#13 Jonathan Vastine Season 2023-24
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Head coach Tim Corbin on Vastine: “Johnny moved into the shortstop position last year as a sophomore and played very consistently. He is a dynamic player and one of the better athletes on our team. He can run, throw and has quick strength in his body. He does things on the field, that others cannot. He doubled down during the summer and played extremely well for the championship Bourne team in the Cape. When everything comes together, he can greatly impact the game in a positive way. His maturity in the classroom will lead to an even better product on the field.“
As a Junior (2024)
• Semifinalist for Brooks Wallace Award
• Three-run homer vs. #1 Tennessee at SEC Tournament (May 22)
• 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles at #2 Kentucky (May 17)
• Leadoff homer at #2 Kentucky (May 16)
• Leadoff homer vs. Louisville (May 7)
• Leadoff homer vs. Mississippi State (April 26)
• Doubled twice at Lipscomb (April 16), drove in two runs and scored twice
• Drove in a pair of runs vs. MTSU (April 9)
• Homered and drove in three runs at #18 LSU (April 4)
• Hit go-ahead solo homer in seventh inning vs. Valparaiso (March 26)
• Went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI vs. #18 Auburn (March 17)
• Homered and drove in three runs vs. #18 Auburn (March 15)
• Went 2-for-3 and scored three times vs. Indiana State (Feb. 27)
• Tripled, doubled and drove in two runs vs. Florida Atlantic (Feb. 18)
• Walk-off, two-run double on Opening Day vs. FAU (Feb. 16)
• Preseason All-SEC second team
As a Sophomore (2023)
• Third on the team in batting average
• Started all 62 games
• Hit a pair of triples, tied for most on team
• Third on team with 103 total bases
• Homered in NCAA Tournament win over Eastern Illinois (June 2)
• Drove in four runs against North Alabama (April 11)
• Hit a three-run homer vs. Central Arkansas (Feb. 21)
• Drove in three runs in win over Texas (Feb. 19)
• 3-for-4 with a home run against TCU (Feb. 17)
As a Freshman (2022)
• Doubled and scored at Georgia (May 7)
• 2-for-4 with a double at Auburn (April 10)
• First collegiate in Game 2 vs. Wagner (March 11)
• First collegiate hit vs. Oklahoma State (Feb. 19)
The Vastine File
• Attended Bartow Senior High School (Bartow, Fla.)
• The No. 19 overall prospect in the state of Florida according to Perfect Game
• Rated the sixth-best shortstop in Georgia
• 2021 Perfect Game Preseason All-America
• 2019 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-America
• Perfect Game Top 150 National Rank (No. 142)
• Batted .418 as a senior, adding six doubles, four triples, five home runs, 15 RBI and 19 stolen bases
• Owned an 8-1 record on the mound in his final prep season, including a 1.04 ERA and 99 strikeouts
• Three-time All-County Player of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021)
• Helped lead Bartow to the District 7 regional finals in 2021, marking the program’s first regional appearance in 15 years
• Served as the team captain for his final three seasons
• Son of Dana and Jon
• Has one brother, Chase
• Enjoys weightlifting, playing video games and hanging out with family
• Full name is Jonathan Joseph Vastine
• Major is undeclared