Aria Gerson
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Vanderbilt and college baseball for Tennessean/USA TODAY Network | Big Ten baseball sicko | Lover of spreadsheets, collector of minor league t-shirts, hater of replay
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I’m surprised this isn’t brought up more with Tucker, but my biggest concern wouldn’t be that “he doesn’t have elite bat speed” per se. It’s this: significant decline over the last 3 years in EV, sprint speed, defense, arm strength.
That coupled with the injuries is scary
That coupled with the injuries is scary
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m surprised this isn’t brought up more with Tucker, but my biggest concern wouldn’t be that “he doesn’t have elite bat speed” per se. It’s this: significant decline over the last 3 years in EV, sprint speed, defense, arm strength.
That coupled with the injuries is scary
That coupled with the injuries is scary
Throughout the fall, Vanderbilt has been tracking its hitters’ progress with a focus on three pillars. This is a similar approach to what is used by many pro teams.
It will be interesting to see how this impacts the current roster with several players who excel in one pillar but struggle in another
It will be interesting to see how this impacts the current roster with several players who excel in one pillar but struggle in another
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Throughout the fall, Vanderbilt has been tracking its hitters’ progress with a focus on three pillars. This is a similar approach to what is used by many pro teams.
It will be interesting to see how this impacts the current roster with several players who excel in one pillar but struggle in another
It will be interesting to see how this impacts the current roster with several players who excel in one pillar but struggle in another
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
this person sent me multiple hate emails! including this one
October 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
this person sent me multiple hate emails! including this one
this was my favorite hate mail I have ever received, and I must note, Tennessee had swept Vanderbilt twice prior to this and did not sweep once afterwards. The beginning of the end of Tony V?
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
this was my favorite hate mail I have ever received, and I must note, Tennessee had swept Vanderbilt twice prior to this and did not sweep once afterwards. The beginning of the end of Tony V?
Two Vanderbilt recruiting tidbits of note:
October 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Two Vanderbilt recruiting tidbits of note:
my case for Tony Vitello as guest picker
October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
my case for Tony Vitello as guest picker
A few suggestions:
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A few suggestions:
For those who have been wondering, here is the official #VandyBoys fall roster, per the program. Includes updated heights and weights:
October 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
For those who have been wondering, here is the official #VandyBoys fall roster, per the program. Includes updated heights and weights:
Here is a list of SEC baseball players on Division Series rosters.
The 10 players come from 8 different schools. Five of the 8 Division Series teams have an SEC player, but the Phillies have 4 while no one else has more than 2
The 10 players come from 8 different schools. Five of the 8 Division Series teams have an SEC player, but the Phillies have 4 while no one else has more than 2
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Here is a list of SEC baseball players on Division Series rosters.
The 10 players come from 8 different schools. Five of the 8 Division Series teams have an SEC player, but the Phillies have 4 while no one else has more than 2
The 10 players come from 8 different schools. Five of the 8 Division Series teams have an SEC player, but the Phillies have 4 while no one else has more than 2
Happy LSU week! When I was asked to devise a narrative wherein Vanderbilt wins a national title, this was one of the games I had the most fun with. My favorite anecdote:
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy LSU week! When I was asked to devise a narrative wherein Vanderbilt wins a national title, this was one of the games I had the most fun with. My favorite anecdote:
Texas, Louisville
October 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Texas, Louisville
Here is is folks: your annual list of SEC baseball players on MLB wild card rosters.
There are just 8 players this year, from 8 different SEC schools, but 7 of the 8 players are on either the Cubs or Red Sox.
* - played for current SEC school before it joined SEC
There are just 8 players this year, from 8 different SEC schools, but 7 of the 8 players are on either the Cubs or Red Sox.
* - played for current SEC school before it joined SEC
September 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Here is is folks: your annual list of SEC baseball players on MLB wild card rosters.
There are just 8 players this year, from 8 different SEC schools, but 7 of the 8 players are on either the Cubs or Red Sox.
* - played for current SEC school before it joined SEC
There are just 8 players this year, from 8 different SEC schools, but 7 of the 8 players are on either the Cubs or Red Sox.
* - played for current SEC school before it joined SEC
FSU, Kentucky, NC State, UCLA
September 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
FSU, Kentucky, NC State, UCLA
the very last citation!
September 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
the very last citation!
Best piece of minor league merch I have owned
September 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Best piece of minor league merch I have owned
Making very liberal use of this meme today
September 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Making very liberal use of this meme today
yes I did drive 6.5 hours straight to the ballpark without stopping at the hotel first
September 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
yes I did drive 6.5 hours straight to the ballpark without stopping at the hotel first