Vanderbilt Baseball Alumni Making an Impact

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Vanderbilt baseball alumni in the MLB

Since the early 2000s, Vanderbilt baseball has been one of the most successful programs in college baseball The team has made it to the College World Series five times, winning it all in 2014. They have also produced a number of Major League Baseball (MLB) stars, including David Price, Sonny Gray Jeremy Sowers, and Mike Minor

Today, there are close to 30 Vanderbilt alumni playing in the MLB. That list includes some of the best players in the league, like Mookie Betts J.J. Hardy, and Dan Jennings These Vandy alums are making an impact on the diamond and represent the school well.

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in the minor leagues

Vanderbilt has a rich baseball tradition, and that tradition continues to pay dividends at the minor league level. Below are just some of the Vanderbilt Baseball alumni who are currently making an impact in the minors:

Dansby Swanson (Atlanta Braves): The No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft Swanson is among the top prospects in all of baseball. The slick-fielding shortstop is currently playing for the Double-A Mississippi Braves and is one of the leaders in a very solid Atlanta farm system

Tyler Beede (San Francisco Giants): A first-round pick in 2014, Beede made his Major League debut with the Giants earlier this season and has since been up-and-down between Triple-A and San Francisco He’s currently pitching for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.

Tony Kemp (Houston Astros): An outstanding contact hitter, Kemp has been one of the Houston Astros’ best prospects over the past few years. He made his Major League debut earlier this season and is currently playing for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.

Mark Montgomery (New York Yankees): One of the top relief prospects in baseball, Montgomery has been steadily climbing up the Yankees’ farm system over the past few years. He’s currently pitching for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in college

Vanderbilt Baseball has a long and successful history, with alumni going on to have successful college careers. Here are some of the most notable Vanderbilt Baseball alumni in college today:

-Willie Abreu, OF, Miami
-Rhett Wiseman, OF, Vanderbilt
-ZacaoElias, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
– Walker Buehler, RHP, Vanderbilt
– Carson Fulmer, RHP, Vanderbilt
– Dansby Swanson SS, Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in high school

High school baseball is always an exciting time for young athletes and their families. It’s a time when players get to show off their hard work and dedication on the field, and it’s also a time when they can impress college scouts with their skills. While some High School athletes go on to play college baseball others choose to pursue professional careers. Vanderbilt University has produced many successful baseball players who have gone on to have successful professional careers. Here are just a few of them.

Dansby Swanson: Dansby Swanson was drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015. He made his Major League debut in 2016 and has since become one of the league’s most exciting young players Swanson is a two-time All-Star and was named National League Rookie of the Year in 2016.

David Price: David Price was drafted fifth overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2007. He made his Major League debut in 2008 and quickly established himself as one of the league’s top pitchers. Price is a five-time All-Star and was named American League Cy Young Award winner in 2012.

Sonny Gray: Sonny Gray was drafted 18th overall by the Oakland Athletics in 2011. He made his Major League debut in 2013 and has since become one of the league’s top pitchers. Gray is a two-time All-Star and was named American League Pitcher of the Year in 2015.

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in the military

Since the outbreak of World War II, Vanderbilt baseball has lost alumni to military service in every American conflict. The total is now at least 20, with the most recent being pitcher Philip Pfeifer, who left the team in 2016 to enlist in the U.S. Army.

Pfeifer, from Franklin, Tenn., was a key member of Vanderbilt’s 2014 SEC Championship team, appearing in 35 games with a 6-2 record and 3.14 ERA. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers after his junior season but opted to return to Vanderbilt for his senior year.

In May 2016, Pfeifer enlisted in the Army and began his training at Fort Benning, Ga. He was later assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky., and deployed to Afghanistan in 2017.

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in coaching

Many Vanderbilt baseball alumni are making an impact in coaching at all levels of the sport. Here are some of the most notable names:

--Jimmy Johns is the Head Coach at Clemson University
--Tim Corbin is the head coach at Vanderbilt University
--Barry Larkin is the Head Coach at the University of Cincinnati
-David Price is an Assistant Coach at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in the front office

Vanderbilt Baseball alumni are making an impact in baseball front offices across the country. In the past decade, Vanderbilt has sent eight alumni to work in baseball front offices, including five who are currently working as general managers or assistant general managers.

Vanderbilt’s front office alumni include:
-Neal Huntington (Pittsburgh Pirates GM)
– Theo Epstein (Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations)
– Jared Porter (Arizona Diamondbacks, GM)
– David Forst (Oakland Athletics GM)
– Josh Byrnes (Los Angeles Dodgers Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations)
– Mike Elias (Houston Astros Assistant GM)
– Eli Marvin (Washington Nationals Assistant GM)
– Thad Levine (Minnesota Twins Senior Vice President and General Manager)

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in the media

Since Vanderbilt University’s baseball program began in 1886, it has produced numerous Major League Baseball (MLB) alumni. As of 2019, 30 Vanderbilt alumni have played in MLB. Vanderbilt has had at least one player in every MLB season since 1951. Notable Vanderbilt baseball alumni include pitchers David Price and Sonny Gray, as well as second baseman Dansby Swanson.

In recent years Vanderbilt Baseball alumni have made an impact in the media as well. David Price, who won the 2012 American League Cy Young Award is now a pitching analyst for the Boston Red Sox on NESN. Sonny Gray, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft is now a color commentator for the New York Yankees on the YES Network. Dansby Swanson, who was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the first overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft is now a studio analyst for MLB Network

Vanderbilt baseball alumni in other professions

While some Vanderbilt baseball alumni have gone on to successful careers in Major League Baseball others have made their mark in a variety of other professions. Here are just a few of the many former Commodores who are making a difference in the world today.

-Attorney David Boies is best known for representing vice president Al Gore in Bush v. Gore, the landmark Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 presidential election.

– Dr. James Crowe is a renowned expert in virology and head of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center, one of the leading research centers for developing vaccines for diseases like Ebola and HIV.

– George Cushingberry Jr., an alumnus of both Vanderbilt and Harvard Law School, is a prominent Detroit attorney and politician who has served on the city council and as Wayne County prosecutor.

– Andres Lopez is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, one of the world’s leading law firms, and he also serves on Vanderbilt’s Board of Trustees.

Vanderbilt baseball alumni giving back

Since its establishment in 1868, Vanderbilt University’s Baseball Program has produced a number of major league baseball (MLB) alumni. These alumni have gone on to find success not only in baseball, but also in a variety of other fields. Despite their success, many Vanderbilt Baseball alumni still make time to give back to the university and its current students.

Some notable Vanderbilt baseball alumni include:

-David Price, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and winner of the 2012 American League Cy Young Award
-Jared Weaver, pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels and winner of the 2006 AL Rookie of the Year Award
-Pedro Alvarez, third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and two-time MLB All-Star