More good news

[Coach34]

Highfill hit the portal and McPh and Burns announced they are staying. Now waiting to hear from Foster

[Cooterpoot]

And I'd expect more VERY good news shortly too

[StarkVegasSteve]

And I'd expect more VERY good news shortly too

Yep. Our middle infield and starting rotation are about to get better.

[Coursesuper]

Yep. Our middle infield and starting rotation are about to get better.

A lot. It's nice when plans come together.

[Santiago]

What are the thoughts here on Chance returning ?

[Thick]

I would think pretty good.

[Coursesuper]

What are the thoughts here on Chance returning ?

Very high.

[Cooterpoot]

Boom!
Boom!
Boom!

[Santiago]

The entire lineup may all bat over 300 this next season

[Commercecomet24]

I don't like talking bad about players but I couldn't watch another highfill at bat anymore and he was a passed ball waiting to happen! Happy about Mcpherson and Burns, we needed both to stay and I understand we have some more help on the way!

[Coach34]

A wave of Va transfers just dropped

[parabrave]

The entire lineup may all bat over 300 this next season

Thats great but I would rather have a bunch of 275 hitters who know how to hit when there is a man on 2nd and 3rd with no outs than a hitter who hits a single HR once in awhile. Face it we sucked with men in scoring positions/

[DownwardDawg]

Thats great but I would rather have a bunch of 275 hitters who know how to hit when there is a man on 2nd and 3rd with no outs than a hitter who hits a single HR once in awhile. Face it we sucked with men in scoring positions/

If we were down by 7 runs and it was late innings, and we had stranded 27 runners throughout the game, you could count on Hines to hit a solo shot with 2 outs.

[Santiago]

Thats great but I would rather have a bunch of 275 hitters who know how to hit when there is a man on 2nd and 3rd with no outs than a hitter who hits a single HR once in awhile. Face it we sucked with men in scoring positions/

yes, but I will take a lineup batting north of 0.300
Pressure on pitchers, opposing coach has to consider, more threats. They cannot pitch around hitters for the next guy.
This lineup will be a gauntlet.
edit: some 2 out hitting is just luck of the ball having eyes. But I agree, we need contact hitters with runners in scoring position.

[Cooterpoot]

The BOOMS just keep hitting. It's like D-Day around here!

[Todd4State]

I don't like talking bad about players but I couldn't watch another highfill at bat anymore and he was a passed ball waiting to happen! Happy about Mcpherson and Burns, we needed both to stay and I understand we have some more help on the way!

My problem with him was it never seemed like he was serious out there. I felt like I was watching a really big Little Leaguer.

[Thick]

If we were down by 7 runs and it was late innings, and we had stranded 27 runners throughout the game, you could count on Hines to hit a solo shot with 2 outs.

That?s so true

[Todd4State]

What are the thoughts here on Chance returning ?

Really high. But he may not be guaranteed to start.

[Travelingdawg]

Anyone want to post a list of the committed?
Thanks

[StarkVegasSteve]

Anyone want to post a list of the committed?
Thanks

It's posted in the transfer thread but it's

James Nunnallee-OF UVA
Vytas Valincius-OF/1B Illinois
Tomas Valincius-LHP UVA
Chone James-UT UVA

[NWADAWG]

A lot. It's nice when plans come together.

There's an A-Team gif needed here.

[KB21]

I hate to say it, but if Chance comes back, he?s going to have to fight for a spot on the field. If we are able to get Teel and Ford, it?s going to be tough for Chance to play with them and Nunnallee around. It?s a good problem to have.

[Pedrioa is King]

He won?t play. He?ll be a pinch hitter. Need to move on.

[Pancho]

If this goes the way I think it will, Chance is in a tuff spot.

[Todd4State]

He won?t play. He?ll be a pinch hitter. Need to move on.

Probably depends a lot on what happens with Ford. He isn't on the same planet as Ford but at least he is a solid player that can be productive.

[basedog]

Probably depends a lot on what happens with Ford. He isn't on the same planet as Ford but at least he is a solid player that can be productive.

I agree, remember a few bashing him a couple years ago. I like him and he is much improved. I wish him well and the best. He had a solid year.

[HoopsDawg]

Probably depends a lot on what happens with Ford. He isn't on the same planet as Ford but at least he is a solid player that can be productive.

My guess is Ford commits to Tennessee and then promptly signs pro.

