MLB Draft, Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt baseball commit Aiden Stillman went undrafted in this year's MLB Draft. Stillman stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 190 pounds from Trinity Prep School in Florida. According to MLB scouting, he is the No. 105 overall player in this year’s draft class.
Evan Hampton, a 4-star running back in the class of 2026, flipped from Louisville to Vanderbilt football, he announced July 14 on social media. "Immediately after visiting I felt a sense of community, and recognized the university's commitment to excellence both academically and athletically," Hampton said in a statement.
Another need is at pitcher, where Vanderbilt needs a proven weekend starter to slot in alongside returners Connor Fennell and Austin Nye. The Commodores did add a commitment from high school lefty Aiden Stillman, who helps ease the loss of Ethan McElvain after his transfer to Arkansas.
Tennessee Baseball’s pipeline to the pros was on full display during the 2025 MLB Draft. Not only were multiple Vols on the roster selected, but the future of t
Carter Johnstone, a Cal State Fullerton third baseman and younger brother of transfer pick up Logan Johnstone, committed to Vanderbilt on June 24.
Vanderbilt baseball addressed NIL, the transfer portal and assistant staff but may have lost in another regional due to the pressure of being No. 1.
Twice during that game, Barczi hit an umpire with a line drive up the middle. “He just hit the ball so hard, and the umpires could not get out of the way,” Naperville Central coach Mike Stock recalled. As Barczi came to the plate for his third at-bat, the umpires repositioned themselves.
Johnstone was draft eligible, but after not being taken in the 2025 MLB Draft, he decided to officially declare his intention on playing in Nashville next spring. Johnstone’s decision to play for Vanderbilt gives the Commodores an offensive boost going into next season.