Vanderbilt baseball finally got its whole rotation healthy, and it swept Kentucky at Hawkins Field. The Gamecocks star homered twice and doubled, and had 8 RBI during a series sweep of Florida. Youve got to give those guys credit. Texas A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle on Sam Houston States pitching following a 9-2 loss to the Bearkats on Tuesday. 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. by charlestonalum Mon May 01, 2023 2:08 am; Vanderbilt Golf The discussion forum for both the men's and women's Vanderbilt golf teams. At 33-11 and 11-4 in Big 12 play, West Virginia holds a 1.5-game lead in the Big 12 race, with Oklahoma State and Kansas State just behind. The Crimson Tide have lost two of three series against eastern division teams, but have not been swept and claimed a sweep last week over the last-place team in the East, Missouri. The freshman will have a large hole to fill on the right side of the infield with the departure of Tate Kolwyck, who. @VandyBoys. 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. 5 overall seed in this weeks projection, and they are the No. SEC baseball rarely provides boring, predictable results and last weekend's games were as wild as it gets, resulting in a major shakeup of 247Sports' power rankings. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 687 Views, 8 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . 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In addition to writing, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. Vanderbilt baseball mailbag: How the Commodores' pitching staff is shaping up. There are three SEC East vs. SEC West series this week Auburn at South Carolina, Mississippi State at Tennessee, and Georgia at Ole Miss. 3 prospect in Baseball Americas rankings. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 958 Views, , , 1, . 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. After a hellacious weekend in Knoxville, were glad to be back at The Hawk. Baseball America projects Kentucky as a regional host this week, but D1Baseball does not, citing the Wildcats gauntlet to end to the season. 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. VU slips to #8 in D1 poll.I would have voted them somewhere between I think Ill head over to the basketball forum. The VandyBoys will start the campaign with a Friday matchup against TCU on Feb. 17 before facing off against Oklahoma State and Texas to round out the weekend. At this point if we win only half our twelve games(an i do believe we will UT does up there to swing the bats. 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. An 18th series, between division leaders LSU and South Carolina, ended in a 1-1 split earlier this month after the third game was rained out. . Small ball will be a theme in this series. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Baseball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Vanderbilt will be joined by Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas. Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. In the past 10 seasons, 38% of Vanderbilt's high school recruits who made it to campus either transferred or left the team before completing their college careers. So, we are.back in front in the SEC. Christian Moore would be suspended for four games after being ejected Hunter Owen? Vanderbilt Baseball Mail Bag #7: Call For Submissions, Tuesday Game Thread: vs. Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford is the No. 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 ever don the Black and Gold and has a chance to put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in VandyBoys history in 2023. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. All were expected to be in their respective starting rotations, with Wiggins potentially being the No. Vanderbilt baseball comes into its series against Kentucky desperate for a bounceback. Friday Game Thread: at Missourah (spits) We barely hung on to win game one 7-6 to extend our winning streak to 13 games and our SEC record to 10-0. Topic Stats: 7 Posts, 1,174 Views, 6 upvotes, , 3, . Colleges. To learn more, and for questions, please call the ticket office at 615.322.4653 (ext. HEAD-TO-HEAD. Boston of course will be teammates with Destanni Henderson in Indiana too, reuiniting off South Carolina's 2022 National Championship team. Commodore War Room General Sports Forum Coffee Shop The Main Board New posts Trending Search forums. Class of 2020 College Commitments - 6,307 now posted. Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website, student-athlete mental health and performance, prospective student-athlete questionnaire, NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, Mr. C and Spirit Squad Appearance Requests. The Wildcats are hanging strong in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll, but their chances of hosting a regional might be slipping away. 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. Hunter Owen back on the mound today. 2021 Vandy Baseball (24-3 Overall) (Current Reigning Nat'l Champs!) 