(02-12-2018 02:20 PM)RiceOwl Wrote:  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.

Do we know what our rotation is going to look like? Also I think that is a good idea. Coach has done that in the past with guys that have consistency issues too.

(02-12-2018 03:07 PM)Clad Scheme Owl Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 02:20 PM)RiceOwl Wrote:  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.

Do we know what our rotation is going to look like? Also I think that is a good idea. Coach has done that in the past with guys that have consistency issues too.

Not sure it really matters...we aren't going to be able to finish this year.

(02-12-2018 03:24 PM)SpookSkywalker Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 03:07 PM)Clad Scheme Owl Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 02:20 PM)RiceOwl Wrote:  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.

Do we know what our rotation is going to look like? Also I think that is a good idea. Coach has done that in the past with guys that have consistency issues too.

Not sure it really matters...we aren't going to be able to finish this year.

I get that you aren't seeing sunshine and rainbows and ponies with the squad this year, which is fine. But yes, the rotation absolutely matters.

What next, we just flip a coin and don't bother playing?

(02-12-2018 01:23 PM)HootyHoot05 Wrote:  

(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.

Has nothing to do with experience. Moss has better stuff and is vastly improved. I agree Zach was arguably our best pitcher for the middle half of last season, BUT he is strictly a 4 - 5 inning pitcher who would hit a wall the 2nd time through the lineup, AND he has struggled mightily his last 2 - 3 intrasquad outings. I actually like Zach better as a 2 - 3 inning reliever, and I think he can be very valuable there.

Proctor continues to rake (another double today-- that's 5 doubles and a HR his last 3 intrasquads), and Comeaux continues to break out of what had been an extended slump-- today with his first HR of the Spring. Chandler added a couple doubles in today's game.

Today's notable pitchers, each likely throwing their last warmup before the season opener...

Jefferies: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 1 K
Kravetz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 unearned runs, 1 BBs, 3 Ks
Moss: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 2Ks
Garcia: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 1 unearned runs, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 2 Ks
Tyner: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 3 Ks

Both Acker and Parthasarathy were roughed up a bit.

Moss continues to be lights out, as he has been through Fall and Spring intrasquads. He also spent the Summer in the weight room, and really bulked up his legs and torso. Also impressed that Kravetz is missing bats.

(02-12-2018 11:43 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Proctor continues to rake (another double today-- that's 5 doubles and a HR his last 3 intrasquads), and Comeaux continues to break out of what had been an extended slump-- today with his first HR of the Spring. Chandler added a couple doubles in today's game.

Today's notable pitchers, each likely throwing their last warmup before the season opener...

Jefferies: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 1 K
Kravetz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 unearned runs, 1 BBs, 3 Ks
Moss: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 2Ks
Garcia: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 1 unearned runs, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 2 Ks
Tyner: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 3 Ks

Both Acker and Parthasarathy were roughed up a bit.

Moss continues to be lights out, as he has been through Fall and Spring intrasquads. He also spent the Summer in the weight room, and really bulked up his legs and torso. Also impressed that Kravetz is missing bats.

After a 3 year layoff Tyner seems to be hanging in there with the big boys a bit. Like to see how he performs in some live action against another opponent. Any word on his pitching style?? Is he straight gas or have some funk to him? Just curious as we all know he can throw things really hard.

BTW, folks, just a heads up-- no game/series previews until the Stanford series next weekend at the very earliest as I'm on the road, and simply do not have the time to prepare them. If someone wants to start a preview thread, I'll try to provide some pertinent links to the preseason team writeups by the various college baseball sites.

(02-12-2018 11:43 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Proctor continues to rake (another double today-- that's 5 doubles and a HR his last 3 intrasquads), and Comeaux continues to break out of what had been an extended slump-- today with his first HR of the Spring. Chandler added a couple doubles in today's game.

Today's notable pitchers, each likely throwing their last warmup before the season opener...

