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Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Tennessee baseball signee Billy Carlson drafted No. 10 by the Chicago White Sox in 2025 MLB Draft
Billy Carlson, the top-ranked player in Tennessee baseball's recruiting class, was picked in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Carlson was selected No. 10 by the Chicago White Sox on July 13. He was the second straight Tennessee signee picked. Alabama shortstop Steele Hall was picked No. 9 by the Cincinnati Reds. Advertisement The Corona High School (California) superstar is ranked the No. 3 prospect nationally and the No. 2 shortstop, according to Perfect Game. He is considered by many to be the best defensive high school shortstop in the country. tabbed him the No. 7 prospect in the draft. Carlson flipped his commitment to Tennessee from Vanderbilt in October. His recruitment shifted when Vanderbilt's staff changed. The Vols got involved in Carlson's recruitment after coach Tim Corbin fired two assistants, including hitting coach Mike Baxter. Carlson looked at other options and chose Tennessee. BANANAS: How Liam Spence went from Tennessee baseball to Savannah Bananas universe The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Carlson took an official visit to Tennessee in mid-October when the Vols faced Florida in football. Advertisement This story will be updated. Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at and follow him on X @ByMikeWilson. If you enjoy Mike's coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all of it. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Billy Carlson: Chicago White Sox take Tennessee baseball signee in 2025 MLB Draft
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Vanderbilt baseball first No. 1 overall seed not to reach NCAA regional final with loss to Wright State
Vanderbilt baseball became the first No. 1 overall seed to fail to reach the regional final and the fourth No. 1 seed to be eliminated in regionals with a 5-4 loss to Wright State on June 1 in the NCAA tournament. Vanderbilt's Austin Nye gave up four runs in the first inning. Vanderbilt's only hit until the ninth inning was a solo home run by Brodie Johnston in the second inning. Advertisement Mike Mancini hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to make the score 5-3. Rustan Rigdon hit a ground rule double to score one runner. RJ Austin then flew out to end the game. The Commodores did draw eight walks and reached on an error. Vanderbilt (43-18) has been eliminated in regionals four straight seasons, tying the program high under Tim Corbin, and has not advanced to the regional final in any of the last three seasons. Vanderbilt's Austin Nye has a shaky start Vanderbilt opted to start Austin Nye, its lone remaining pitcher who has seen significant time in the rotation this season. But Nye wasn't sharp, giving up four runs in the first inning including two home runs. Advertisement After that one inning, Nye was pulled from the game and replaced by Alex Kranzler. Kranzler hit as high as 98 mph with his fastball, according to the stadium gun. He largely held Wright State at bay. He allowed one unearned run in his four innings of work, walked one and struck out five. Miller Green came in for the sixth inning and escaped a jam with the bases loaded and nobody out as he got a strikeout and then induced a double play. Green recorded four strikeouts and did not allow a run in his three innings of work. Vanderbilt's offense struggles again Brodie Johnston hit his 15th home run of the season in the second inning, the most single-season home runs for a Vanderbilt player since 2021. But outside of Johnston, the offense largely no-showed the same way it had in the first two games. Advertisement Across the three games of the regional, the Commodores recorded just 10 hits, four of which were home runs. Johnston had three of those 10 hits. Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@ or on X @aria_gerson. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball first No. 1 overall seed not to make regional final
