The switch-hitter was ranked the No. This week's series marks LSU's first appearance in Nashville since March 23-25, 2018, when Vanderbilt won two of three games over the Tigers. 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. 2022 Vanderbilt Commodores Schedule Records include games against Division I opponents only. 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. Vanderbilt Baseball. Backstops CJ Rodriguez and Maxwell Romero Jr. have found new homes. Maldonado attended Seton Hall Prep like his brother before him and was a Perfect Game Top 150 prospect. To start, the New Jersey Native stands at an intimidating 63 and 208 lbs with a fearsome stare from 60 feet away. 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. He has two years of eligibility remaining and is draft-eligible in 2023. 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. He was excellent last year in 15 starts, finishing 8-4 with a 3.14 earned-run average (ERA), an impressive strikeout rate of 10.9 per nine innings and kept the walks down to just 3.2 per nine. 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. Bradley never truly found his footing at Vanderbilt. With the departure of Carter Young, we expect Diaz to slide over into his natural position in the middle of the field. 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. Head coach Tim Corbin will have a tough choice on his hands as neither player has received ample playing time to this point. 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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and, drives the ball with impressive gap power. In 2021, he had a 5.54 ERA in 14 appearances (13 innings). If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. He made an appearance in the SEC Tournament but was not on the regional roster. 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. Langhorne was part of the 2021 recruiting class but was not on the roster for the 2022 season anddid not make an appearance. Migliaccio redshirted in 2022 and did not appear in a game before entering the portal. Whether its at first, second or even designated hitter, he will be a central figure in this years lineup. He appeared in just three games in two years, allowing seven runs in two innings. this season, and his raw speed and athleticism make him a valuable asset to have in the field and at the plate. 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. 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. 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. 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. Designated Hitter Calvin Hewett / Matthew Polk. , setting up Enrique Bradfield Jr. to eventually steal home and win the game in the bottom of the 11th. . Full Vanderbilt Commodores schedule for the 2022-23 season including dates, opponents, game time and game result information. Players who enter the portal are allowed to return to their previous schools, but those schools are not required to hold a scholarship or roster spot. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in July. Carter appeared in five games out of the bullpen in 2022, with six strikeouts, 10 walks and a 6.75 ERA in 5 innings. 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. They figure to be in the VandyBoys long-term plans, so Corbin ought to give them a taste of college ball. 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. Corbin has said that he could play a number of different positions moving forward, but first base is where he could land sooner rather than later. 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. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. 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. 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. Here are the Commodores who entered the portal: Berkwichspent the past two seasons in the lefty specialist role out of the bullpen. 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. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. 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. You can reach him at [emailprotected], Bowman Talbot ('24) is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying political science and history. Vanderbilt will most likely split time at designated hitter between outfielder Calvin Hewett and utility man Matthew Polk. Senior IF Rob Gordon 3. 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. 2019 Record: 59-12. 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). But with a new season comes new hope, and the Commodores are looking to make a splash in the conference. 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. He has four years of eligibility remaining and is draft-eligible in 2024. He was primarily a bullpen depth option, pitching in low and medium-leverage situations, but pitched well as a starter in the Cape Cod League. While each only boasted ERAs of 4.98 and 5.48 respectively, their best baseball is undoubtedly ahead of them. The talented freshman was a top 20 prospect in Florida, tallying 15 RBIs while hitting .418 as a senior.
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. Most importantly, Polk does not play to his size, and drives the ball with impressive gap power. The Official Athletic Site of the Vanderbilt Commodores. 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. Many experts project Young to be the first shortstop selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. But after struggling offensively at times in 2022, the Commodores are. Projected Starter: Troy LaNeve or Javier Vaz. 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. 2022-23 Baseball Roster Roster Coaches Staff. Baseball; Football; Basketball . Diaz comes to Vanderbilt with a lot of skill and an amazing opportunity at his fingertips. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. He can be reached at [emailprotected]. Luke loves all things sports so when he's not writing for the Hustler he's probably out either playing for a club or intramural team or watching a game. 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. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. Vanderbilts second baseman will almost entirely depend on Vanderbilts first base situation. A team can roster 35 players per year. The speedster swiped five bases last season with just 42 at-bats and boasted a .396 on-base percentage. 7 Vanderbilt battles back against Austin Peay to pick up sixth win of the season, 11-7, PODCAST: Does Vanderbilt have a path to NCAA tournament? 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. 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). 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. 2022 Record: 39-23. If Kolwyck doesnt maintain his standing over at first base, expect him to likely start at second instead. 2021 Vanderbilt Baseball Commit List NAME XIV Stars POS. 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. Vanderbilt baseball ended its season with a loss to Oregon State in the final game of the Corvallis Regional. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft by years end. 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