finally time for the VandyBoys to begin their quest to return to Omaha. 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. Fifth-year senior Javier Vaz also could return. 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. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Corbin has credited him with his patience, his defensive improvement and his ability to always play the game at a fast pace. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. 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. 75 ABs). OF/RHP, Freshman Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. LHP, Sophomore Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. Vanderbilt would advance to the Super Regionals with a win, while Georgia T. 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. A multi-positional, Vanderbilt baseball athlete. 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. 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. Vaz, on the other hand, provides speed and a better on-base percentage than LaNeve, which could be especially important against certain pitchers or weak defensive sides. 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. After posting a team-high .345 batting average last year, Keegan will be the key to the Commodores offensive success. IF, Sophomore 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster . 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. Collegiate Data ( about ) courtesy SABR's Collegiate Committee. 2023 www.tennessean.com. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. Baseball; Football; Basketball . 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. He could also figure to get some time in a starting role should Corbin want to experiment with his rotation early in the year. Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. 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. He can be reached at bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. (Hustler Multimedia/Miguel Beristain) Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor. If Young stays healthy and boosts his batting average, he may emerge as one of the great shortstops Vanderbilt has ever seen. He's also a member of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. IF, Sophomore 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. You can reach him at francis.m.sheehy@vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. 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. Outfield is also the position where draft-eligible players are most likely to return. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. 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. 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. Rankings / Strength of Schedule (SOS) RPI. The freshman from Pittsburg, California, has accomplished several feats, from winning three gold medals with the USA National Team to batting .406 during his senior season at Acalanes High School. The annual Battle of the Barrel against Louisville will be renewed on May 3, as the Commodores will face the Cardinals on the road on May 9. 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. OF, Freshman Others in play include juniors Patrick Reilly and Hunter Owen, sophomore Bryce Cunningham and incoming freshman Andrew Dutkanych, who withdrew from the MLB Draft to attend Vanderbilt. The freshman out of Powell, Tennessee was the ninth-ranked player and the second-ranked catcher in the volunteer state. If he improves his control while retaining his dominant, electrifying pitching style, we expect to see No. 2016 roster. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. Preseason All-American Bryan Reynolds is a key part of a deep 2016 Vanderbilt roster. Still, he tallied 25 RBIs and finished the year with nearly a .900 OPS. 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). 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. Keegan, who will move behind the plate in place of the departed Rodriguez and Romero Jr., will give way to Kolwyck, who has provided utility reps all around the field throughout his four-year career. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. One College World Series team shows how, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Vanderbilt baseball transfer tracker: Who has entered the portal, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sophomore left-hander Ryan Ginther showed promise in a high-leverage relief role at the end of the season. 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. Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets on base against Army on Feb. 26, 2021. Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Wright, Commodores stun Kentucky to keep NCAA hopes alive, Chancellor Diermeier calls ChatGPT-crafted response to MSU shooting unfortunate, discusses AI in the classroom, Debrief with Diermeier: Campus expansions, ChatGPT, local politics and more, PODCAST: Does Vanderbilt have a path to NCAA tournament? 2021 Record: 49-18. But this is our stab at projecting the rotation, and it starts with Patrick Reilly and Christian Little. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he enjoys running, playing golf and rooting for all D.C. sports. Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt logos are registered trademarks of Vanderbilt University, 2022 Vanderbilt University . Sophomore left-handers Carter Holton and Devin Futrell are the early favorites to fill the Friday and Saturday spots. Junior 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. Look for him to truly come onto the scene as he settles into his starting role. Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech played in the 2021 Nashville Regional Final (Game 6). 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 . 2023 Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southeastern Conference) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. 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. 7 Oklahoma State. 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? LHP. Rounding out the group is redshirt freshman Colton Regen. Last school; Joey Abraham. Luke Rollfinke (2025) is a student in the College of Arts and Science planning to major in Mathematics with a minor in Communications. 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. 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. Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. Jonathan Vastine enters his sophomore year looking to build off of a solid foundation from the 2021-22 season. 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 begin a six-game homestand Feb. 21 against Central Arkansas. 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. Parker is that gift. Although down in production during his junior season, the 2023 campaign looks bright for the Farragut High School product. 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. Real-time Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Schedule on SECSports.com. 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). 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. 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. He currently serves as a staff writer for the Sports section. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. 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. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. Other eligible players who could be selected in the MLB Draft include relief pitchers Jack Anderson, Nick Maldonado, Thomas Schultz, Sam Hliboki and Grayson Moore; infielder Parker Noland; outfielders Javier Vaz, TJ McKenzie and Troy LaNeveand catcher Jack Bulger. McElvain, a junior, made 22 appearances on the mound last season, the third most on the team, including one start. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on Twitter @aria_gerson. A bottleneck has developed in the veteran quarterback market, as two needy teams the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders appear to be in low gear as they await word on Rodgers. So we will slot in Javier Vaz, the transfer from LSU Eunice Junior College who became a fan-favorite last summer during the College World Series. Vanderbilt University Athletics, or Vanderbilt Baseball. His list of high school accolades consists of multiple all-state selections and a .423 batting average as a senior. RHP, Graduate Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . HT WT Bats/Throws CITY ST COMMIT; Maxwell Clark: OF: 6'-1" 190: L-L: Franklin IF, Freshman OF, Junior 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. Berkwich, a talented sophomore, made 10 appearances last season, totaling 14 2/3 innings, but most impressive were his 19 strikeouts to just three walks. Powered by WMT Digital. Matthew Polk 1. UTL, Freshman They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. Chris McElvain, the Friday starter for much of 2022, is likely to begin his professional career, and Christian Little, used as a spot-starter, transferred to LSU. this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. L/L. , is the definition of a utility man. Freshman . The senior infielder committed just two errors in 43 games played 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. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. 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. 22. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. LHP, Freshman share. But Vanderbilt returns several pitchers who were part of the rotation last season. Put simply, the Commodores will go as far as No. 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 rang in 64 hits for the team, which was the fourth most for Vanderbilt. That was certainly the case for Futrell last year despite his progress and the inconsistency in the Sunday starting role. The Vanderbilt Hustler Sports staff provides their position-by-position expectations ahead of the VandyBoys season opener on Feb. 18. 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. In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 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. She can be reached at lindsey.x.jorda@vanderbilt.edu. 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. Ben Bowden. His maturity, leadership, and experience will be invaluable to the Commodores, especially in the postseason. 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. Former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery in fall | Report, Where every Vanderbilt baseball player is playing summer ball, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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.
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