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Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest updates on SEC Football and Recruiting. Ugh. Lsu (1) 3. Tygart, who has not pitched since March 1, was the Razorbacks closer prior to the injury, but might come back in a starting role. The Commodores are coming off a series loss to Texas A&M at home while the Cardinals swept Clemson. Vanderbilt lands a talented 66" wing for next season. 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. Topic Stats: 36 Posts, 2,804 Views, , , 2, . Five things Vanderbilt baseball must do to bounce back vs. Kentucky. Vanderbilt lost to Tennessee in extra innings. If you are dropping off your child at camp, a coach will be on hand to meet your child in front of Gate 3 of Hawkins Field. 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. Topic Stats: 526 Posts, 66,109 Views, 12 upvotes, , 89, . Also, baseball hosts North Alabama in a midweek game. SteveVU98 Apr 24th, 7:28 PM . 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). As such, the Vanderbilt Hustler has you covered with our projected lineup ahead of the opening weekend tournament: The VandyBoys welcome another Maldonado to the squad this year, brother of closer Nick. Outfield: $15. 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. NEW! Georgia baseball evens Ole Miss series behind dominant pitching, aims Ole Miss is 0-6 against the East and is the leagues only team without a crossover victory. Five ways Vanderbilt baseball must bounce back vs. Kentucky Vanderbilt Baseball For fan discussion of the Vanderbilt Commodore baseball program. Right-hander Sam Horn (strained forearm) has not pitched since February, and right-hander Tony Neubeck reportedly tore his UCL last month. 2019 Football Schedule (3-9 Overall; 1-7 SEC); and mercifully, it's over. Why not debate? After a heartbreaking walk-off loss Friday, the visiting Commodores (29-11, 13-5 SEC) collapsed and were non-competitive in the final two games Saturday and Sunday as they were swept by Tennessee (26-14, 8-10) for the second straight year and increased their losing streak in the rivalry to seven. #9. Great weekend for the Coach Corbin lay it out (from Tennessean): It's important for our team (to by Georgia and South Carolina, respectively. Though he doesnt have an overwhelming fastball, his swing-and-miss stuff was consistent all year, and his command was fantastic. 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). Times: Camp will run from 9:00am to 1:00pm each day. Vanderbilt Baseball - VandyMania.com Frank, a senior transfer from Nebraska, was Arkansas' most-used reliever at the time. Topic Stats: 25 Posts, 2,910 Views, 12 upvotes, V I P Topic, 4, . Game two starts at 11am on ESPN2. Camp will begin promptly at 9:00am each day - campers should plan to be at the . This composure at the plate, as well as a year of experience under his belt, has Vastine poised to do big things this season. Owen, Schultz, and Ginther were solid, the freshman duo of Lil Maldo and Stone Cold RJ Austin powered the offense, and the Diamond Dores got back into the SEC series win column. 73 prospect for this years draft by Baseball America, had a 4.19 ERA in 38 2/3 innings as a starter. 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. . 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. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. - A week after getting swept at Georgia, the Arkansas Razorbacks are back on track with a sweep of Texas A&M, which brings them to 33-11 overall and 14-7 in SEC play. Vanderbilt unveils 2023 baseball schedule. 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. 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. 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. Observations & Notes: Texas A&M Series - Sports Illustrated All Hogs Odds and lines subject to change. 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. However, all indications are that Dutkanych will be a starting option for Tim Corbin, and a formidable one at that. When hes off, its a way different story. One can assume Corbins decision will most likely come down to who plays better at the start of the season and maintains consistent play. While the attrition rate has increased in . 2022s Midweek Maestro mostly utilized a two-pitch mix as a freshman, with an arsenal more predicated on control than velocity. He walked 5 of 10 batters, and allowed 5 runs during his 49-pitch inning against LSU. Arkansas right-hander Brady Tygart is expected to return from a similar injury to Elliott's this weekend against Texas A&M. All rights reserved. Horn is also a quarterback for the Tigers football team and was able to go through spring practice before returning to the baseball team full-time. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 659 Views, 5 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Coach Corbin even stated that, The best gift a program receives is when a senior player returns for their final year. 