Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

(02-06-2018 10:58 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

If you go back and look at what Bordwine did in high school at the top level of competition, its really impressive. He wasn't as highly sought after as some of his teammates (Thompson and Madden) but his numbers were off the charts. He can clearly pitch.

(02-07-2018 09:40 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-06-2018 10:58 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

If you go back and look at what Bordwine did in high school at the top level of competition, its really impressive. He wasn't as highly sought after as some of his teammates (Thompson and Madden) but his numbers were off the charts. He can clearly pitch.

A right-handed Blake Fox? He doesn't have the elite stuff, but he's a strike thrower and knows how to change speeds and locate his pitches. Could be a very effective middle reliever for us. And coming from Cy Ranch, Coach Pope obviously has confidence in him and knows his potential.

(02-07-2018 09:50 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 09:40 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-06-2018 10:58 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

If you go back and look at what Bordwine did in high school at the top level of competition, its really impressive. He wasn't as highly sought after as some of his teammates (Thompson and Madden) but his numbers were off the charts. He can clearly pitch.

A right-handed Blake Fox? He doesn't have the elite stuff, but he's a strike thrower and knows how to change speeds and locate his pitches. Could be a very effective middle reliever for us. And coming from Cy Ranch, Coach Pope obviously has confidence in him and knows his potential.

Bordwine's senior year at Cy Ranch he was 12-0 with a 0.38 era. And this was on a staff with Ty Madden (Texas commit) and Matthew Thompson (A&M commit). They're playing one of the toughest high school schedules in Texas as well.

That's absurd.

(02-07-2018 10:21 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 09:50 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 09:40 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-06-2018 10:58 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

If you go back and look at what Bordwine did in high school at the top level of competition, its really impressive. He wasn't as highly sought after as some of his teammates (Thompson and Madden) but his numbers were off the charts. He can clearly pitch.

A right-handed Blake Fox? He doesn't have the elite stuff, but he's a strike thrower and knows how to change speeds and locate his pitches. Could be a very effective middle reliever for us. And coming from Cy Ranch, Coach Pope obviously has confidence in him and knows his potential.

Bordwine's senior year at Cy Ranch he was 12-0 with a 0.38 era. And this was on a staff with Ty Madden (Texas commit) and Matthew Thompson (A&M commit). They're playing one of the toughest high school schedules in Texas as well.

That's absurd.

Flying under the radar for sure. I don't think he's had a single poor outing in 10 appearances now (over some 27.0 IP) in Fall and Spring intrasquads, with an ERA under 1.80. He's not going to rack up many strikeouts, but he gets the job done.

(02-07-2018 10:28 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 10:21 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 09:50 AM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(02-07-2018 09:40 AM)Owl1998 Wrote:  

(02-06-2018 10:58 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Jackson Parthasarathy continues to improve, today going 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BB, 4 Ks. It's still a mystery why he struggled during Fall Ball, but he's now pitching himself back into a starter role, and may compete with Jefferies for the final weekend rotation spot (at least until Moss regains arm strength). He's always been a strike thrower. If Jackson returns to Freshman form before his injury (or the way he pitched against LSU last June), we've added a proven quality arm; something we've sorely missed the past two seasons. I actually really like a weekend rotation of Canterino-Salinas-Moss/Parthasarathy...and that allows some much needed experience (Amador, Esquivel) out of the pen for middle relief (which is vital, especially during the first several weeks when starters rarely if ever go more than 5 - 6 innings).

Tyner had his best outing the Spring so far: 3.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 BB, 3 Ks

And Bordwine just continues impress, pitching two shutout innings.

On the downside, Garcia and Gayle each struggled a bit for a second consecutive outing.

Here's Roger's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

If you go back and look at what Bordwine did in high school at the top level of competition, its really impressive. He wasn't as highly sought after as some of his teammates (Thompson and Madden) but his numbers were off the charts. He can clearly pitch.

A right-handed Blake Fox? He doesn't have the elite stuff, but he's a strike thrower and knows how to change speeds and locate his pitches. Could be a very effective middle reliever for us. And coming from Cy Ranch, Coach Pope obviously has confidence in him and knows his potential.

Bordwine's senior year at Cy Ranch he was 12-0 with a 0.38 era. And this was on a staff with Ty Madden (Texas commit) and Matthew Thompson (A&M commit). They're playing one of the toughest high school schedules in Texas as well.

That's absurd.

Flying under the radar for sure. I don't think he's had a single poor outing in 10 appearances now (over some 27.0 IP) in Fall and Spring intrasquads, with an ERA under 1.80. He's not going to rack up many strikeouts, but he gets the job done.

Agree 10000%. Eric Walker at LSU is a very similar pitcher. Not saying Bordwine is on his level (yet) but I do see similarities. And Lord knows...I'd take Eric Walker every day.

Pitching dominated in today's intrasquad, as Aker had his best outing of the Spring (4.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 BBs, 2 Ks) and Moss was stretched to 3 innings in his second outing since returning to the mound and was missing bats at the same frequency as he was all Fall (3.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB, & 7 Ks). The lone hit was a HR by Proctor.