[Todd4State]

My guess is Ford commits to Tennessee and then promptly signs pro.

Very possible.

[bigbub50]

Loved chance’s low k rate. He gets his money out of every at bat. True dawg. I think it would hurt him to transfer because he loves the maroon and white that much. And he held down center field. If he leaves cause he doesn’t have a spot, I will be following him very closely and cheering him on. I got a feeling in my gut he will be back and hold down a corner outfield spot.

[Coach34]

Beans coming back depends on the draft. Nobody is drafting him with that terrible arm. Frei is going to be the one to watch. We soooooo want him to return. If he does- he will start. We will also add quality OF'ers that are really OF'ers to our team.

I dont think Sullly gets drafted but it is possible. I would fire my scouts if they convinced me to draft Beans

[Activated Alpha]

Beans coming back depends on the draft. Nobody is drafting him with that terrible arm. Frei is going to be the one to watch. We soooooo want him to return. If he does- he will start. We will also add quality OF'ers that are really OF'ers to our team.

I dont think Sullly gets drafted but it is possible. I would fire my scouts if they convinced me to draft Beans

Leave it to you to tear down a kid who busts his ass for this program every damn year. We know his arm is limited, but leave the kid alone. Think of your own son when posting nonsense

[Coach34]

Leave it to you to tear down a kid who busts his ass for this program every damn year. We know his arm is limited, but leave the kid alone. Think of your own son when posting nonsense

I'm sorry the truth bothers you Sir. I just seem to have a problem with it. Just like when I say Little 34 is limited offensively in basketball but a plus defender and Little Wool throws gas but cant locate in baseball. Both my kids bust their ass too but the truth is the truth

[ZedFedder]

Bryce (Brian?) Chance has turned into a really good college player, and that is what he is. A really good college player. Would love to have him back.

[Quaoarsking]

Who is Beans? I thought Chance was Trout?

[Coach34]

Who is Beans? I thought Chance was Trout?

I called him Trout because of the way people built him up relative to what he really was.

However, he is somehow nicknamed Beans. Which to me- is actually funnier than Trout. So Beans he is

[Quaoarsking]

I called him Trout because of the way people built him up relative to what he really was.

However, he is somehow nicknamed Beans. Which to me- is actually funnier than Trout. So Beans he is

We need a nickname index stickied at the top of the board.

[Coursesuper]

Bryce (Brian?) Chance has turned into a really good college player, and that is what he is. A really good college player. Would love to have him back.

Though kid that gets more out of his ability than most, love that kind of kid, but what other roster outside of Mizzu or USC east does he make? This is a business now.

[basedog]

34, he want get drafted but he has turned into a decent college ball player. I hope he comes back. Dude was one of the few clutch hitters.

[Thick]

I think he?s got good baseball IQ. Yes his arm is weak, but he?s a proven SEC ball player that has been a solid contributor. Every team needs that kind of leadership.

[Coach34]

34, he want get drafted but he has turned into a decent college ball player. I hope he comes back. Dude was one of the few clutch hitters.

If he wants to remain a Bulldog- I'm 100% for it. His Dad is a great Dude and a Dawg and he has been as well. But he is easily replaced if BOC does his job. One thing that could help is if Frei gets drafted and bolts. Thats the wild card

[basedog]

If he wants to remain a Bulldog- I'm 100% for it. His Dad is a great Dude and a Dawg and he has been as well. But he is easily replaced if BOC does his job. One thing that could help is if Frei gets drafted and bolts. Thats the wild card

I hope they are both back. U can't have too much talent.

[Coursesuper]

I hope they are both back. U can't have too much talent.

How does the 34 player roster work next year? Is it a hard 34 or is it divisible?

[TALL DAWG]

Y’all do realize Chance was one of our best hitters for the last month or so of the season, correct?

[Coach34]

Y’all do realize Chance was one of our best hitters for the last month or so of the season, correct?

But he wasnt for the first 2 months of the season. He did get hot for sure. He hit .250 in postseason including 0-10 in the Regional. He just aint "that guy" when it matters

[basedog]

But he wasnt for the first 2 months of the season. He did get hot for sure. He hit .250 in postseason including 0-10 in the Regional. He just aint "that guy" when it matters

Buttttt 34 u said @ wait till the weather warms up". Sooooo..... What did he end up batting. .330 plus I think.

