Blaize Ward transfers from Missouri to Vanderbilt baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Blaize Ward, a rising sophomore second baseman from Missouri, has committed to Vanderbilt baseball as of June 9. Ward hit.296 with four home runs and five doubles during his freshman season with the Tigers. His addition addresses Vanderbilt's need to replace outgoing second baseman Mike Mancini. Ward joins other transfer commitments, including Wofford outfielder Niko Brini and Maryland outfielder Bud Coombs, as the Commodores build their roster for the upcoming season. He will not be draft eligible until 2028, allowing him to contribute for multiple years.
- •Blaize Ward committed to Vanderbilt on June 9.
- •He recorded a.296 batting average in his freshman year.
- •Ward fills a need at second base for the Commodores.
- •He joins other transfers Niko Brini and Bud Coombs.
- •Ward is not draft eligible until 2028.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Blaize Ward, Missouri transfer second baseman, commits to Vanderbilt baseball
"Blaize Ward, a Missouri transfer second baseman, committed to Vanderbilt baseball in the portal.
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