Here's the writeup by Roger Tower...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

Nice article on Rice baseball in this morning Chronicle, with quotes from Chandler and DiCaprio...

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/...ium=social

At this point I feel much more confident in the pitching and defense than the offense, but time will tell. Certainly, both Proctor and Sarchet are raking it during Spring intrasquads. The OG continues to call out Aker as a key contributor to the staff this year, but again neglects to mention Bordwine. If Salinas is healthy and Parthasarathy regains his form-- and both have pitched well so far during Spring intrasquads, this staff could be really good and really deep. Time will tell.

josh pettitte is calling it a career :/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-xLbxnKmF/...pettitte21

(02-09-2018 02:08 PM)critten Wrote:  josh pettitte is calling it a career :/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-xLbxnKmF/...pettitte21

Just went under the knife for his 4th elbow surgery. Ouch. Keep the faith, Josh.

I'd say Matt Canterino is ready for Opening Day. He finished his superlative Spring intrasquads with another outstanding outing: 5.0 IP, 2 singles, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 6 Ks. Salinas and Amador also pitched strong outings in what will likely be their final tuneups. Esquivel was roughed up a bit, however.

Proctor and Sarchet continue to lead offensively, with Comeaux finally making some noise today.

Here's Roger Tower's writeup...
https://rubpa.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=4294976137

let's make thing simple. We ranked about 40 last season. If we are really better this year, than should be at least sth like top 30. If by chance we are elite level in pitching, then hosting is not dream.

Walt, any chance Tyner contributes to the team somehow, someway this season? Just wondering what the scoop is. Multi sport athletes interest me... don't see them everyday.

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(02-10-2018 11:51 PM)NLOWL Wrote:  Walt, any chance Tyner contributes to the team somehow, someway this season? Just wondering what the scoop is. Multi sport athletes interest me... don't see them everyday.

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Have heard nothing, and have not been down since he was added to the roster. He's pitched solidly, however, so I suspect he makes the 35-man roster, especially with Pettitte now officially "retired".

Looks like Moss is strong enough to get the nod as our going in Sunday starter...

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According to head coach Wayne Graham, the current plan for @RiceBaseball is to start pitcher Addison Moss on Sunday against @UVABaseball in Orlando

I still think Addison will be platooning with Sarchet at 1B (against tough southpaw pitching), and he'll return to the pen (in the Otto role) should Garcia and Gayle falter.

Weekend rotation: Canterino-Salinas-Moss
Mid-week Starters: 2 from amongst Jefferies, Amador, Parthasarathy
Middle relief/set-up: Whomever isn't a mid-week starter + Kravetz, Esquivel, Aker, Bordwine, Lewis, Tyner, Silber
Closers: Garcia, Gayle

With the depth in middle relief, I anticipate Garcia and Gayle will be used as more traditional, one-inning closers, at least the first month of the season.

(02-10-2018 11:51 PM)NLOWL Wrote:  Walt, any chance Tyner contributes to the team somehow, someway this season? Just wondering what the scoop is. Multi sport athletes interest me... don't see them everyday.

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Does anyone know Coach Bloomgren's perspective on the multi-sport athlete? Is he generally supportive, or just hasn't weighed in yet?

First post. Been a fan for awhile. Curious to see what this season brings!

(02-11-2018 10:33 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Looks like Moss is strong enough to get the nod as our going in Sunday starter...

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According to head coach Wayne Graham, the current plan for @RiceBaseball is to start pitcher Addison Moss on Sunday against @UVABaseball in Orlando

I still think Addison will be platooning with Sarchet at 1B (against tough southpaw pitching), and he'll return to the pen (in the Otto role) should Garcia and Gayle falter.

Weekend rotation: Canterino-Salinas-Moss
Mid-week Starters: 2 from amongst Jefferies, Amador, Parthasarathy
Middle relief/set-up: Whomever isn't a mid-week starter + Kravetz, Esquivel, Aker, Bordwine, Lewis, Tyner, Silber
Closers: Garcia, Gayle

With the depth in middle relief, I anticipate Garcia and Gayle will be used as more traditional, one-inning closers, at least the first month of the season.

Walt,

Why do you not have Esquivel in the mix for the weekend rotation? He has more experience then Moss. He did have his ups and downs last season but on occasion he was a reliable starter.

(02-12-2018 09:31 AM)TJS_NYC Wrote:  

(02-10-2018 11:51 PM)NLOWL Wrote:  Walt, any chance Tyner contributes to the team somehow, someway this season? Just wondering what the scoop is. Multi sport athletes interest me... don't see them everyday.

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Does anyone know Coach Bloomgren's perspective on the multi-sport athlete? Is he generally supportive, or just hasn't weighed in yet?

Based on the running history of guys playing football and baseball at Stanford, I would think that he wouldn't hate the idea of multi sport athletes.

Based on what has been said of the freshman Bordwine, I would trot him out there for a midweek start. Traditionally shorter outings and a great way to give a young guy a start without the abundance of pressure opening weekend brings.