[HoopsDawg]

How does the 34 player roster work next year? Is it a hard 34 or is it divisible?

Not exactly sure what you mean by divisible but it's a hard cap of 34. Gotta be at 34 by Dec. 1st.

[sack07]

Not exactly sure what you mean by divisible but it's a hard cap of 34. Gotta be at 34 by Dec. 1st.

I think he is asking if you have to provide all 34 with full scholarships. I think this is the case. You used to could divide up your 11.7 in baseball.

[HoopsDawg]

I think he is asking if you have to provide all 34 with full scholarships. I think this is the case. You used to could divide up your 11.7 in baseball.

No. You don't have to provide 34 full but you can. And yes you can divide however you see fit. Up to the schools unless the conference makes its own rules.

[HoopsDawg]

No. You don't have to provide 34 full but you can. And yes you can divide however you see fit. Up to the schools unless the conference makes its own rules.

We will provide 34 full. I imagine some schools, maybe a lot of schools, will provide less.

[sack07]

We will provide 34 full. I imagine some schools, maybe a lot of schools, will provide less.

Probably a big reason we pulled OConnor. Would be interesting to see what UVa does.

[HoopsDawg]

Probably a big reason we pulled OConnor. Would be interesting to see what UVa does.

Yes. I agree. UVA cares about Lacrosse and other sports.

[KB21]

Ace is BACK!

[Really Clark?]

Big hold with Ace

[Gypsy_RoadDawg]

There's an A-Team gif needed here.

https://www.bing.com/th/id/OGC.f4bd845e10ba065b3580525ce0b34dbf?pid=1.7&rurl=https%3a%2f%2fvendorful.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2019%2f09%2fplan_comes_togethe r.gif&ehk=6s5ExddoiszHaJdO2MWIDWHMR8U4bhRCmevzu8BcjrE%3d

Can someone tell me how to get this to open up as a GIF instead of having to click on the link? Thanks!!!

[confucius say]

Though kid that gets more out of his ability than most, love that kind of kid, but what other roster outside of Mizzu or USC east does he make? This is a business now.

He hit .350 with double digit stolen bases and is a very good defender with a weak arm. He would make a bunch of rosters.
If he's our 4th outfielder, that's a heck of an outfield.

[confucius say]

But he wasnt for the first 2 months of the season. He did get hot for sure. He hit .250 in postseason including 0-10 in the Regional. He just aint "that guy" when it matters

You could say the same thing about Reese, who was much worse. You shouldn't, but you could.

[SPMT]

You could say the same thing about Reese, who was much worse. You shouldn't, but you could.

Right. Shit happens and we all know C34 picks his stats when it suits his 17d up narcissistic mind.

[Cowbell]

Right. Shit happens and we all know C34 picks his stats when it suits his 17d up narcissistic mind.

He also told us Reese already had a deal with another team.

[Thick]

He had an offer from LSU before we hired BOC. We knew about it, is what I was told. I have no idea what we said to Ace and his father, other then let?s talk once the new HC is hired.

[Coursesuper]

Teel has committed.

[Cowbell]

Teel has committed.

Add Foster

This is more fun than any part of the season was

[Cowbell]

He had an offer from LSU before we hired BOC. We knew about it, is what I was told. I have no idea what we said to Ace and his father, other then let?s talk once the new HC is hired.

He had a lot of offers - mostly SEC. It was stated on here a deal was done to LSU.

[KB21]

If he had left, he wasn?t going to LSU.

[Coach34]

It was stated on here a deal was done to LSU.

It was stated on here I was told the deal was done by someone close to the situation.

Obviously alot has changed the last 6 weeks

[confucius say]

Add Foster

This is more fun than any part of the season was

So when we were told Starkville was too boring and small to get players, that was not correct?

[Coursesuper]

Buckner to the portal, making room for Becker if I had to guess.

[Coach34]

So when we were told Starkville was too boring and small to get players, that was not correct?

You were not told that. You were told it does factor in for recruits tho. We have been getting players season after season but so far All we have gotten is players following a coach because they want to continue to be coached by him. Also doubling your NIL for your new coach helps quite a bit

[confucius say]

You were not told that. You were told it does factor in for recruits tho. We have been getting players season after season but so far All we have gotten is players following a coach because they want to continue to be coached by him. Also doubling your NIL for your new coach helps quite a bit

Oh I was told point blank that Starkville was keeping kids from coming here.
Of course having a hall of fame coach that kids want to play for helps. That's why the Virginia players are here.

