Vandy247 Podcast

Vanderbilt is landing more highly-rated recruits than it normally does. Justin Angel, Chris Lee and Sean Williams examine what's behind that. 

The 2017 MLB Draft could not have broken much better for Vanderbilt. The Commodores had a number of key recruits go un-drafted, and several more in a spot where they may not get huge contract offers. Plus, six more Commodores were picked. Chris Lee and New York Dore break down what it all means. 

Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss the end of VU's baseball season in Corvallis, talk some about the MLB Draft, and look ahead to next season. 

Vanderbilt will be a significant underdog as it heads to face Oregon State in the Corvalis Super Regional, but, that doesn't mean the Commodores can't advance to the College World Series from there. Chris Lee and New York Dore look at OSU's incredible 52-4 series, but also explain how a talented VU team could win the weekend. There's also a bit of MLB Draft talk mixed in during the hour-long podcast.

Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt's fantastic performance in the Clemson Regional, including Matt Ruppenthal's great start, Will Toffey's offensive fireworks, resurgences for Ro Coleman and Drake Fellows, the team's improved offensive approach, and much more, including how taking down Oregon State may not be the impossible order that it seems. 

Chris Lee and New York Dore look at some intriguing elements of the Clemson Regional, plus, look at which signees VU might be at risk of losing to the draft, and also talk about a few who could help next year. 

Vanderbilt will play in the NCAA Baseball Tournament starting Friday vs. St. John's in the Clemson Regional. What are the prospects for VU advancing? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich take a look at the other three teams in the regional and how the teams match up, and size up VU's chances for going to a super regional from there. 

The football commitment of Alston Orji, the 90th-ranked player in the 2018 class, was a historic one for Vanderbilt football. Chris Lee and Seabass look at where that ranks in terms of VU's recruiting history, and discuss how coach Derek Mason's top-end recruits surpass even what James Franklin did. The two also give their picks for toughest football opponent on the 2018 schedule not named "Alabama," discuss where Kyle Wright and Jeren Kendall may go in the MLB draft, and take a quick look at VU's chances of advancing in an NCAA Baseball Regional.

Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt's approach to this week's Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament, and what's at stake. Are the Commodores in the tournament, regardless of what happens? Can Vanderbilt win enough games to host a regional? How does VU match up against South Carolina in the opener, and what might the pitching plan look like? It's an information-packed episode to help get you ready for the postseason.

Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich discuss Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin's changing persona over the years, plus, discuss the good and bad of personnel and coaching strategies they saw in VU's 2-1 series loss at Arkansas.