Jack Bauer

[Homedawg]

Besides Bauer-

Tanner Beliveau was sitting 95-98 with his fastball. Not expecting him to be a big part necessarily next season. But could definitely see him potentially as a major factor in 2027.

Sorry missed this but yeah. He's been lights out. He's a pitcher not a catcher in the future. Hell, for now.

[Coach34]

We are freaking loaded. This team is better than 1985/1989. Will they fare better? We shall see

[Homedawg]

We are freaking loaded. This team is better than 1985/1989. Will they fare better? We shall see

Don't think it's a better lineup than 89. However total package is way better. 85 was so top heavy it isn't funnny. Weak 6-9 in lineup and after Brantley and Morgan, the drop off was huge. But had Thorne on back end.

[Coach34]

Don't think it's a better lineup than 89. However total package is way better. 85 was so top heavy it isn't funnny. Weak 6-9 in lineup and after Brantley and Morgan, the drop off was huge. But had Thorne on back end.

You are ok with debating line-up vs line-up from 89 vs 26. I just think this 26 line-up is better. We have top notch guys plus we have match-up guys. I think the match-up depth gives 26 the edge

[Coach34]

also- I love arguing about a Top 5 team. Me and Little Wool cant wait to go to Texas and watch us play

[KOdawg1]

We are loaded. My lineup prediction as of today:

1. Teel - CF (L)
2. Frei - 2B (S)
3. Reese - 3B (L)
4. Sully - DH (R)
5. Bevis/V. Valincius - 1B (R)
6. Nunnallee - RF (L)
7. Wyers - SS (R)
8. Chance - LF (R)
9. Owen - C (R)

One question mark is if Frei can handle 2B? So far he hasn't looked great there this spring. His bat is too good to keep out of the lineup though imo. If he can't handle it, he could DH or play LF. Wyers can slide to 2B and Woodson play SS (or vice versa) if Frei moves elsewhere. Him being serviceable at 2B opens up this lineup though and allows us to be deeper. Something to watch.

Milewski can hit, but I do wonder about his defense. He wasn't that great at Seton Hall, mainly at throwing guys out. He, Andrew Raymond, and Jackson Owen will all battle it out at C. With our lineup as deep as it is, I think we go with whoever provides the most defensively.

V. Valincius is intriguing to me. He can smash. He can factor in at 1B, RF, LF, and DH.

[Coach34]

I dont see in any world Chance starts for us. How do you sit anybody for him?

[KOdawg1]

I dont see in any world Chance starts for us. How do you sit anybody for him?

BOC loves him.

[Coach34]

BOC loves him.

All Coaches would. But after Fall Ball- stats and perform matter

[KOdawg1]

All Coaches would. But after Fall Ball- stats and perform matter

He's going to put up good fall stats though. The knock on Chance is he's not an MLB guy. Which he isn't.

But he's a good college baseball player, leader, and teammate, and he's proven that for several years now. A .330 hitter with 5 HRs that doesn't K at the bottom of your lineup is awesome. I'll be shocked if he isn't starting.

[Todd4State]

If we pulled Bryce Chance out of the portal everyone would be excited to add him.

He's our glue guy.

[Todd4State]

We are loaded. My lineup prediction as of today:

1. Teel - CF (L)
2. Frei - 2B (S)
3. Reese - 3B (L)
4. Sully - DH (R)
5. Bevis/V. Valincius - 1B (R)
6. Nunnallee - RF (L)
7. Wyers - SS (R)
8. Chance - LF (R)
9. Owen - C (R)

One question mark is if Frei can handle 2B? So far he hasn't looked great there this spring. His bat is too good to keep out of the lineup though imo. If he can't handle it, he could DH or play LF. Wyers can slide to 2B and Woodson play SS (or vice versa) if Frei moves elsewhere. Him being serviceable at 2B opens up this lineup though and allows us to be deeper. Something to watch.

Milewski can hit, but I do wonder about his defense. He wasn't that great at Seton Hall, mainly at throwing guys out. He, Andrew Raymond, and Jackson Owen will all battle it out at C. With our lineup as deep as it is, I think we go with whoever provides the most defensively.

V. Valincius is intriguing to me. He can smash. He can factor in at 1B, RF, LF, and DH.

As far as catcher goes don't count out Andrew Raymond from George Mason. I think Milewski will start at least on opening day.

They really liked Peter Mershon at catcher before scrimmages but I don't believe he has caught in one yet unless he caught today.

[Todd4State]

Sorry missed this but yeah. He's been lights out. He's a pitcher not a catcher in the future. Hell, for now.

His backstory reminds me of Jonathan Holder a little bit. More of a hitter in high school but then he goes to MSU and maybe eventually finds a home in the bullpen as a pitcher.

I know we have him hitting some- for now. He's a typical college freshman trying to find out what his true role in the game is. Which does indeed eventually seem to be pitcher.

[Pancho]

please advise on our catcher situation......

[AlSwearengen]

Todd, was Beliveau primarily a position player coming out of H.S.? I never really heard anything about him even though he is in the pine belt; maybe he was just overshadowed by the Parkers. Typically, if you have a kid in your area throwing mid and upper 90’s in h.s., you hear about it.

[Todd4State]

Todd, was Beliveau primarily a position player coming out of H.S.? I never really heard anything about him even though he is in the pine belt; maybe he was just overshadowed by the Parkers. Typically, if you have a kid in your area throwing mid and upper 90’s in h.s., you hear about it.

Yes, he was primarily a position player at Petal who really only started pitching a couple of years ago. He was considered more of a hitter but his position in college was up for debate- most people were thinking catcher or corner INF/OF. It's looking like pitcher is his best position though but it's still TBD.

[Todd4State]

please advise on our catcher situation......

Milewski and Raymond are the front runners. Jackson Owen is a good emergency catcher. Peter Mershon the coaches liked in drills at catcher but unless I'm mistaken and he caught yesterday he hasn't caught a scrimmage game yet.

[basedog]

If we pulled Bryce Chance out of the portal everyone would be excited to add him.

He's our glue guy.

Chance has proven himself over the last few years.

[Coach34]

Chance has proven himself over the last few years.

Here's the thing tho:

You're not going to sit #34. Frei hit over .400 vs RHP's in 2025. He 100% will be in the line-up vs RHP's. I am hopeful he can play 2nd but I have my doubts. 34 is not going to play 1st or 3rd. So that leaves LF or RF. Now platooning him in LF with Beans would make complete sense. I just dont see any way you sit your best player on the team vs a RHP making a start on the hill. So we will see how the 2B gig goes.

That's not even including Valincius who is 6'4/230 and can swing the bat from the left side into the equation. Stallman with a year under his belt. Nunnalee is a year older.

Lots to be decided.

[TheLostDawg]

Who is playing 3rd***