New York Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Vanderbilt baseball becomes first No. 1 overall seed to not make a regional final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Corbin's second Vanderbilt baseball team to enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed became arguably his biggest tournament disappointment — perhaps the biggest tournament disappointment. Vanderbilt is the first No. 1 seed to not reach a regional final after falling 5-4 to Nashville Regional No. 4 seed Wright State at Hawkins Field. The Commodores (43-18) lost two of three games on their home field, managing 10 runs and a .132 average in those games. They had to come back late to beat Wright State (40-20) in the opener before falling to Louisville on Saturday — it's Louisville and Wright State for a spot in the super regionals — and Vanderbilt led for just one of the 27 innings it played. Advertisement Miami in 1999 and Tennessee in 2024 are the only No. 1 seeds to win the College World Series. Vanderbilt in 2025 is the No. 1 seed that was furthest from doing so. 'I think they're all surprising when you lose,' Corbin said when asked if this is his biggest tournament disappointment. 'When you're out, you're out. There hasn't been a day when we've been out of the tournament where I don't feel the same way. Right now, at this moment, I feel great about the effort and how hard we played. I just wish the outcome was different for the boys. That stings. But that's the nature of the game. It's cruel. It can be cruel.' Florida and No. 7 seed Georgia also were eliminated Sunday as part of a tough start for the SEC in this tournament, but Vanderbilt's misery stands out. Corbin, a national champion in 2014 and 2019, has failed to reach the second weekend of this tournament for the fourth straight year after coming within one win of the national title in 2021. This was not a dominant No. 1 overall seed, not like his David Price-led 2007 team that was upset by Michigan in a regional final. But it was a team on a tear, strong defensively and on the mound all season, then adding offensive punch in the latter stages of the season to win the SEC Tournament and become a serious threat for Omaha. But like the No. 6 seed Vanderbilt team of 2023, it came up small at the plate when the pressure was on. Corbin snapped at a reporter Saturday night for asking about the offensive struggles after the 3-2 loss to Louisville, but acknowledged the issues in an emotional presser Sunday and said: 'I just felt like I didn't equip (my players) properly in some way.' 'We just didn't find the holes,' said Vandy designated hitter Mike Mancini, who sparked a ninth-inning rally and would have scored the tying run on a Rustan Rigdon double — but the ball bounced into the stands in right center, forcing Mancini to stay at third. Advertisement He was still at third as RJ Austin flew out to end the game. Wright State lefty starter Griffen Paige came into the game with an 8.90 earned-run average but completely dominated the Commodores, holding them to a single hit in eight innings. Corbin said he believed this season helped his program take a step forward after a dip that has coincided with rival Tennessee's rise. But narratives in this sport are almost exclusively created in the postseason. 'I don't take anything for granted, I don't need a damn life scare to appreciate what I'm doing every day,' Corbin said. 'But you get to the ballpark, get to the yard every day and put on the pants, then the next week you put on the pants and no one is there. The locker room is cleaned out. It's a heavy, heavy hit. … It's just really, really tough. Really tough. It maxes you out.'
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
College World Series predictions: Who will reach Omaha in 2025 NCAA baseball tournament?
College World Series predictions: Who will reach Omaha in 2025 NCAA baseball tournament? Show Caption Hide Caption Tim Corbin on Vanderbilt baseball 2025 team in NCAA tournament Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin talked about his team's NCAA regional selection and the 2025 squad. The full 64-team field for the NCAA baseball tournament was released on Monday, which means all eyes are on which eight programs can reach the College World Series in 2025. Vanderbilt, playing its best baseball at the right time, earned the No. 1 overall seed of the tournament after winning the SEC tournament championship. The rest of the SEC also dominated the regional host locations, with eight of the 16 national seeds belonging to the conference, including each of the top four. REQUIRED READING: College baseball tournament bracket winners and losers starts with SEC Texas, who finished No. 1 in the SEC regular season standings and was picked as the No. 2 overall seed of the NCAA tournament, is another top contender for the national title under first-year coach Jim Schlossnagle, who led Texas A&M to the national championship series last season. However, there are likely to be some upsets in the NCAA tournament. Here are our College World Series participants predictions after the bracket was revealed Monday: College World Series predictions No. 1 Vanderbilt The Commodores are red hot entering the NCAA tournament, having won the SEC championship and their last three SEC series against Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. Vanderbilt