[Coursesuper]

Oh I was told point blank that Starkville was keeping kids from coming here.
Of course having a hall of fame coach that kids want to play for helps. That's why the Virginia players are here.

*******, you 17ers are insufferable. Starkville is a small town, I grew up in it, left worked in some big cities and after 30 years gone I live here again. Small towns are not for everyone, it may turn some kids off it may be others cup of tea. But this line off garbage is tiresome FFS. So far we have been able to keep some kids we had to and added some that were already with our new staff. I?m hoping we can pull some more players out of the portal that aren?t so closely associated with us in one way or another. We need more arms and are weak as hell up the middle. Now Hail State and pass the Tito?s.

[TheLostDawg]

*******, you 17ers are insufferable. Starkville is a small town, I grew up in it, left worked in some big cities and after 30 years gone I live here again. Small towns are not for everyone, it may turn some kids off it may be others cup of tea. But this line off garbage is tiresome FFS. So far we have been able to keep some kids we had to and added some that were already with our new staff. I?m hoping we can pull some more players out of the portal that aren?t so closely associated with us in one way or another. We need more arms and are weak as hell up the middle. Now Hail State and pass the Tito?s.

This. Yall hate on Starkville but change your story when the narrative doesn't fit. The one thing you've said that's right is it's about money. That matters as does the coach. The town not near as much as yall make it out to be. I never understand how you can say all this and watch what ole miss does at football and see what we've done past and present in football. Yall are delusional. It's money and staff. On occasion you get a guy like mangum.

[Coursesuper]

This. Yall hate on Starkville but change your story when the narrative doesn't fit. The one thing you've said that's right is it's about money. That matters as does the coach. The town not near as much as yall make it out to be. I never understand how you can say all this and watch what ole miss does at football and see what we've done past and present in football. Yall are delusional. It's money and staff. On occasion you get a guy like mangum.

How do I hate on Starkville I 17ing grew up here and live here?

[KOdawg1]

How do I hate on Starkville I 17ing grew up here and live here?

Bro he's agreeing with you. Chill.

[Coursesuper]

Bro he's agreeing with you. Chill.

Been day drinking in the pool, thank you.

[Todd4State]

If you're an athlete nowadays how much do those guys really go out anymore?

For most of the serious ones getting into the pros is the priority.

[Coach34]

If you're an athlete nowadays how much do those guys really go out anymore?

For most of the serious ones getting into the pros is the priority.

Those guys get out alot to chase girls. That is the main reason to go out in the first place. The advantage of being an athlete.

[TheLostDawg]

How do I hate on Starkville I 17ing grew up here and live here?

Not you. C34 and crew

[Todd4State]

Those guys get out alot to chase girls. That is the main reason to go out in the first place. The advantage of being an athlete.

Which you can adequately do in Starkville. More than adequately actually.

Literally the last athlete I saw out anywhere was Ross Mitchell at a Wendy's in 2013 after we won the regional.

I get that these guys need to relax every now and then and whatnot. I've also heard of stories of MSU athletes being basically mobbed by fans when they're going out and I can imagine a lot of athletes not being real wild about that.

I'm sure that dealing with every Maroon Mary wanting a picture with you at the grocery store gets old pretty quickly. There's a reason why the players basically have their own area to hang out and relax at Dudy Noble Field so that they can get away from everything else. There are times that players are sleeping in there.

[TheLostDawg]

Those guys get out alot to chase girls. That is the main reason to go out in the first place. The advantage of being an athlete.

I'm not sure how much it's changed since I was there but I was there a lot closer than you were. Yeah they go to bars and frat parties but they usually have house parties, etc to stay out of trouble. They have no problem girls coming to them. The athletes usually party together.

[Todd4State]

I'm not sure how much it's changed since I was there but I was there a lot closer than you were. Yeah they go to bars and frat parties but they usually have house parties, etc to stay out of trouble. They have no problem girls coming to them. The athletes usually party together.

Yeah. I think it's way different than it used to be where the baseball team would play a DH and then go out drinking beer all night at The Landing.

[99jc]

You get just as many beautiful women in Starkville and oxford than you do in Knoxville, Baton Rouge, and Tuscaloosa...and that's a fact. unless you an ugly Mfer.

