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Taylor Hodges

Taylor Hodges

Joined: Feb 1, 2025

Taylor Hodges is a staff writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI covering all-things Vanderbilt. Taylor brings more than a decade’s worth of award-winning sports writing, photography and video experience covering every level of sports — from Little League baseball to professional sports and other sports like hunting and fishing. Taylor is fueled by his lifelong passion for sports that began the same day Kirk Gibson hit his legendary World Series walk-off home run, Arkansas beat Texas in Austin and No. 4 Notre Dame beat No. 1 Miami in the Catholics vs. Convicts game.

Vanderbilt players stand together before Friday's NCAA Regional game against Wright State.
Baseball

Vanderbilt Avoids Historic Loss, Rallies to beat Wright State 4-3

The Commodores were no-hit through six innings, but a pitching change led to Vanderbilt scoring four runs in the seventh and eighth innings to secure the win.

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Vanderbilt Commodores' RJ Austin (42) celebrates after catching the final out as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ole Miss Rebels 3-2.
Baseball

Game Preview: Wright State Raiders at Vanderbilt Commodores, NCAA Regional

No. 1 overall seed Vanderbilt will begin its road to Omaha tonight against the four-seed in the Nashville NCAA Regional, Wright State.

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Vanderbilt pitcher JD Thompson (22) pitches against Arkansas during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 28, 2025.
Baseball

Vanderbilt Starting Pitcher for NCAA Regional vs. Wright State Revealed

The Commodores will send out the same pitcher Friday that started last year's NCAA Regional game against Coastal Carolina.

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Vanderbilt's Allyria McBride is one of seven Commodores that will be competing at the NCAA East First Round at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday.
Other Sports

Vanderbilt Athletes to Compete at NCAA First Round: The Anchor, May 29, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin interviews prior to the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
SEC

College Football's Playoff Future Is a Mess No Matter What Happens Next

If the quotes and comments from SEC Spring Meetings has told us anything, it's that there's no clear solution and every answer has flaws.

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Vanderbilt third baseman Brodie Johnston (9) celebrates his walk-off grand slam against Xavier during the seventh inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 7, 2025. Vanderbilt won 15-3.
Baseball

How to Watch: Wright State vs. Vanderbilt, Nashville NCAA Regional Game

The Commodores host Wright State, East Tennessee State and Louisville at Hawkins Field this weekend, a place where Vanderbilt has seen a lot of success.

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Vanderbilt Commodores players hoist the championship trophy as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ole Miss Rebels 3-2.
SEC

Could the SEC Send All 16 Teams to the NCAA Tournament? SEC Daily, May 27

The SEC set another record for most teams from one conference to be part of the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Could all 16 make it one day?

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Vanderbilt Commodores players celebrate victory as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ole Miss Rebels 3-2.
Baseball

Vanderbilt Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament

The reigning SEC champions also extended the longest active streak of tournament appearances to 19 and hosting a regional for the 10th time.

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey presents the trophy to Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Tim Corbin as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ole Miss Rebels 3-2.
Baseball

Everything Vanderbilt Coach Tim Corbin Said on NCAA Tournament Selection Show

The coach for the No. 1 overall seed team in the NCAA Baseball Tournament made a short appearance on ESPN2 to talk about his team and its postseason status.

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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Tim Corbin (4) shakes hands with his players during introductions as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Baseball

NCAA Tournament Bracket Prediction 10.0: Who's About to Have a Bad Monday?

The official field of 64 teams for the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament will be announced today and here's a little insight into how tough the selections are.

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Vanderbilt Commodores' pitcher Sawyer Hawks (88) celebrates with his team as Ole Miss Rebels take on Vanderbilt Commodores during the SEC baseball tournament championship game at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ole Miss Rebels 3-2.
Baseball

By the Numbers: Vanderbilt’s Pitching Masterclass at the SEC Tournament

From dominance on the mound to perfection in the field, Vanderbilt’s stats tell the story of SEC Tournament supremacy.

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Vanderbilt Commodores players stretch between innings as Vanderbilt Commodores take on Tennessee Volunteer during the SEC baseball tournament at Hoover Met in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Baseball

Anchors vs. Hooks: Why Vanderbilt Should Be No. 1 Overall Seed with SEC Title

With LSU's loss and a possible SEC title, is Vanderbilt the new top seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament? Let's examine their resumes.

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