has a strong group of pitchers, led by starters JD Thompson and Cody Bowker, who each have sub-4.5 ERAs on the season. Vandy's bullpen has also been a huge strength, led by closer Sawyer Hawks, who was a second-team All-SEC selection and boasts a 1.64 ERA across 44 innings this season. Vanderbilt bats have also started to come around, despite not being a huge home run-hitting team. Riley Nelson was one of the best bats in college baseball this season, though, as he holds a .358 batting average and a .534 slugging percentage. Northeastern Every College World Series prediction needs a dark horse, right? Northeastern, winners of a remarkable 27 consecutive games, boasts one of the best pitching staff in the country. The Huskies have a 2.92 ERA as a team this season, which is 0.32 runs per average lower than Coastal Carolina, who ranks second nationally. Northeastern has used the same three pitchers in its weekend rotation all season, as Will Jones, Jordan Gottesman and Aiven Cabral each own ERAs under 2.75 with more than 69 innings pitched each. Northeastern has the pitching depth necessary for both regional and super regional wins. It must first win the Tallahassee Regional, which also comprises No. 9 Florida State, Mississippi State and Bethune-Cookman. REQUIRED READING: When does the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament start? Regional schedules, venues No. 5 North Carolina The Tar Heels made the College World Series in 2024, falling in the second round to Tennessee and Florida State. North Carolina has quality pitching depth and plenty of slugging potential in its lineup. Ace pitcher Jake Knapp was dominant in 2025, winning ACC Pitcher of the Year after going 12-0 with a 2.17 ERA. Catcher Luke Stevenson and first baseman Hunter Stokely were both first-team All-ACC selections after hitting 18 and 13 home runs, respectively. North Carolina can get it done offensively and defensively. The Tar Heels open with their home regional against Oklahoma, Nebraska and Holy Cross. The Chapel Hill Regional winner matches up with Eugene Regional winner. No. 13 Coastal Carolina Pitching depth is as important as anything in the postseason, and it's a strength for Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers are No. 8 in RPI, despite playing in the Sun Belt, a non-major conference. They went 48-11 on the season and have wins over No. 11 Clemson and No. 16 Southern Miss, who both were selected as national seeds. Coastal Carolina has the nation's second-best pitching staff by ERA at 3.24, which only ranks behind Northeastern. Ace Jacob Morrison was elite in 2025, with a 1.90 ERA and .87 WHIP across 85 1/3 innings. Morrison, who stands 6-foot-8, has an 11-0 record on the year. Coastal Carolina hosts Florida, East Carolina and Fairfield in the Conway Regional, and lines up with the winner of the Auburn Regional. REQUIRED READING: NCAA baseball bracket 2025: Full regional schedule, matchups, dates for CWS field No. 2 Texas Jim Schlossnagle knows how to get it done in the postseason, despite not yet having a national championship win. Schlossnagle has one of his most capable teams yet in his first season with Texas, and led Texas A&M to the national championship last season. While the Longhorns didn't win the SEC tournament, they did finish with the league's best regular season record after going an impressive 22-8 in conference play. Like most teams on this list, Texas gets it done on the mound. Starters Max Grubbs and Luke Harrison both threw more than 50 innings this season with a sub-3.0 ERA, and the Longhorns also boast perhaps the most dynamic bullpen weapon in college baseball in Dylan Volantis, who was the SEC Freshman of the Year after picking up 12 saves in 45 1/3 innings. Texas hosts UTSA, Kansas State and Houston Christian in the Austin Regional, which lines up with the winner of the Los Angeles Regional, hosted by No. 15 UCLA. No. 10 Ole Miss Ole Miss rose to a No. 10 seed thanks to its strong showing at the SEC tournament, which saw it reach the championship game after beating LSU, Arkansas and Florida. The Rebels also ended the regular season with a series win over No. 4 Auburn. Ole Miss can really hit, with six batters who hit double-digit home runs this season. It also has a bona fide ace in Hunter Elliott, who threw 78 2/3 innings with a 3.09 ERA and 94 strikeouts. The Rebels are playing their best baseball heading into the postseason, which almost always bodes well. Ole Miss hosts Georgia Tech, Western Kentucky and Murray State in the Oxford Regional, and lines up with the Athens Regional winner, which includes No. 7 Georgia. REQUIRED READING: How does NCAA baseball tournament work? Explaining regionals, supers, CWS