[Offshore Dawg]

You get just as many beautiful women in Starkville and oxford than you do in Knoxville, Baton Rouge, and Tuscaloosa...and that's a fact. unless you an ugly Mfer.

Ask yourself, how many can you do at one time anyway. There is always tomorrow night.

[Coach34]

I'm not sure how much it's changed since I was there but I was there a lot closer than you were. Yeah they go to bars and frat parties but they usually have house parties, etc to stay out of trouble. They have no problem girls coming to them. The athletes usually party together.

no doubt about this.

[PGHBulldogBG]

It seems overall too the younger generation has turned more to weed and micro dosing shrooms for relaxation as opposed to going out and getting drunk all the time, but for athletes I think getting to the next level is their main focus and they limit the partying compared to just the traditional college kid or frat boy

[Patrick Tibbons]

If you're an athlete nowadays how much do those guys really go out anymore?

For most of the serious ones getting into the pros is the priority.

I know an All American pitcher who recently played college baseball. He said his favorite part of being the ace is that he could pitch on Friday night and go to the bar to get drunk on Friday and Saturday night because he knew he wasn?t playing again that weekend.

To most college baseball players, baseball takes a backseat to girls and partying.

[Coach34]

I know an All American pitcher who recently played college baseball. He said his favorite part of being the ace is that he could pitch on Friday night and go to the bar to get drunk on Friday and Saturday night because he knew he wasn?t playing again that weekend.

To most college baseball players, baseball takes a backseat to girls and partying.

From what I hear TA and Rowdey had a lot of fun in college. People acting like 19-20 yr olds are all business in college are clueless

[TheLostDawg]

From what I heat TA and Rowdey had a lot of fun in college. People acting like 19-20 yr olds are all business in college are clueless

From what I understand they were acting like college kids in 13 instead of focusing and winning the damn thing

[bulldawg28]

From what I heat TA and Rowdey had a lot of fun in college. People acting like 19-20 yr olds are all business in college are clueless

Amen

[StarkVegasSteve]

I know an All American pitcher who recently played college baseball. He said his favorite part of being the ace is that he could pitch on Friday night and go to the bar to get drunk on Friday and Saturday night because he knew he wasn?t playing again that weekend.

To most college baseball players, baseball takes a backseat to girls and partying.

He wasn't an All American but Konnor Pilkington did exactly that. He would be a recluse from Sunday-Thursday but Friday nights you could find him at Drifters if we were playing at home.

[SpaceBully]

It's posted in the transfer thread but it's

James Nunnallee-OF UVA
Vytas Valincius-OF/1B Illinois
Tomas Valincius-LHP UVA
Chone James-UT UVA

Henry Ford or Becker?

[StarkVegasSteve]

Henry Ford or Becker?

I'm a little less bullish on Ford than I am Becker. Ford may very well end up at TN. I think we get Becker though.

[Coach34]

Very hopeful we get Becker- huge position of need for us.

But I do have to echo some concern that our only portal pulls so far are Va players following their coach.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Very hopeful we get Becker- huge position of need for us.

But I do have to echo some concern that our only portal pulls so far are Va players following their coach.

That's definitely a concern and once I voiced before we even hired O'Connor that his portal record wasn't great. He has a much better NIL situation now and so there's no excuse why we shouldn't be in on some of the top portal names.

[maroonmania]

That's definitely a concern and once I voiced before we even hired O'Connor that his portal record wasn't great. He has a much better NIL situation now and so there's no excuse why we shouldn't be in on some of the top portal names.

Do we even know of any non-UVA players we are going after?

[Coach34]

Do we even know of any non-UVA players we are going after?

Catchers from ND and Seton Hall for sure

[38843dawg]

Do we even know of any non-UVA players we are going after?

Davion Hickson - Pitcher
Kevin Milewski - Catcher

[The Federalist Engineer]

That's definitely a concern and once I voiced before we even hired O'Connor that his portal record wasn't great. He has a much better NIL situation now and so there's no excuse why we shouldn't be in on some of the top portal names.

UVA's portal work has been from the Mid-Majors in their region. You see VCU, Georgetown, Penn, and Seton Hall guys. They are not snagging Clemson, Georgia Tech, and UNC talent. They don't have JC guys.

But looking at their team, the High School recruiting has been very productive. All the dudes transferring to MSU and the others MSU would like to have in 2026, are UVA High School recruits. BOC has been going to Regionals and Omaha with his own players.

