Tracking the 2022 MSU Baseball Roster

[BiscuitEater]

Mabye it's just me but I'm not that impressed with Jess Davis. Good glove, sure but we're going to need some sticks and if he's only hitting .258 against the competition he's been facing what's he gonna hit in the SEC. We've got a decent glove in Skinner but he can't hit. Why bring in the same thing?

Kid deserves a 'shot!'

"In Lemonis I trust"

[Homedawg]

I'm worried about Preston Johnson and Stinnett.

[Commercecomet24]

I'm worried about Preston Johnson and Stinnett.

We need both back.

[AlSwearengen]

I thought Bednar was the No. 2 from the beginning but missed a couple weeks with a “stiff neck”. You guys are talking like he wasn’t a lock for the rotation, or am I misunderstanding?

[Saltydog]

I'm thinking PJ may be gone. That last showing against Vandy may have moved his draft stock a bit.

[CadaverDawg]

Even without the newcomers, we'd be serviceable at worst.

Cade
Fristoe
Hootie
MacLeod
Sims
Stinnett
Johnson
B Smith

Davis CF
James 3B
Hancock 1B
Tanner C
Clark DH
Mule RF
Leggett 2B
Skinner/McGowan LF
Forsythe SS

So we basically need to make sure guys like Hancock, Preston, and Stinnett return, and then if we have newcomers that can immediately provide an upgrade to Skinner, Davis, Leggett, or Forsythe...that's major icing on the cake. But even with the above group I feel like we'd be pretty solid. And we all should feel pretty confident that the above is not going to be our best lineup next season

[BeardoMSU]

We can safely assume Lemonis has evaluated Davis and accept his decision.

"Na, and I can't wait until the game 1 thread in 2022 when we're down in the first so I can bitch more about how Lemon is ****in' up"

- some dipshit, probably

[Commercecomet24]

"Na, and I can't wait until the game 1 thread in 2022 when we're down in the first so I can bitch more about how Lemon is ****in' up"

- some dipshit, probably

And you know it's gonna happen, lol!

[Ari Gold]

On the SS situation with Lane
I will be the first to say I was all in on a transfer at the position and moving Lane to 2b
Not to say I’m still not if the right transfer or even recruit makes it campus

But I doubt they play the position better, Lane is a plus plus defensive SS already and not to make shitty comparisons
But didn’t Kessinger at OM his freshman year hit like a Buck 70 ??
Lane should continue to improve offensively

[The Federalist Engineer]

On the SS situation with Lane
I will be the first to say I was all in on a transfer at the position and moving Lane to 2b
Not to say I’m still not if the right transfer or even recruit makes it campus

But I doubt they play the position better, Lane is a plus plus defensive SS already and not to make shitty comparisons
But didn’t Kessinger at OM his freshman year hit like a Buck 70 ??
Lane should continue to improve offensively

Polk and Jay Powell both think Lane is still growing and will be much better.

Another thing, the pitching we faced in Omaha was about as good as could be faced in college. Lane may not have looked good batting but not many were going to look good batting versus this competition.

4 games started by a top-10 draft picks (Madden, Madden, Leiter, Rocker) + Quintanilla + McGarrity + Maldonado

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

On the SS situation with Lane
I will be the first to say I was all in on a transfer at the position and moving Lane to 2b
Not to say I’m still not if the right transfer or even recruit makes it campus

But I doubt they play the position better, Lane is a plus plus defensive SS already and not to make shitty comparisons
But didn’t Kessinger at OM his freshman year hit like a Buck 70 ??
Lane should continue to improve offensively

If the knock on Lane is his bat, then moving him to 2B doesn't help. Unless we get a better defender at SS, or 2 middle infielders that hit better than him, he should stay at SS.

And for other posters talking about not being bale to replace Allen and Rowdy... well... the same thing was said about Foscue and Westburg the year before, and the same thing was said about Mangum and Mac the year before that. College players leave every year, pitchers and position players. We have a LOT of big game experience coming back in both the lineup and staff, many with room to grow, and we have high ceiling guys coming in. That's as good of a position as anyone in the country. Not everyone will pan out and -like this year- there will be bumps early as we work out who has or hasn't panned out, but ultimately we should be good to go postseason

[Coach34]

I’ll be surprised if Stinnet, Johnson, and Hancock return.

[Madisonmd]

I?ll be surprised if Stinnet, Johnson, and Hancock return.

I will not be surprised if Skinner does not get cut in fall. Others feel the same. Does not compete offensively

[KOdawg1]

I’ll be surprised if Stinnet, Johnson, and Hancock return.

I don't see Hancock getting drafted. I guess that doesn't mean he couldn't leave, but he really doesn't project anywhere at the next level.

Stinnett and Johnson leaving would hurt. They would have big roles next year.

[trob115]

Stinnett and Hancock are both expected back.

PJ has a good chance of being drafted. He pretty much is what he is. He might could see a slight tick up in velo, but I don't expect him to stay if drafted.

Stinnett wants a shot at starting next year. He's got to work on control this summer.

[Coach34]

I don't see Hancock getting drafted. I guess that doesn't mean he couldn't leave, but he really doesn't project anywhere at the next level.

Stinnett and Johnson leaving would hurt. They would have big roles next year.

Agree on Hancock. It was just mentioned he may move on. Would be good to have him back. A Natty can always change some minds. Stinnett and Johnson likely will be drafted. Only question is how much they will be offered.

[Homedawg]

Agree on Hancock. It was just mentioned he may move on. Would be good to have him back. A Natty can always change some minds. Stinnett and Johnson likely will be drafted. Only question is how much they will be offered.

Yep.

[preachermatt83]

Sims, Cade s, and fristoe is one heck of a rotation

[Cowbell]

Polk and Jay Powell both think Lane is still growing and will be much better.

Another thing, the pitching we faced in Omaha was about as good as could be faced in college. Lane may not have looked good batting but not many were going to look good batting versus this competition.

4 games started by a top-10 draft picks (Madden, Madden, Leiter, Rocker) + Quintanilla + McGarrity + Maldonado

Lane went 4 for 11 against great pitching in the cws finals

[Commercecomet24]

"Na, and I can't wait until the game 1 thread in 2022 when we're down in the first so I can bitch more about how Lemon is ****in' up"

- some dipshit, probably

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BeardoMSU again.