#9 Raymond Velazquez Season 2022-23

Head coach Tim Corbin on Velazquez: “Ray is a great story in many ways. We got to know him in our fall camp several years ago and since that time, he has done everything in his power to get to Vanderbilt. His growth academically and his maturity have blossomed over the short time. Ray has the ability to play several positions in the infield while being a strong hitter. He has strong hands and has the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field. I am proud of his growth.”

The Velazquez File
• Attended St. Thomas More (Oakdale, Conn.)
• No. 5 overall prospect and No. 2 first baseman out of Massachusetts according to Perfect Game
• 2022 Perfect Game Preseason All-Northeast Region first team
• Named team captain 2019-22
• Two-time all-conference selection
• 2020 Rawlings/Perfect Game All-America
• Helped lead team to 2018-18 Super 8 MIAA appearance
• Has three brothers, Edgar, Bryan and Christian
• Full name is Raymond Abdiel Velazquez
• Hobbies include playing piano and watching the Celtics