MSU had Highfill, Hines, and Chance as the only HS recruits playing everyday. With Powell taking the Catcher job, only two players. Next year, probably only Chance will be a High School recruit playing the field. MSU does not have SEC or ACC transfers (until now). The 2025 MSU portal kids were Mid-Majors - Campbell, Cincinnati, North Alabama, Houston, Citadel, Indiana State, and Carolina Upstate.

[Santiago]

UVA's portal work has been from the Mid-Majors in their region. You see VCU, Georgetown, Penn, and Seton Hall guys. They are not snagging Clemson, Georgia Tech, and UNC talent. They don't have JC guys.

But looking at their team, the High School recruiting has been very productive. All the dudes transferring to MSU and the others MSU would like to have in 2026, are UVA High School recruits. BOC has been going to Regionals and Omaha with his own players.

MSU had Highfill, Hines, and Chance as the only HS recruits playing everyday. With Powell taking the Catcher job, only two players. Next year, probably only Chance will be a High School recruit playing the field. MSU does not have SEC or ACC transfers (until now). The 2025 MSU portal kids were Mid-Majors - Campbell, Cincinnati, North Alabama, Houston, Citadel, Indiana State, and Carolina Upstate.

Man, Lemonis.

[Coach34]

Lemon did well in the portal for the most part. Other coaches are remaining portal heavy as well. But doing that hurts if you aren’t signing some legit dudes out of HS to go with it

[basedog]

Very hopeful we get Becker- huge position of need for us.

But I do have to echo some concern that our only portal pulls so far are Va players following their coach.

Not worried a bit, better to have 3 or 4 players he coached coming with him rather than them not coming. Plus he knows their ability, BOC is a proven winner and I can’t see any concerns right now. I bet he will get some other player. Not only is it better getting his player it helps with team chemistry cause they all no each other.

[Coach34]

Not worried a bit, better to have 3 or 4 players he coached coming with him rather than them not coming. Plus he knows their ability, BOC is a proven winner and I can’t see any concerns right now. I bet he will get some other player. Not only is it better getting his player it helps with team chemistry cause they all no each other.

Well what you are missing is that the staff surely had info on players around the country already before the season ended. Then they had the week off while we were playing in a Regional to spend time doing evals because they didn’t make one. And then now this week so far to work the portal as well. Other schools are pulling in portals right and left. Auburn has 5 and just stopped playing Sunday.

[basedog]

Well what you are missing is that the staff surely had info on players around the country already before the season ended. Then they had the week off while we were playing in a Regional to spend time doing evals because they didn’t make one. And then now this week so far to work the portal as well. Other schools are pulling in portals right and left. Auburn has 5 and just stopped playing Sunday.

Big difference when u change schools. It takes more than two weeks ata new school 34. I’m sure moving forward things will get better.
You already questioning BOC, amazing.

BOC also had to re recruit the returning player, I bet most would have left. And he probably has to reassure of the recruits we signed. I’m not sure many don’t understand transitions going on.

[AlSwearengen]

I don?t know how long Oak and MSU have known that he would be the coach, but figuring out who we needed to keep, thus, who and what we need to find is a process that Auburn, Tenn, etc. have surely been working on for awhile because they have known their needs for awhile. I?m guessing several of the players they have picked up at this point ?knew? where they were going before the portal opened and they entered it. I hope this is the case and we finish strong.

[Coach34]

I’m sure we’ll pull some good players but the clock is ticking as other big schools grab guys

[Quaoarsking]

We've already gotten 2 of the top 5 of ON3's portal rankings, with a good shot at 2 more. I think we'll be doing fine.

[State82]

BOC also had to re recruit the returning player, I bet most would have left. And he probably has to reassure of the recruits we signed.

This is a very big point some people are missing. There is a tremendous amount of work to do just with the present roster and new signees before you can even concentrate on the portal but it all has to be done almost simultaneously which is not possible.

[maroonmania]

Well I would feel better if Becker committed. At least that would leave us with just one glaring hole which is catcher. We also need more pitching depth but SS and C are the 2 positions right now that are barren and we need a couple of studs to fill in those holes.

[Coach34]

Well I would feel better if Becker committed. At least that would leave us with just one glaring hole which is catcher. We also need more pitching depth but SS and C are the 2 positions right now that are barren and we need a couple of studs to fill in those holes.

