Jim Callis from MLB.com and MLB Pipeline joins Max Herz to discuss Vanderbilt baseball's outcomes in the MLB Draft following the signing deadline. Topics include Kumar Rocker's no deal with the Mets with tons of inside reporting from Jim, why the Rangers loved Jack Leiter so much that they pulled him away from his top choice destination, how much Dom Keegan could rise with a good year behind the plate in 2022, and which late blooming Commodore area scouts were asking him for info on leading up to the draft. Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast with Max Herz on 102.5 The Game

Anchor Down Podcast, Aug. 2, 2021: Jim Callis on the VandyBoys MLB Draft

Max Herz and 102.5 The Game host/Vanderbilt baseball alum Willy Daunic recap the Commodores' sweep of the 2021 Nashville Regional with in-depth breakdowns of each game:-0:00, Our general thoughts on the Regional as Georgia Tech pushed Vandy twice on Saturday and Sunday.-12:00, The Commodores open up with a shutout win over Presbyterian behind Kumar Rocker and some early offense-23:45, The VandyBoys take down Georgia Tech, 4-3, in the 1-0 game by taking advantage of two errors by the Jacket infield and a hard-earned six innings by Jack Leiter, who had to work his hardest for everything he got Saturday night.-44:00, We said the podcast would only be 45 minutes, then we spent 45 minutes talking about one game. The Sunday night/Monday morning 11 inning finale between Vandy and Georgia Tech certainly deserved the extra time. The Commodores prevailed 14-11, in a game with four lead changes and four ties along the way with a wild ride at the end.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, June 7, 2021: Nashville Regional Mega Recap with Willy Daunic

Max Herz previews the 2021 Nashville Regional hosted by Vanderbilt baseball this weekend:-0:00, Max's biggest thoughts on the regional and who Vandy fans should be pulling hard for in Game 1-7:30, Presbyterian baseball coach Elton Pollock-17:00, Indiana St. broadcaster Luke Martin-38:30, Georgia Tech broadcaster Wiley BallardSubscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, June 3, 2021: Nashville Regional Preview with Presbyterian coach Elton Pollock, Indiana St. broadcaster Luke Martin, & Georgia Tech broadcaster Wiley Ballard

Vanderbilt baseball sophomore outfielder Troy LaNeve joins Max Herz for this week's VandyBoys player interview. Topics include breaking into the lineup for his first five college starts over the last two weeks, his success hitting for power, his approach at the plate and how it paid off on his homer against Alabama, and what he's told Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter about their potential draft destination of Pittsburgh.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, May 19, 2021: VandyBoys OF Troy LaNeve

As Minor League Baseball finally returns this week for the 2021 season with its condensed realignment, Max Herz interviews four former Vanderbilt baseball players who were affected by the changes and 2020's cancellation in different ways:-6:30, Former Commodore shortstop Connor Kaiser (2016-18), a third round pick of the Pirates in 2018, jumps over two levels of the MiLB ladder as he joins the AAA Indianapolis Indians after playing A-ball in 2019.-19:00, Justin Wilson came to Vanderbilt as a junior college transfer in the summer of 2016, and pitched in seven games for the 2018 Commodores before being drafted in the 23rd round by the Yankees. After a strong 2019 in short season A-ball, Wilson's first full season assignment is a jump to High-A as he joins the Hudson Valley Renegades to start 2021.-31:15, Rhett Wiseman was a Commodore fan favorite from 2013-15 as the starting right fielder on Vandy's first two College World Series finalist teams, including the 2014 championship. Wiseman was drafted in the 3rd round by the Nationals in 2015, and returns to the AA Harrisburg Senators this year for his sixth Minor League Season. All three of his previous MiLB clubs prior to Harrisburg were eliminated in the realignment.-45:40, Patrick Raby is Vanderbilt's career leader in pitcher wins, racking up 32 wins in the VandyBoys rotation over four seasons from 2016-19. Raby was drafted by the Reds in the 17th round during the 2019 national championship season, and pitched in rookie ball for the rest of that summer. He decided to retire from professional baseball prior to this 2021 season, and explains what led him to that decision in this interview.Special thanks to all four guests for joining the podcast this week. Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, May 3, 2021: VandyBoys MiLB Realignment Roundup with Connor Kaiser, Justin Wilson, Rhett Wiseman, and Patrick Raby

