Vanderbilt baseball executed a hidden ball trick against Alabama on April 30, resulting in an out during the fifth inning. Brodie Johnston tagged out John Lemm after a single advanced him to third base.
Key points
Vanderbilt baseball executed a hidden ball trick
The play occurred against Alabama on April 30
Brodie Johnston tagged out John Lemm
The situation involved runners on first and third base
Watch Vanderbilt baseball pull off hidden ball trick vs Alabama
Brodie Johnston, the third baseman for Vanderbilt baseball, used the hidden ball trick to steal an out for the Commodores during their series opener against Alabama on April 30 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
The play occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning with runners on first and third and no outs. Pitcher Connor Fennell bent down to pick up the rosin bag behind the mound, but Johnston still had the ball after a single hit by Jason Torres that advanced John Lemm to third base. Lemm strayed off the third-base bag and Johnston tagged him out.
Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to a Texas batter during the first inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite (51) throws out Texas' Temo Becerra (1) at first first base during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Q&A
What is the hidden ball trick in baseball?
The hidden ball trick is a deceptive play where a fielder hides the ball to tag out an unsuspecting runner.
When did Vanderbilt baseball perform the hidden ball trick against Alabama?
Vanderbilt performed the hidden ball trick during their game against Alabama on April 30.
Who was involved in the hidden ball trick play for Vanderbilt?
Brodie Johnston, the third baseman, and pitcher Connor Fennell were involved in the hidden ball trick play.
What was the situation when Vanderbilt executed the hidden ball trick?
The hidden ball trick was executed with runners on first and third base and no outs in the fifth inning.
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Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with Carson Tinney (8) after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Fennell got out of the inning unscathed with Vanderbilt holding a 3-1 lead. The Commodores' runs scored on two home runs, a two-run shot by Tommy Goodin and a solo home run by Colin Barczi. Alabama scored its run in the third inning on an RBI groundout from Peyton Steele.