Jefferies: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 1 K
Kravetz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 unearned runs, 1 BBs, 3 Ks
Moss: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 2Ks
Garcia: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 1 unearned runs, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 2 Ks
Tyner: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 3 Ks

Both Acker and Parthasarathy were roughed up a bit.

Moss continues to be lights out, as he has been through Fall and Spring intrasquads. He also spent the Summer in the weight room, and really bulked up his legs and torso. Also impressed that Kravetz is missing bats.

The unearned runs are concerning but the lack of BB's/HBP's by most is a huge plus.

Looking forward to seeing these guys in action.

(02-05-2018 04:09 PM)WestGrayStreetOwl Wrote:  

(02-05-2018 12:18 PM)SpookSkywalker Wrote:  

(02-02-2018 04:49 PM)OldOwl Wrote:  How is Petite looking?

Let’s just say his elbow resembles Coach Graham’s knees..

We could see quite the battle between Skywalker and Skycatcher...

As predicted...

(02-13-2018 12:55 PM)RiceOwl Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 11:43 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Proctor continues to rake (another double today-- that's 5 doubles and a HR his last 3 intrasquads), and Comeaux continues to break out of what had been an extended slump-- today with his first HR of the Spring. Chandler added a couple doubles in today's game.

Today's notable pitchers, each likely throwing their last warmup before the season opener...

Jefferies: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 1 K
Kravetz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 unearned runs, 1 BBs, 3 Ks
Moss: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 2Ks
Garcia: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 1 unearned runs, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 2 Ks
Tyner: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 3 Ks

Both Acker and Parthasarathy were roughed up a bit.

Moss continues to be lights out, as he has been through Fall and Spring intrasquads. He also spent the Summer in the weight room, and really bulked up his legs and torso. Also impressed that Kravetz is missing bats.

The unearned runs are concerning but the lack of BB's/HBP's by most is a huge plus.

Looking forward to seeing these guys in action.

Garcia had 3 BB and 1 WP in 2 innings. Not good if extrapolated over multiple innings

(02-13-2018 05:57 PM)HawaiiOwl Wrote:  

(02-13-2018 12:55 PM)RiceOwl Wrote:  

(02-12-2018 11:43 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Proctor continues to rake (another double today-- that's 5 doubles and a HR his last 3 intrasquads), and Comeaux continues to break out of what had been an extended slump-- today with his first HR of the Spring. Chandler added a couple doubles in today's game.

Today's notable pitchers, each likely throwing their last warmup before the season opener...

Jefferies: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 1 K
Kravetz: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 unearned runs, 1 BBs, 3 Ks
Moss: 1.0 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 2Ks
Garcia: 2.0 IP, 0 hits, 1 unearned runs, 3 BBs, 1 WP, 2 Ks
Tyner: 2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 BB, 3 Ks

Both Acker and Parthasarathy were roughed up a bit.

Moss continues to be lights out, as he has been through Fall and Spring intrasquads. He also spent the Summer in the weight room, and really bulked up his legs and torso. Also impressed that Kravetz is missing bats.

The unearned runs are concerning but the lack of BB's/HBP's by most is a huge plus.

Looking forward to seeing these guys in action.

Garcia had 3 BB and 1 WP in 2 innings. Not good if extrapolated over multiple innings

I was focused on Jefferies, Kravetz, and Moss who should be impact arms. Garcia seems to have great stuff but a difficult time controlling it.

So does it look like pitching or hitting will be the strength of team this year?

The pitching is certainly deeper, but it's unproven. Time will tell if the staff comes together. Offense looks solid but not amazing. There could be a hole in the lineup in left field, and the lack of stars outside of Proctor and DiCaprio are a concern. but the offense should be enough to get by on if the pitching is good

Walt,

I have heard that Dunlap might have pulled something in the intrasquads and might not be making the trip. Can you confirm this with some of your sources with the team? If so, who do you think will fill the role of DH this weekend? Maybe Khevin Brewer against Leftys and Chace Sarchet against Rightys if he is not playing left or first.

