One of the most successful college baseball programs in recent history, Vanderbilt entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed following an SEC Tournament title. The Commodores were

Vanderbilt (43-18) became the first No. 1 national seed in NCAA history to lose before even reaching the regional final. Wright State (40-20), the Horizon League champion, will face Louisville Sunday night — needing to beat the Cardinals in successive games in order to advance to the Super Regional.

Here's a look at Vanderbilt baseball's history as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA baseball tournament as the 2025 Nashville Regional begins Friday.