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[Cooterpoot]

Unfortunately we have to manufacture runs. A lot of those bunts are from Johnny Long. They're better than him hitting into a double play. Mershon and Larry are speed guys so I'm always good with them bunting for hits.

Which means the team has issues and your coach is scared to play for a big inning. You don't do that if you have players. And as much as Long is a fiery guy, Powell is a much better hitter. I don't really get the Long hype other than he's the only guy with some fire. He can't throw out anybody, and he can't hit. Lemonis & staff just hasn't recruited adequately. Going to be ugly next year. Were going to be hoping to squeeze into a regional this year unless we get rolling (we could).

[TheLostDawg]

Which means the team has issues and your coach is scared to play for a big inning. You don't do that if you have players. And as much as Long is a fiery guy, Powell is a much better hitter. I don't really get the Long hype other than he's the only guy with some fire. He can't throw out anybody, and he can't hit. Lemonis & staff just hasn't recruited adequately. Going to be ugly next year. Were going to be hoping to squeeze into a regional this year unless we get rolling (we could).

Unless we get some big transfers which Lemonis hasn't been able to do. That being said we missed the SEC tournament twice which didn't help us recruit. It's possible to get an improved roster but I'm not holding my breath

[basedog]

Unless we get some big transfers which Lemonis hasn't been able to do. That being said we missed the SEC tournament twice which didn't help us recruit. It's possible to get an improved roster but I'm not holding my breath

Maybe with a good run thru the regional this year will help us in the portal. Last two years did us no favors.

Btw, good win last night, lets get another one today. Stephens is a Dude!

[Todd4State]

Unless we get some big transfers which Lemonis hasn't been able to do. That being said we missed the SEC tournament twice which didn't help us recruit. It's possible to get an improved roster but I'm not holding my breath

Maybe with a good run thru the regional this year will help us in the portal. Last two years did us no favors.

Btw, good win last night, lets get another one today. Stephens is a Dude!

We were able to land some good players in the portal we just haven't been able to land a Skenes or Montgomery.

I do think that having a legit pitching coach will help immensely with that. Especially the way guys like Khal Stephen have improved under Parker.

[basedog]

We were able to land some good players in the portal we just haven't been able to land a Skenes or Montgomery.

I do think that having a legit pitching coach will help immensely with that. Especially the way guys like Khal Stephen have improved under Parker.

Stephen by far a great portal get. Also, you still have to sign some good freshman classes you can't ignore recruiting freshmen, it may not be the same but still it's a must.

[Saltydog]

We didn't do a heck'uva lot in the portal a year after winning the CWS, other than Yeager. That's about what we're getting, one decent player and a bunch of average joe's.

[Todd4State]

Which means the team has issues and your coach is scared to play for a big inning. You don't do that if you have players. And as much as Long is a fiery guy, Powell is a much better hitter. I don't really get the Long hype other than he's the only guy with some fire. He can't throw out anybody, and he can't hit. Lemonis & staff just hasn't recruited adequately. Going to be ugly next year. Were going to be hoping to squeeze into a regional this year unless we get rolling (we could).

I have always believed that as a coach on offense in baseball you do whatever your players do well. If they're more power hitters you play for the 3 run home run. If they're more speed oriented you do things to take advantage of that such as steal, hit and run, and bunt. You can absolutely cause a big inning by playing small ball. It's not about being "scared". That's all there really is to it.

It's not their fault that Highfill and Kohler got hurt. It's partially their fault that Hines won't adjust.

We don't know what next year will look like until after portal season ends.