ESPN's Clinton Yates joins Max Herz to talk about Vanderbilt baseball. Topics include his love of college baseball, the VandyBoys' role in putting black ballplayers on big stages, and Kumar Rocker's journey from the Dream Series to the College World Series.Also on this episode, we ask Kumar Rocker why his velocity was down for two starts and explain why it's back to normal (19:30), and make up for Monday's missing Tim Corbin quote of the week with a double dose of Corbs comedy (22:30).Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 29, 2021: Clinton Yates of ESPN, The Undefeated columnist and Around the Horn panelist

Max Herz recaps Vanderbilt baseball's series win over Mississippi State this weekend in a top five matchup at Hawkins Field. Topics include:-Kumar Rocker's complete game was his most efficient outing ever-Jack Leiter got hit Saturday but Vandy had their chances to seize the series in Game 2-Carter Young bounced back to be the hitting hero Sunday while Chris McElvain pulled major weight out of the bullpen and Nick Maldonado effortlessly finished it off. We also examine why what Maldonado's doing right now is so unique.-Enrique Bradfield Jr. probably has more stolen bases than your entire team combined-Injury update on Miles GarrettSubscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 26, 2021: MSU Baseball Series Recap

Vanderbilt sophomore catcher CJ Rodriguez joins Max Herz for this week's VandyBoys player interview. Topics include pitch framing and what it feels like to steal a strike, why his hitting has gone to another level this season, and calling pitches for Kumar Rocker.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 22, 2021: Vanderbilt catcher CJ Rodriguez

Max Herz recaps Vanderbilt baseball's series win over Tennessee this past weekend. Topics include Kumar Rocker's strong outing and high cutter usage, Vandy running the Vols in the weekend-long home run derby, how Vanderbilt was one reliever short of sweeping the series, Enrique Bradfield Jr. scoring on a sac pop, and correcting some common misconceptions we've heard about this past weekend.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 19, 2021: Tennessee Baseball Series Recap

Max Herz recaps Vanderbilt baseball's series loss to Georgia and analyzes Bronson Arroyo's incredible tribute to Walker Buehler.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 12, 2021: Georgia Baseball Series Recap

Vanderbilt sophomore infielder Parker Noland joins Max Herz for this week's VandyBoys player interview. Topics include his defensive improvements and versatility filling in for injured teammates at new positions, his opposite field power and how SEC teams are pitching him to counter that, why Farragut HS baseball is so special, and how close he was to going pro out of high school.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 7, 2021: Vanderbilt INF Parker Noland

Vanderbilt baseball is 8-1 and in sole possession of the SEC lead through three conference series after a pair of road sweeps. Max Herz breaks down Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker's stellar starts to the conference season, why the VandyBoys are in perfect position to own the sport the rest of the season, and Parker Noland's underrated value.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

Anchor Down Podcast, Apr. 5, 2021: Mizzou and LSU Baseball Series Recaps

Adam Ravenelle was on the mound when Vanderbilt clinched its first baseball national title in 2014 and is now the Manager of Performance Analytics at WIN Reality, a virtual reality baseball company that partners with the VandyBoys. Ravenelle joins Max Herz to discuss what WIN Reality is, how Vanderbilt baseball is using the technology this season, and his college and pro pitching careers.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Mar. 31, 2021: Adam Ravenelle, former Vandy pitcher & Manager of Performance Analytics at WIN Reality

Adam Ravenelle was on the mound when Vanderbilt won its first baseball national title in 2014 and is now the Manager of Performance Analytics at WIN Reality, a virtual reality baseball company that partners with the VandyBoys. Ravenelle joins Max Herz to discuss what WIN Reality is, how Vanderbilt baseball is using the technology this season, and his college and pro pitching careers.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Mar. 31, 2021: Adam Ravenelle, former Vandy pitcher & Manger of Performance Analytics at WIN Reality

Our second VandyBoys player interview of the season features sophomore relief pitcher Nick Maldonado with Max Herz. Topics include his pitch mix, his middle name honoring a Hall of Fame closer, becoming a pitcher at Vanderbilt after being recruited as a position player, and his baseball-laden siblings.Subscribe to the Anchor Down Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher!

Anchor Down Podcast, Mar. 18, 2021: Vanderbilt RHP Nick Maldonado

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Anchor Down Podcast with Max Herz on 102.5 The Game

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