Vanderbilt baseball continues to showcase its prowess in producing MLB talent, with 11 former players making the cut for the 2025 opening day rosters, tying for first among SEC schools. Notable names include veteran Sonny Gray, who will lead the St. Louis Cardinals, and rising stars Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter, both key members of the Texas Rangers' rotation.

Rocker, the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, bounced back from Tommy John surgery to post a solid 3.86 ERA in three starts during his debut season in 2024. Leiter, selected second overall the same year, aligns with Rocker as the duo aims to solidify their roles. The exceptional performance of Vanderbilt alums like Bryan Reynolds and Dansby Swanson also highlights the Commodores' impact in the league, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in collegiate baseball.