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Vanderbilt announced the hiring of Travis Jewett, a veteran coach with a championship pedigree, to a newly created role that blends player development with personnel oversight.
Vanderbilt’s 2027 baseball roster is taking shape after the MLB draft, with a strong offense returning most of its production and several top transfers and recruits set to join. Pitching remains the biggest question, as younger arms step into starting roles and the staff awaits the potential return of Connor Fennell.
Only 45 high school players were chosen in the first 135 picks, as college programs leveraged name, image and likeness agreements to retain top prospects and reshape the draft landscape.
Vanderbilt expects at least five top‑100 prospects to join the program, while key undrafted players consider returning for another season.
Matt Conte, a Wake Forest catcher, has pulled out of the 2026 MLB Draft and will join Vanderbilt next season after a .274 average and 12 home runs.
Vanderbilt secures a top transfer catcher as he pulls out of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Matt Conte, a draft‑eligible sophomore catcher from Wake Forest, has elected to forgo the 2026 MLB Draft and commit to Vanderbilt, where he is expected to start at catcher. His decision comes alongside the draft‑eligibility of two other Vanderbilt transfers, Dominic Monaco and Niko Brini, who are not projected to be selected.
Maddix Simpson, a standout infielder from Ohio State, announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on July 10, bringing a .283 average, eight doubles and four home runs from the 2026 campaign and elite defensive skills at both third base and shortstop.
Vanderbilt has added eight players through the transfer portal, including experienced pitcher Shane Brinham, ACC catcher Matt Conte, and power hitter Hunter Ray, aiming to address key needs and inject youthful upside into the squad.
Vanderbilt's baseball team adds experienced catcher Matt Conte via the transfer portal, joining a lineup that already ranked among the SEC's most potent offenses.
Matt Conte, a draft‑eligible sophomore, chose Vanderbilt after a standout 2026 season at Wake Forest, bringing 12 home runs and a .274 average to the SEC.
Twelve Wake Forest baseball players were named to the 2026 All-ACC Academic Team, the most honors in a three-year stretch and tied for fourth most conference-wide.
The West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Wake Forest 10-5, highlighted by a decisive sixth‑inning rally and strong pitching from Dawson Montesa, setting up a regional final clash with Kentucky.
The Demon Deacons and the Mountaineers meet in an elimination game of the NCAA Baseball Tournament Regionals on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a spot in the regional championship on the line.
Kentucky overcame an early deficit and a late homer to beat Wake Forest 6‑5, powered by a five‑run sixth inning and clutch performances from Braxton Van Cleave, Carson Hansen and Jayce Tharnish.
In the 2026 NCAA Baseball Morgantown Regional, Wake Forest edged Kentucky 8‑3, highlighted by ace Chris Levonas' 2.90 ERA and contributions from several standout players.
The Deacons fell 7‑3 to Duke in their final regular‑season game, but a series win and strong individual outings set the stage for the upcoming 2026 ACC Tournament.
In a rain‑soaked showdown at Jack Coombs Field, Duke’s offense sputtered early, allowing Wake Forest to build a four‑run lead before the Blue Devils trimmed the margin. Senior Day looms as the final game approaches.
The Blue Devils were unable to recover from a four-run hole, with Matthew Strand's 13th home run and Michael DiMartini's RBI single unable to spark a comeback.