(02-13-2018 09:55 PM)HootyHoot05 Wrote:  Walt,

I have heard that Dunlap might have pulled something in the intrasquads and might not be making the trip. Can you confirm this with some of your sources with the team? If so, who do you think will fill the role of DH this weekend? Maybe Khevin Brewer against Leftys and Chace Sarchet against Rightys if he is not playing left or first.

I can confirm that Dunlap is out for a little while.

Not a season-ender or anything, but more than something that just needs a little dirt rubbed on it.

(02-13-2018 10:06 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  

(02-13-2018 09:55 PM)HootyHoot05 Wrote:  Walt,

I have heard that Dunlap might have pulled something in the intrasquads and might not be making the trip. Can you confirm this with some of your sources with the team? If so, who do you think will fill the role of DH this weekend? Maybe Khevin Brewer against Leftys and Chace Sarchet against Rightys if he is not playing left or first.

I can confirm that Dunlap is out for a little while.

Not a season-ender or anything, but more than something that just needs a little dirt rubbed on it.

ExcitedOwl18,

Thanks for confirming what I have heard! Hopefully he gets well soon and can start hitting some balls out of the park for us this year.

Go Owls!

(02-13-2018 08:41 PM)ricedtea Wrote:  The pitching is certainly deeper, but it's unproven. Time will tell if the staff comes together. Offense looks solid but not amazing. There could be a hole in the lineup in left field, and the lack of stars outside of Proctor and DiCaprio are a concern. but the offense should be enough to get by on if the pitching is good

It's way too early to give a reasoned assessment, but from what I've seen and heard, we'll go as far as our pitching will carry us. The pitching is way, way ahead of the hitting. The only two returning offensive players who have hit consistently well this Spring are Proctor and Sarchet. I have no doubt DiCaprio will break out of his slump, and I think both Gneitting and Chandler will hold their own. Brewer has hit well in somewhat limitted action, so he may finally get his opportunity in LF. True Freshman Collins has also hit well, but he's a backup catcher, so I'm not sure how much playing time he gets unless Dunlap slumps as DH. I'm just hoping that our batters show a bit more patience this year, and increase the number of free passes. Cruz appears to have good plate discipline, as does Comeaux, so that should help. Moss has also hit well, but as I've said before, I suspect he'll be platooning with Sarchet at 1B when he's not pitching. I don't think he can play OF, though I think I remember him trotted out there a couple times last year.

(02-13-2018 09:55 PM)HootyHoot05 Wrote:  Walt,

I have heard that Dunlap might have pulled something in the intrasquads and might not be making the trip. Can you confirm this with some of your sources with the team? If so, who do you think will fill the role of DH this weekend? Maybe Khevin Brewer against Leftys and Chace Sarchet against Rightys if he is not playing left or first.

Sorry, I don't do that type of thing. If Dunlap cannot go, I suspect Moss or Collins steps into the DH role, as both of hit quite well this Spring. We lose the power bat, but get a higher AVG hitter instead. I think Brewer might get the nod over Aviles in LF, though as a switch hitter, Aviles could be the left-handed DH. Sarchet has impressed everyone-- both offensively and defensively, but the only left-hander he's faced is Kravetz, and from what I remember last year, he was especially overmatched against southpaw pitching. We are clearly a better team against right-handed pitching.

Some great scoop by The Thresher...

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Some information from the preview: Expect freshman Justin Collins to get some starts at DH early in the season. He's impressed the coaching staff this spring. Also, freshman Dominic Cox, freshman Kelby Weyler and junior Rodrigo Duluc are the frontrunners for the left field job

Duluc hit over .315 during intrasquad. Collins hit .333 with pop.

I know the spelling is a bit different but I sure hope Duluc uses this as his intro music.