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. Edwards, whose injury is undisclosed, has a 1.93 ERA in 23 1/3 innings. That game should earn an "ESPY AWARD" !!!!!!!!! Corbin, Vandy Boys 2021 Recruiting Class No.1 and Loaded He can be reached at [emailprotected], Aiden Rutman ('25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in HOD and minoring in Communication Studies. BASEBALL TRANSFERS. Vandy Sports Board | SECRant.com Left-handed reliever Nate Ackenhausen missed close to one month for LSU before coming back last week. Bobby Kent (23) is a Senior Staff Writer for The Hustler Sports section, having been on staff since his first semester at Vanderbilt. Diaz posted an unreal .353 OBP, having almost as many walks as hits and getting beaned 8 times last year. Copyright @2023 SECRant.com. Taylor is among a number of notable injuries for LSUs pitching staff. Today, we go for the sweep with Devin Futrell on the mound. Powered by WMT Digital. Topic Stats: 8 Posts, 1,863 Views, , , 3, . His 64 RBI are a freshman record at South Carolina. Appearing in 45 career games, Maldonado is one of most experienced arms in the Vanderbilt bullpen. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 12. Both Arkansas and Tennessee have swept and been swept by an opponent from the other division. No SEC team has more conference victories during that time. That kind of velocity difference between pitches is ideal for a closer that needs to keep hitters off balance in clutch situations. Diaz is a true five-tool with a smooth glove and a bat that has a knack for finding the holes in the defense. Athanatos: 2: Topic Stats: 53 Posts, 3,342 Views, , , 9, . Topic Stats: 3 Posts, 632 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Georgias Game 3 victory over Arkansas included ninth-inning home runs in back-to-back swings. Copyright @2023 SECRant.com. 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Vanderbilt - Perfect Game Baseball Player College Commitments Lakers vs. Warriors: Second-round scouting report, prediction Tonight, with Mr. Topic Stats: 92 Posts, 6,047 Views, , V I P Topic, 19, . He's also the president of the Vanderbilt Chess Club and a superfan of the Chicago White Sox. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft. 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 Commodores do-it-all leadoff man was a consensus All-American in each of his first two collegiate campaigns and has stolen 93 bases and maintained a .326 batting average across his first 129 games as a VandyBoy. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 537 Views, 10 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Vanderbilts 60 stolen bases are tied with Texas A&M for second in the SEC, and the Commodores 74 attempts are second to Kentuckys 89. For fan discussion of the Vanderbilt Commodore baseball program. Due to construction, game day ticket sales will occur out of the McGugin Center ticket . Vanderbilt baseball drops series to Tennessee Vols in run-rule loss. SEC West teams won 15 of 28 series against teams from the SEC East last year. Georgia baseball shook off Saturday showers and a rocky Game One loss to Ole Miss to even the series with a 7-3 win. Vanderbilt (6-0), Florida (7-2), Kentucky (7-5) and South Carolina (3-2) all have winning records in their crossover games, while only LSU (5-3) and Alabama (5-4) can say the same from the West. 1 starter, right-hander Jaden Woods, missed last weeks series against Arkansas with arm soreness, according to Rogers. While Vastines freshman numbers a .196 batting average may not exactly pop out, he spent the summer sharpening his game in the Northwoods league. The South Cackalacky Game Penises, Anchor Drop: Bowling wins third national title, Bowling for Trophies: National Championship Game Thread, Saturday Game Thread: vs. For fan discussion of the Vanderbilt Commodore baseball program. The scouting site describes him as having a strong and accurate throwing arm with solid athleticism in the field and the ability to hit to all fields at the plate. 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. Last season, Kolwyck mashed 9 home runs and hit 36 RBIs to go along with a .330 OBP and a .812 OPS. 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. 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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). 1 starter, left-hander Hunter Elliott, returned last week from a UCL injury that sidelined him for more than two months. Hewett, a junior, appeared in 33 games last season and made 85 at-bats (ABs), an increase from his 15 games and 7 at-bats in his freshman campaign. 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. The Bulldogs improved to 6-2 since a series-opening loss to Kentucky on April 7. Vanderbilt Baseball. . Dates, opponents and game times for the Commodores 2023 slate are subject to change. Log in Register. Grades: 1-5. 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. The South Cackalacky Game Penises, Bowling for Trophies: National Championship Weekend, Tuesday Game Thread: vs. You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 541 Views, , , 1, . Baseball Game Day - Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official All vandy fans are welcome to join our group Every member can add and approve new members to our vandy group please add more vandy fans to our vandy group every member of our vandy group can post. Topic Stats: 11 Posts, 1,825 Views, , , 3, .