Vanderbilt Baseball Locks in Core, Eyes Draft Future
Vanderbilt’s roster blends proven hitters, a returning pitching staff and new portal talent, while draft‑eligible players weigh professional options.
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Vanderbilt’s roster blends proven hitters, a returning pitching staff and new portal talent, while draft‑eligible players weigh professional options.
Vanderbilt is leveraging the transfer portal to add three key players — Blaize Ward, Bud Coombs and Niko Brini — while navigating injuries and the exit of bullpen stalwarts.
Vanderbilt’s roster overhaul highlights the growing reliance on the NCAA transfer portal to address pitching shortages and reshape the 2027 lineup.

Vanderbilt's season is likely over, and several juniors could be drafted in the upcoming MLB draft. Braden Holcomb had a breakout season and is the most likely to be taken. Connor Fennell, despite a down season, could still be drafted due to his pitchability. Colin Barczi had a strong offensive season but may need shoulder surgery. Other relievers like Alex Kranzler, Miller Green, Luke Guth, and Brennan Seiber are also draft-eligible and have shown potential.
The Commodores must win several games in the SEC tournament to keep their NCAA hopes alive, but a staff riddled with injuries and high ERAs presents a steep climb.
Despite setting a program home‑run record, Vanderbilt's baseball team faces a tough road in the SEC tournament, where pitching injuries and reliance on freshmen have lowered their ERA and threatened their NCAA qualification prospects.
A fog‑filled ninth inning forced a controversial call that turned a potential go‑ahead home run into a ground‑rule double, leading to Vanderbilt's 8‑7 loss and a sharp critique from coach Tim Corbin.