Streaks include games against all opponents. Fans may recall his clutch 2-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth against. 2022 Baseball Schedule Print Add To Calendar. Jones flashed strong offensive and defensive tendencies last year, and seems to have earned a secure spot in the lineup heading into 2022. Polk, a sophomore, posted roughly similar figures across his 36 ABs last season, with an OBP of .372 and OPS of .733. Smith redshirted the 2022 season. The growth of these two sophomores might determine Vanderbilts ceiling this season. 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). BIRMINGHAM, Ala - Samford Baseball Head Coach Tony David announced on Friday the Bulldogs' 2022 fall schedule. 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. Hes already shown that he can flourish in any role hes put in and with the increased role of the shortstop position, Im confident Diaz will see great success. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. Feb 12 @ Tennessee, Vanderbilt (13-11) Loss vs. Tennessee, 64-73 . When not working for The Hustler, she loves reading, listening to music, watching movies and playing with her dog. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Overall in two seasons, Berkwich had a 3.03 ERA in 28 appearances. Polk enters his first season with the Commodores after a noteworthy high school career. He had offseason shoulder surgery after an injury in May, which limited him in the fall. (Vanderbilt Athletics), Justin Hershey, Kavi Jakes, Sam Curtis, Andrew Wilf and Andy Carr February 13, 2022. He is the SEC's active . He is draft-eligible in 2024 and has four years of eligibility remaining. 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 . Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. After a year away, he entered the portal. 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. He has four years of eligibility remaining and is draft eligible in 2024. 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. All times are Eastern Records Overall 49-18 Home 32-6 Road 12-7 Neutral 5-5 Conf 19-10 Non Conf 20-3 Post Season 10-5 Last 10 / Streaks Last 10 7-3 Streak 2L Home Streak 5W Road Streak 1L HT WT CITY ST COMMIT; Dylan Lesko: RHP: 6'-3" 195: R-R: Buford: GA: Andruw Jones 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. With the departure of steady relievers. 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. The Commodores had 35 active players in 2022 and 11 inactive players. Schultz is a known commodity, as hes now started 10 games over his two years at Vanderbilt. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. print . Although the Commodores lost several big pieces to the transfer portal after the 2022 season such as Christian Little and Gavin Casas, Tim Corbin's team will hope to make another run at a World Series birth. , 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. Reilly is commonly subject to long innings with tons of walks and unnecessary jams. This is kind of a cop-out answer, but these two work best as a junior-senior tandem. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Look for Vanderbilts Rich Hill equivalent to keep on improving in 2023. He was the No. . 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. If Vanderbilt Athletics gave out a Most Improved Player award, Diaz wouldve been a finalist last year. 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. 75 ABs). 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. 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. Last season, Futrell earned freshman All-American honors behind a 3.41 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 63.1 innings of work. Aces of old Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have moved on. He was primarily the midweek starter that season, also making one start in the SEC Tournament and two in the College World Series. 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). this offseason. Vanderbilt Baseball plays in the 2020 Black and Gold Series. His sophomore year, he pitched 50.2 innings and recorded 9 saves. Vanderbilt baseball is slated to have another top pitching rotation in 2023 after relying largely on freshmen in 2022. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are. He was previously the Sports Podcast Producer. Seven of. A number of different players could receive time at first base if Kolwyck finds his way elsewhere, including Keegan and Jack Bulger. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of Vanderbilt University and its official representatives. 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. 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. 24 March, 2022 . He left the team midseason in 2022 after appearing in one game. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 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. NO. Angel Reese had her 26th double-double and her 10th first half . Plus Ciaja Harbison thoughts and VandyBoys weekend roundup, Three up, three down: VandyBoys beat the Bruins, Weekend Update: Vanderbilt wins two out of three against UCLA, No. Kavi Jakes (24) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, majoring in psychology and minoring in mathematics. (April 2022) The 2022 Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team represented Vanderbilt University in the 2022 NCAA Division I baseball season. 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. 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. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2021 according to Perfect Game and pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the. He posted a .213 batting average that, at one point, peaked at over .400 before dropping back down to Earth. Vanderbilt Athletics Vanderbilt infielder Dominic Keegan stomps home plate after a home run against Kentucky on May 20, 2022. Reilly has been so close to solidifying the Sunday starter spot since he started with the program, but has never been given the conclusive nod. If there was a utility equivalent to pitching, Maldonado is it. But right field is Joness position to lose. Keegan played nearly every game last year and has become a cornerstone of this VandyBoys program. He will provide leadership and experience to a hopeful Commodore squad that looks to make a splash come June. You can reach them at, Despite the ever-present chill thats still in the Nashville air, its almost baseball season. LSU has lost four straight SEC series in Nashville . 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). Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. Though his game action has been infrequent to this point, McKenzie sports a .287 career batting average as well and figures to be a key veteran presence in 2023. 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. Box Score Recap Watch live Fri Mar 25 7:00 pm. He made an appearance in the SEC Tournament but was not on the regional roster. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on . 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. 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Hes also a solid baserunner, stealing four bags and scoring 40 runs for the VandyBoys. Aces of old, have moved on. 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. Matthew Polk 1. 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. 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. 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. But he had a down year in 2022, hitting .207. 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. Diaz will be able to learn from one of the greatest shortstops in all of college baseball as a backup for Young. 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'. 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. 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. 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