Will Clark said it himself, "Best way to hit the breaking ball is don't miss the fastball".Quote:
Originally Posted by SPMT
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Will Clark said it himself, "Best way to hit the breaking ball is don't miss the fastball".Quote:
Originally Posted by SPMT
If Mershon leaves and the draft goes as expected, we won't make a regional without some big time portal gets. We're getting killed on both the pitching and position side of things. FR won't help the situation much either. It 100% comes down to the portal if we want to make post season.
Cupp won't go anywhere. His parents want him in Starkville. Unless there's been a change of heart since mid season, his parents want him here for 3 years to be developed and then be a top 3 round pick. I believe his hitting will shoot up next year. He has all the tools, but just got behind with the injury this year and was never able to catch back up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Mershon is interesting. We would have to probably throw a decent NIL offer at him, although he has a national NIL deal with Adidas that helps offset some of our stuff. But I think if he could come back and show just a tad bit more power, maybe like 6-7 HRs next year then he would be a guaranteed Top 100 pick.
In a perfect world you're able to shift Mershon to 2B and Cupp will play SS.
Dirtbag's brother is only a Jr this year- not a Sr. So that eliminates them playing togetherQuote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Something else I heard- Powell plans on returning now that the NCAA granted an extra year to guys like him
And we can put Pulliam in the outfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
The biggest thing we really need in the portal are corner INF/OF guys and pitching. We're always going to need new pitching every year so that kind of goes without saying.
Yea the biggest thing is finding corner infielders, at least one more OF, a weekend starter, a closer, and probably 3-4 additional pitchers. It's definitely doable, but we're going to have to be much more portal heavy. Also, if there's a difference maker bat then get him and figure out the position once he gets here. He could always DHQuote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Oh yeah, for sure, i meant him leaving for mlbQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I heard the same thing several weeks ago and looks like it gonna happen. Means we could move Highfill possibly to the outfield where he could use his speed and athleticism more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
How will Highfill's arm be. We already have Chance out there. I don't think we can afford another average or injured arm out there. Not a knock on Chance, he just doesn't have the best arm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Chance is projected in the top 10 rounds in some places. He's probably gone if he lands in that top 10 rounds. (Sounds weird saying it)Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Wow....had not seen him anywhere near that range, but if he's in that range, with leverage, he needs to go. He can't improve his stock enough that it would offset the pennies on the dollar signing bonus he would have to sign as a senior.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
No way in hell that happensQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
And I?ve never heard a college, minor or mlb player say otherwise. Obviously a hanging one is different, but I?ve seen some young kids with very good breakers that are hard enough to catch much less hit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Highfill had an excellent arm pre surgery no reason to think he won't be back to normal and most people come back with more velo. Now me mentioning him moving to the outfield is just a thought I had but he could probably be the dh next year and spell Powell behind the plate every now and then is probably what will wind up happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Weirder things have happened I supposed but I just don't see it. His arm is to weak and he doesn't have a tremendous amount of power to play a corner outfield spot in pro ball. I guess it could happen but I would be surprised. I'll have to check with some scout buddies and see what they think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
Yeah a spinner is just a bp fastball so those don't count lol. But a sure enough breaking ball, nobody digs that. Hit the fastball, it's why hitters try so hard to get fastball counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by SPMT
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Originally Posted by Coach34
By: Travis Rae, Associate Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State redshirt sophomore outfielder Bryce Chance was named to the 2024 Academic All-District Baseball Team, College Sports Communicators announced Tuesday.
The recognition is bestowed on the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom.
Since enrolling at Mississippi State, Chance has been named a Dean's Scholar twice and been named to the President's Scholar list once.
On the field, Chance has been a reliable bat in the Bulldog lineup. Chance has collected 62 hits, 36 RBIs, 36 runs and 11 doubles to grab a .286 batting average on the season. Of his 62 hits, 18 went for extra bases, including six homers.
In 217 at-bats, Chance has struck out 18 times this season to become the toughest batter to strike out in the SEC. In SEC games, Chance hit .333 during the season, the second-best mark on the team. He had six homers during the season, with four coming in SEC play.
During his time with Mississippi State, Chance has collected 95 hits, drove in 58 runs, and posted a .300 batting average.
That?s good stuff. We need him.Quote:
Originally Posted by basedog
Good team player. Fact is our best Sec hitter with average and fewest strikeouts in the Sec. Smart kid also.Quote:
Originally Posted by SPMT
Never said he wasnt a good kid. He's just not a Top 10 round draft pick.
I understand, but we need players next year, he may not be a MLP and lord knows it?s a hard thing to achieve. We?ve had many stars that didn?t make it and we?ve had some guys make it that weren?t stars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
We was pretty consistent this past year especially batting around 6th. May not have strong arm but decent outfielder who didn?t hurt us defensively.
I want Bryce back next year. He gives us a solid player and a position we don't have to worry about having to find a replacement and would also hope with another year of growth he could give us 10-12 hrs next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by basedog
I like the fact he doesn’t strike out much. Anyone who does this gives us a baserunner. He is just a good team player. Love his demeanour. Not too high or not too low.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
I agree 24
If Black can do what he did against UVA, he needs to be the closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I liked him before the regional series, he did have a bad game or two, but his stuff looks electric. Not sure why he wasn't used more.Quote:
Originally Posted by TNDawg35
I agree, and really, I don't see it but I've seen several different draft projections and he falls in around that 9/10 round in a couple. He better jump on if he does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
I think we're getting a steal with Mershon not going top 10 rounds. He's a top shelf college MIF. Hope someone doesn't bump him up.
Our pen will be better next year IMO. Parker is going to have a closer and I expect to pull some damn solid pitching. What he did this year was miraculous! We're going to steal some pitching.
Now the position side, I trust our evals like a Taco Bell fart and we'll hit on one but with so many spots needed, especially big time hitters, I struggle to believe we fix everything.
I agree on all, especially mershonQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
I think if Mershon falls below Rd.3/4 range then he'll come back. He's got ultimate leverage right now and if he comes back and has another good season he could be a Top 75-100 pick. The power numbers would probably need to come up to go higher.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Yeah he's in a really good spot, leverage wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
We had a ton of talent and Parker did his job. Nothing miraculous about it. He did get most of the guys to use their talent. That's what a PC does. Foxhall being bad just makes him look even betterQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
If we will let him stay in the game when he is dealing.Quote:
Originally Posted by basedog
Hindsight is 20/20Quote:
Originally Posted by Goldendawg
Lemon/Parker didnt make the WRONG move bringing Davis in. Davis had been our guy and they had a lefty with power up. It wasnt the wrong move- but it didnt work out.
However, you also cant coach solely based metrics and match-ups. Sometimes its got to be your gut and what your eyes tell you. I agree that he was dealing and I probably would have stayed with him as well- especially with a righty coming up right behind the lefty.
Per Genespage, Forsythe and Cheatum hit the portal.
Good luck to them
Yeah, I think there is far too much reliance on analytics and far too little eyes/gut feelings in today's sports. How in the world did great coaches of the past make great decisions and win games in all sports without computers and these type programs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I agree. While black was dealing and has great stuff, he's been up and down all year. We brought in our best bullpen arm who's been lights out all year to try and keep it a one run game, but as you said just didn't work out. Can't blame anyone Davis just didn't have it. I might've brought Davis in too, but you have to be in that dugout to make that call. As you said it's a feel for the gane at that point. Davis just didn't have it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! We always have a pitcher (or other players) that get buried and forgotten about it seems. Drives me crazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by basedog
Thank you!! 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24