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Tyler Baird

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Vanderbilt lands Southern Cal transfer pitcher Gavin Lauridsen in bid to revive rotation

Gavin Lauridsen, a Southern California transfer, has pledged to Vanderbilt baseball. As a 2026 freshman he posted a 3‑1 record, 4.73 ERA and three saves across 452 ⅓ innings, striking out 40 while walking 27. His fastball reaches 96 mph and he mixes a curveball and changeup. The Commodores, who missed the NCAA Tournament last season with a 5.23 team ERA, hope the newcomer will help lower walk and hit‑by‑pitch rates that ranked among the SEC’s worst.

Jun 27, 2026

Vanderbilt Baseball Eyes SEC Tournament Run for NCAA Spot

Vanderbilt must win four straight games in the SEC Tournament to protect a 19‑year NCAA regional streak. The path includes Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and possibly Texas or Texas A&M, with pitching ace Connor Fennell and coach Tim Corbin at the center of the story.

May 19, 2026

Vanderbilt Baseball’s Uphill Battle in the SEC Tournament

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.

May 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Baseball Sweeps South Carolina, Eyes SEC Tournament

Vanderbilt completed a three‑game sweep of South Carolina, highlighted by Ryker Waite’s clutch homer and a revamped pitching staff. Coach Tim Corbin’s team now faces a pivotal SEC tournament in Hoover, Alabama, where multiple wins could secure an automatic bid or an at‑large spot.

May 16, 2026