format No. 6 LSU LSU is back as a regional host in 2025 after barely making the NCAA tournament in 2024 and failing to move past the first weekend. The Tigers are well equipped for a run back to the College World Series, though, as they look to reach Omaha for the first time since 2023, when they won the national championship with a loaded roster that included Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews. LSU has another strong lineup again, with six hitters batting over .310 this season. Jared Jones is one of the best hitters in college baseball, as he hit .333 with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs in 2025. Tigers ace Kade Anderson, one of the top projected left-handed pitchers in the 2025 MLB Draft, threw a team-high 89 innings to a 3.54 ERA this season with a ridiculous 145 strikeouts. No. 2 pitcher Anthony Eyanson was also solid, with a 2.77 ERA in 84 1/3 innings. LSU is one of college baseball's top programs and will get back to Omaha in 2025. Don't be surprised if it leads the Jello shot leaderboards again, either. The Tigers host Dallas Baptist, Rhode Island and Arkansas-Little Rock in the Baton Rouge Regional, matching up with the Clemson Regional. No. 3 Arkansas Arkansas was one of the best teams in college baseball in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but was upset in back-to-back years in its own regional. That changes in 2025. Shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was the SEC Player of the Year after batting .353 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs. The Razorbacks' lineup also includes six other players who hit double-digit home runs or batted over .300. Arkansas doesn't have quite the pitching prowess it possessed in recent years, as starters Zach Root, Gabe Gaeckle and Landon Beidelschies each have ERAs over 4.00 this season. Its bullpen is a strength, however, with numerous arms capable of stretching out games. Teams of Arkansas' caliber can't get upset in three straight years, right? The Razorbacks host Kansas, Creighton and North Dakota State, and match up with the winner of the Knoxville Regional.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Vanderbilt earns No. 1 seed in NCAA baseball tournament; record 13 SEC teams are in 64-team field
FILE - The NCAA logo is seen on a baseball during an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game between Louisiana-Lafayette and Mississippi State in Lafayette, La., Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, file) FILE - Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin walks on the field during an NCAA regional college tournament baseball game against Xavier, June 4, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) FILE - The NCAA logo is seen on a baseball during an NCAA college baseball tournament regional game between Louisiana-Lafayette and Mississippi State in Lafayette, La., Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, file) FILE - Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin walks on the field during an NCAA regional college tournament baseball game against Xavier, June 4, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Vanderbilt, which gave up just three runs over three games in the SEC Tournament, was awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on Monday and was among a record 13 teams from the conference to be selected to the 64-team field. The tournament opens Friday with 16 double-elimination regionals. Winners advance to eight best-of-three super regionals. Those winners move on to the College World Series in Omaha beginning June 13. Advertisement Vanderbilt has won eight straight games and 13 of its past 16 to earn the No. 1 seed for the second time, and first since 2007. The Commodores, who play Wright State in the opener of the Nashville Regional, is in the tournament for the 19th straight time for the longest active streak. The national seeds following Vanderbilt (42-16) are Texas (42-12), Arkansas (43-13), Auburn (38-18), North Carolina (42-12), LSU (43-14), Georgia (42-15) and Oregon State (41-12-1). Those eight teams would be in line to host super regionals if they win their regionals. Seeds Nos. 9 through 16: Florida State (38-14), Mississippi (40-19), Clemson (44-16), Oregon (42-14), Coastal Carolina (48-11), Tennessee (43-16), UCLA (42-16) and Southern Mississippi (44-14). The last four teams to get at-large bids, in alphabetical order, were Arizona State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Southern California. Advertisement The first four teams left out were Southeastern Louisiana, Troy, UConn and Virginia. The SEC's 13 teams in the tournament are two more than its record 11 that made it in 2024. ___ AP college sports:
