Vanderbilt pitcher Ethan McElvain (89) pitches against Evansville during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Vanderbilt Pitchers Makes Transfer Pick: The Anchor, June 14, 2025

Originally posted on Vanderbilt Commodores on SI
By Taylor Hodges | Last updated Jun 14, 2025 8:53 AM ET

Vanderbilt had a bad experience against one of its former players that left in the transfer portal last season. The Commodores may be in danger of having that experience repeat in 2026.

Ethan McElvain entered the transfer portal shortly after the Commodores’ season came to an earlier-than-expected end. He was one of the top pitchers in the portal and is now headed to Arkansas.

McElvain made 16 appearances for Vanderbilt last season, posting a 7.24 ERA with 45 strikeouts and 28 walks.

The Commodores and their fans have to be hoping McElvain doesn’t do what Cam Kozeal did in his return to Nashville as a member of the Razorbacks. Kozeal hit multiple home runs and helped Arkansas sweep Vanderbilt earlier in the season.

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