Becker is expected to take some time to filter thru his offers- dont expect to hear anything soon

[HoopsDawg]

Becker is expected to take some time to filter thru his offers- dont expect to hear anything soon

I doubt we land Becker. Look for him to end up at Texas or return to Virginia. We need to go after Plan B at SS.

[Thick]

What?s plan b? Any ideas on who that could possibly be?

[maroonmania]

I doubt we land Becker. Look for him to end up at Texas or return to Virginia. We need to go after Plan B at SS.

Well I hope you are wrong because that would suck. Would have hoped we had a good SS pretty much lined up before sending Buckner and Cupp out the door.

[HoopsDawg]

Well I hope you are wrong because that would suck. Would have hoped we had a good SS pretty much lined up before sending Buckner and Cupp out the door.

I hope I'm wrong too, but I'm not.

[HoopsDawg]

What?s plan b? Any ideas on who that could possibly be?

No clue. There was a guy I liked but he committed to Clemson. Better find one Asap.

[Coach34]

Well I hope you are wrong because that would suck. Would have hoped we had a good SS pretty much lined up before sending Buckner and Cupp out the door.

We’re a Blue Blood that just landed an awesome Coach. Why would we worry about landing a top notch SS? He will get one because he is awesome

[Quaoarsking]

What?s plan b? Any ideas on who that could possibly be?

I don't know who's plan B, but I guess plan C would be Frei playing SS next year.

[Todd4State]

I don't know who's plan B, but I guess plan C would be Frei playing SS next year.

No way we're putting Frei at SS next year. It will almost 100% be someone from the portal. If we completely crap out which we won't- I bet we would go with Chone James there.

I feel OK about Becker still. If I'm wrong I'm wrong.

[The Federalist Engineer]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gsr0dd3WgAAH1BZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

Buyer beware- the Maryland dudes including Hollis Porter were playing in a park with 385 foot to Center Field fence. The maryland stats are fugazi. Notice that UVA is dominating the portal. So it's a good thing to have cavaliers like it was a good thing to load-up Ole Miss Rebels last year before Mangrum fixed the pitching.

[Thick]

Duke?s park is small. Is OM like 355-365 in the alleys?

[The Federalist Engineer]

Duke?s park is small. Is OM like 355-365 in the alleys?

Duke is regular size (325, 370,400, 370,325) talking Maryland. Their PC wants 10 to 15 more feet. They are pushing a 7 ERA these days.

[KB21]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gsr0dd3WgAAH1BZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

Buyer beware- the Maryland dudes including Hollis Porter were playing in a park with 385 foot to Center Field fence. The maryland stats are fugazi. Notice that UVA is dominating the portal. So it's a good thing to have cavaliers like it was a good thing to load-up Ole Miss Rebels last year before Mangrum fixed the pitching.

I'm not going to say we will get all of them, but we are in on Henry Ford, Eric Becker, Davion Hickson, Carson Tinney, Ethan McElvain, and Bryce Calloway. Tinney was thought to be a FSU vs Florida deal, but according to Steve Robertson yesterday, Alabama and Mississippi State have entered the picture with him.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I'm not going to say we will get all of them, but we are in on Henry Ford, Eric Becker, Davion Hickson, Carson Tinney, Ethan McElvain, and Bryce Calloway. Tinney was thought to be a FSU vs Florida deal, but according to Steve Robertson yesterday, Alabama and Mississippi State have entered the picture with him.

I feel confident we still get Becker. I am not confident on Ford, but I don't think he makes it to campus anyways.

As for the others, Hickson is ours if we want him. Tinney would be a great get but not expecting him. McElvain I'm not expecting and Calloway I'm not expecting.

I think our catcher out of the portal will be Kevin Milewski from Seton Hall.

[KB21]

I feel confident we still get Becker. I am not confident on Ford, but I don't think he makes it to campus anyways.

As for the others, Hickson is ours if we want him. Tinney would be a great get but not expecting him. McElvain I'm not expecting and Calloway I'm not expecting.

I think our catcher out of the portal will be Kevin Milewski from Seton Hall.

We could also get Mack Whitcomb, who was Tomas Valincius's high school catcher.

[Goldendawg]

What was Virginia's issues on not making a regional this past year? We seem to be getting or in on their best players fron the portal.

[KOdawg1]

What was Virginia's issues on not making a regional this past year? We seem to be getting or in on their best players fron the portal.

