Mike Mancini Pronunciation
Head coach Tim Corbin on Mancini: “Mike has made a meaningful impact on our program since the moment he joined our team. His presence, consistency, and professionalism have helped shape the daily environment, and his growth as a leader has been evident through the way he connects with every player in the clubhouse. Mike is a versatile defender who can play multiple positions on the field, and his continued physical development has strengthened his overall game. Offensively, he has been one of our most proven players, impacting the game with his bat, his baserunning, and his ability to rise in important moments. He has postseason experience and understands what it takes to compete at a championship level. Mike leaves a standard for how to prepare, compete, and represent Vanderbilt Baseball.”
As a Senior (2026)
• Went 5-for-10 with two RBI and three runs scored in three games vs. Marist (Feb. 20-22)
As a Junior (2025)
• Played in 49 games with 47 starts
• Went 18-for-20 on stolen base attempts
• Totaled nine extra-base hits with four homers, four doubles and a triple
• Homered in back-to-back games at #15 Tennessee (May 11) and vs. Kentucky (May 15)
• Two hits including a triple in win at #23 Ole Miss (April 27)
• Doubled and stole three bases vs. Dayton (April 8)
• Grand slam vs. Belmont (March 18)
• Executed a two-run squeeze bunt in win vs. Xavier (March 8)
• 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored vs. Tennessee Tech (Feb. 25)
• Drove in a pair of runs in win over Saint Mary’s (Feb. 23)
• First hit was a Commodore was a double in win vs. Saint Mary’s (Feb. 22)
• Named to NCBWA Preseason All-America First Team
• Ranked as the No. 19 second baseman in D1Baseball’s preseason rankings
As a Sophomore (James Madison – 2024)
• Sun Belt All-Tournament Team
• NCAA Tournament Raleigh Region All-Tournament Team
• Started all 61 games
• Had a slash line of .329/.419/.586
• Recorded 78 hits spread between three triples, 10 doubles and 15 home runs
• Scored 61 runs and had 49 RBI
• Was 29-for-34 on stolen base attempts, ranking tied for fifth in a single season
• Notched 24 multi-hit games and 12 multi-RBI games
• On June 2, he went 2-for-4 with two homers against South Carolina before going 3-for-4 with another two homers against NC State in the regional final
• Notched two hits in each game from May 4-16
• Hit a home run in three straight games from April 27-30 against South Alabama and Georgetown
• Reached base safely in 23 straight games (April 17-May 31) and in 21 straight games (March 9-April 14)
• Had a team-high 17-game hit streak (April 27-May 31) and a 13-game hit streak (March 16-April 7)
• Went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and six RBI’s at ETSU on March 9, falling a homer shy of the cycle
As a Freshman (James Madison – 2023)
• Led the team in walks and triples
• Played in and started in 54 games
• Slashed .285/.416/.394
• Scored 47 runs in 55 hits with two home runs, three triples, nine doubles, and 33 RBI’s
• Earned 42 walks
• Finished the season with six multi-RBI games and 16 multi-hit games
The Mancini File
• Attended Maine-Endwell H.S. in Endwell, N.Y.
• Hit .430 as a senior with 10 homers, eight doubles, three triples and 35 RBI
• Sectional IV Champion freshman and junior seasons
• Ranked fifth best player in New York and the top shortstop for class of 2022 by PBR
• Class A All-Star junior season
• Also lettered in basketball and football
• Named First-Team Section IV for football in junior year
• Member of National Honor Society, honor roll, YES Leads and involved in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
• Member of 2016 LLWS Championship Team
• Has two brothers, Joseph and Vincent