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Need a catcher that throws and rakes.
Need basically everything we can get. We will find a spot in the field for them.
I get it. I just liked Dotson, and Parker had stated on Bo?s show (first interview after interim HC maybe) that he liked Luke, what he brought to the table, and him progressing as a pitcher. Don?t get me wrong, I hope we are replacing him with a better player, but I thought he would stick around and be a good option next season. Have faith in the new staff, right?
I mean just a rough estimate we need: A C and a backup C, 1B, SS, 2-3 OFs, two weekend starters, and 3-4 relievers. That's not a small amount. Add to that, we're going to have to pay big to keep Ace and McPherson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord McBuckethead
Matt just said that we currently have the third most portal entries in the country at 12. I didn't realize it was that many yet. Virginia has 21 and Kentucky is second. He was quoting an article from some college baseball writer, possibly ON3.
Expecting Dotson to produce every year is worth about as much as Todd?s annual ?we?re going to Omaha? predictions.
Are we gonna need another 1B with Stache and Stallman coming back?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I think you?re wrong. A left hander throwing in the 90?s with potential to develop his off speed pitches is worth it (mid relief, short relief, maybe a midweek starter). It doesn?t matter, bc he?s gone. Moving onQuote:
Originally Posted by BravesDoggy
Normal stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by State82
I do hope Spalitta is not on the list. I think this a good player.
He entered today.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
Players that I saw at the event:
Tomas Valincius
Vytas Valincius
Eric Becker
Chone James
Aiden Teel
James Nunnallee
Did you get your picture taken with them?Quote:
Originally Posted by KB21
He has no positionQuote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
No, but I did snap a photo of Justin Parker and realized after the fact that Tomas Valincius, Eric Becker, and James Nunnallee were in the photo.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
I have a pretty good feeling, call it a certainty, that 5 of those 6 will commit in pretty short order.Quote:
Originally Posted by KB21
Thanks for sharing that on TwitterQuote:
Originally Posted by KB21
That's a very interesting Portal Class of the experience and upper class D1 players. Chon James is a C but not the starter, used as DH, and All ACC freshman. Vytas Valincius Is an Illinois player and former huge Recruit for USCe. Good numbers, 2nd Team All Big Ten.Quote:
Originally Posted by KB21
To the surprise of no one, Ross Highfill has entered the portal.
Burns announces he is back. He has the stuff. He was coming off injury from a few years ago. He could take a huge leap forward. Didnt park say in pre season that he had friday night stuff.
News of all those leaving. Past time for news on those coming.
Got a Friday night slider w what is currently Thursday morning command. Hope he takes a jump.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbub50
Truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
McPherson back. I bet Charlie is meeting with these guys and transfers on campus now hashing out the cash. Other big fish we are waiting on that’s on campus. Ace, foster, Sullivan, Frye, chance, stallman.
James Nunnallee has committed
Lots of Virginia transfers committing according to the twitters.
Tomas Valincius and Chone James also.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
JP said that Burns is a "Superstar" in the making.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbub50
The dudes that were called out were:
Burns, Foster, and Duke Stone. They were called the future SEC staff. Honestly, seems that McP is ahead of all them them as of this writing. McP would be my top Candidate for Fridays in 2026 from players currently on the roster.
If TV makes the expected jump from freshman to sophomore, he and Foster will battle it out for the Friday spot with the loser being the Saturday or Sunday guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by 38843dawg
Update: https://x.com/VytasValincius?ref_src...Ctwgr%5EauthorQuote:
Originally Posted by Tripp McNeely
Vytas Valincius is the brother of the LHP starter Tomas Valincius that is (updated) Officially a DOG.
https://fightingillini.com/sports/ba...alincius/14773
6-4 220lb and was a primarily 1B in High School, but a OF for Illinois.
348 hitter, 33K and 22BB
I think he could play LF or 1B for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
The pitching staff is gonna be disgusting.
YepQuote:
Originally Posted by cheewgumm
Need more quality depth to go with this front line. But it looks very nice so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Valincius kid has almost a 1.3 whip as a freshmen, wow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commercecomet24
Lefty that can hit 94 on the gun. Wipe out slider.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coursesuper
He's a good un! Reminds me of the Polk days. Ron always seemed to have a nasty lefty in his rotation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coursesuper
Agreed, but looks like all the ducks are starting to align for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coursesuper
So just to recap so some don't have to scroll through the thread, we have picked up:
Tomas Valincius-LHP UVA
Vytas Valincius-OF/1B Illinois
Chone James-UT UVA
James Nunnallee-OF UVA
And I wouldn't be shocked if Eric Becker(SS) and Aidan Teel(OF),both from UVA, don't announce in pretty short order as well.