Harlan's Cade Sears Commits to Vanderbilt Baseball
Harlan's own Cade Sears is set to take his baseball talents to Vanderbilt University, having made quite the splash with his impressive stats this past season. Discover how this junior college standout is poised to impact the Commodores and elevate the local community's pride!
Cade Sears, a talented outfielder from Harlan, Iowa, is making headlines as he commits to Vanderbilt University for their baseball team. The announcement was made on July 27 via social media.
Sears, who previously played at Iowa Central Community College, had an impressive season in 2025, boasting a .270 batting average, along with 10 extra-base hits and a remarkable 31 stolen bases. Currently, he’s showcasing his skills further with a .325 average and 13 stolen bases in the summer Northwoods League.
This move is significant for Vanderbilt, which lost several outfield players and is looking to bolster its lineup. Sears is the first junior college transfer to join the Commodores this offseason, alongside other recent transfers.
For local supporters of Sears and the Harlan community, this is an exciting development in a promising athlete's career. To find out more about his journey and what this means for his future, visit the original article.