Weak schedule and lost some games to bad teams early, and they weren't able to do enough to make up for it.

[Quaoarsking]

What was Virginia's issues on not making a regional this past year? We seem to be getting or in on their best players fron the portal.

Their athletic department screwed them on the non conference scheduling, giving them an RPI in the high 50s. They also had a full series at Florida State canceled, which would have improved their RPI by 10 spots if they'd just won one of those games.

The committee honestly just screwed up. They should have taken them despite the weak RPI. 16-11 in the 2nd best conference, and 3 teams who finished below them in the ACC standings won their Regionals.

Note that I'm not complaining. There's a good chance they'd still be playing had the committee let them in, and who knows if we hire O'Connor in those circumstances. We are the beneficiaries of Virginia's screwjob.

[3dawgnight15]

MOB to UA Little Rock. Wasn?t his dad on twitter complaining about playing time?

Michael O?Brien

[Goldendawg]

MOB to UA Little Rock. Wasn?t his dad on twitter complaining about playing time?

Michael O?Brien

Quite a drop from a SEC program. Kind of like the landing spots of the majority of our FB players that hit the portal the last few years if they landed anywhere at all. Our recruiting by now former HC's in both FB and baseball has been seriously over rated.

[maroonmania]

I hope I'm wrong too, but I'm not.

With that kind of statement sounds like you may have some inside info on the situation?

[DownwardDawg]

Weak schedule and lost some games to bad teams early, and they weren't able to do enough to make up for it.

And their series with FSU was cancelled due to a school shooting. This is all their RPI needed. I was shocked they got left out.

[DownwardDawg]

Their athletic department screwed them on the non conference scheduling, giving them an RPI in the high 50s. They also had a full series at Florida State canceled, which would have improved their RPI by 10 spots if they'd just won one of those games.

The committee honestly just screwed up. They should have taken them despite the weak RPI. 16-11 in the 2nd best conference, and 3 teams who finished below them in the ACC standings won their Regionals.

Note that I'm not complaining. There's a good chance they'd still be playing had the committee let them in, and who knows if we hire O'Connor in those circumstances. We are the beneficiaries of Virginia's screwjob.

Our timing was impeccable. Things worked out perfectly for us for once!!!

[HoopsDawg]

With that kind of statement sounds like you may have some inside info on the situation?

Let's assume I know what I'm talking about.

[Coach34]

Let's assume I know what I'm talking about.

Guy has a great NIL offer
Knows exactly what it’s like to play for this staff
Visited Austin and their campus
Has other offers

Now says he needs some time. Doesn’t look good for us

[HoopsDawg]

Guy has a great NIL offer
Knows exactly what it’s like to play for this staff
Visited Austin and their campus
Has other offers

Now says he needs some time. Doesn’t look good for us

Exactly

[38843dawg]

Ryder Woodson commits. Freshman middle infielder from nc state. Limited ABs but was .361, 3 HR, 15 RBI.

[KOdawg1]

Woodson should be a good bench piece who has shown the ability to produce in short sample sizes.

Go watch some of his swings from the Auburn Regional. The ball sounds different coming off his bat.

[GeoDawg]

It looks like Woodson split time at 3B and SS this season. What position will he most likely play for MSU?

[KOdawg1]

It looks like Woodson split time at 3B and SS this season. What position will he most likely play for MSU?
2B/SS/3B

Think of a more talented Nate Chester

[Coach34]

It looks like Woodson split time at 3B and SS this season. What position will he most likely play for MSU?

It won’t be 3rd

He is being brought in to play SS/2B

[basedog]

Ryder Woodson commits. Freshman middle infielder from nc state. Limited ABs but was .361, 3 HR, 15 RBI.

Decent pickup, him playing as a freshman should result in improvement next year. I also like in can play 3 infield positions.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Ryder Woodson commits. Freshman middle infielder from nc state. Limited ABs but was .361, 3 HR, 15 RBI.

15 RBIs is about 4 years of work for Cupp. Upgrade!

This dude was probably a UVA recruit that went NCSU and they still like him.

[maroonmania]

It looks like Woodson split time at 3B and SS this season. What position will he most likely play for MSU?

Well, at least gives us a fall back plan at SS if we don't get someone better.

[Saltydog]

2B/SS/3B

Think of a more talented Nate Chester

Yeah, way more talented, at least offensively........Chester couldn't hit 3 homeruns if he stayed here 10 years........