Those 2 kids are indeed doing a great job in the SEC, thats a fine league to do it in, a bit different making immiediate impact than some other mid major conferences.
Sounds like someone has sour grapes to me BB39 do you have a kid playing COLLEGE baseball whether it for a dog like MVC or big dog like the SEC or are you just reddevil in disguise? I am proud of my son and what he has done to this point in his college career as are all the other fathers on here no matter where there sons are playing.D1 D2 D3 juco or other...I grew up with Powers dad and he was a helluva athlete and his son has obviously taken it on from him...i think all us dads would like to think that but i know better...i suked at BB played one year and done...now hockey, lets talk, get the hockey boards going OP-RF state champs 1975 yeah 1975 take that apart BB39 see ya on the pond
Nope, no sour grapes, and no kid who got "screwed", quite the contrary. I just think it is important for people to understand college baseball not just think they know what is going on because they are somewhat involved in it through a brief recruiting process or some summer baseball trips. People pay attnetion to things on here and can come out with bad info if people provide info that really isnt accurate. I appreciate your level of pride in your son and hopefully he enjoys his time there.
sweaty, since you said oprf, whats the report on their baseball team, I know they have had some guys go play college baseball ....whats the outlook this yr?
Who cares about OP-RF baseball...I'm an LT dad and if you have read any of our past posts you'd know that...LT OP-RF is a great bang em out brawl every year..I think LT has one more good run in them this year..if the pitching holds up, they should take WSC silver again...I went to OP and frankly I didn't even know that they had a baseball team...never went to one of there games cause none of them ever came to my hockey games, that is until 75 when we won state and in 76 when we threatend back to back..oh yeah ALL of our fans came out then...Go LIONS kick WSC silver bootttttyyy
Take it easy, Sweaty. Don't get yourself all worked up about the WSC Silver...you have bigger fish to fry. You know I love LT and OPRF!
Have a great year in the Valley!
Mike F
Have a great year in the Valley!
Mike F
Gotta love it sweaty!
Hope Dan mends fast and the redbirds get hot.
There is nothing like that first year of watching him play at this level.
Good Luck!
Hope Dan mends fast and the redbirds get hot.
There is nothing like that first year of watching him play at this level.
Good Luck!
Hoffman estates Mark Kelly at SIU is hitting 481, 35 rbi and a 21 game hitting streak.
Aaron Newman (Palatine) and Caleb Fields (Fenwick)
continue to swing hot bats at Northwestern.
Joe Dunnigan (Iggy's/Oklahoma)and Ryne White (St. Rita/Purdue) are tearing it up big time.
These are 4 players that would make any parent proud...beyond baseball!
continue to swing hot bats at Northwestern.
Joe Dunnigan (Iggy's/Oklahoma)and Ryne White (St. Rita/Purdue) are tearing it up big time.
These are 4 players that would make any parent proud...beyond baseball!
Ryan Curry (Downers South)(Bradley) has got to be the current local D1 leader in 2007.
Through 17 games: .472 12 doubles and 2HR.
Dan Brewer (LT) (Bradley) is at .348 with 4 dongs.
Through 17 games: .472 12 doubles and 2HR.
Dan Brewer (LT) (Bradley) is at .348 with 4 dongs.
Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
soxnole, those are very good numbers and we all pull for these local kids. Curry and brew are hitting well as is conner. Through Kelly's name in there also at 25 games 481, 8doubles 1 hr and 35 rbi.
Bopper should really have those checked out! 
Speaking of good numbers........
Florida State University, the # 1 ranked team in 3 of the 5 polls has some awesome numbers:
Record 27-1
Team Batting average .377
Team ERA 2.35
The Noles have 6 Starters that strike out less than once every 10 times at bat, including local products Ruairi O'Connor and Mark Hallberg.(Hallberg is the single hardest player to strike out in all of D1 over the past 3 years)
Hallberg is at .365 with 33 RBI and O'Connor is at .345 with 15 RBI
Florida State University, the # 1 ranked team in 3 of the 5 polls has some awesome numbers:
Record 27-1
Team Batting average .377
Team ERA 2.35
The Noles have 6 Starters that strike out less than once every 10 times at bat, including local products Ruairi O'Connor and Mark Hallberg.(Hallberg is the single hardest player to strike out in all of D1 over the past 3 years)
Hallberg is at .365 with 33 RBI and O'Connor is at .345 with 15 RBI
sounds like rauri is tearing it up..that is so great to hear..he is such a nice kid..too bad his dad is such a .....Op-Rf fan you thought i'd say something negative...nope its the new me...good news pat hope he keeps it going
soxnole: That's great news! Glad you reported it.
Sweaty-
I hope that your son mends quickly, I understand that there are a few guys on the DL down there. good luck, he is a very good ball player and is contributing nicely for the Birds.
PS to Soxnole or anyone who may know??? Has ESPN announced any plans for College Baseball on their networks this season?
I hope that your son mends quickly, I understand that there are a few guys on the DL down there. good luck, he is a very good ball player and is contributing nicely for the Birds.
PS to Soxnole or anyone who may know??? Has ESPN announced any plans for College Baseball on their networks this season?
BB fanatic,
I havent seen anything on the College side with ESPN but I did see on Perfect Games website that they have a litle something brewing together. That might be very interesting stuff. When its officially official I hope PG staff fills us in...
I havent seen anything on the College side with ESPN but I did see on Perfect Games website that they have a litle something brewing together. That might be very interesting stuff. When its officially official I hope PG staff fills us in...
soxnole, Is that footage of Ruairi in the commercial that has been showing during the NCAA hoops tournament?
quote:Originally posted by BASEBALL FANATIC:
PS to Soxnole or anyone who may know??? Has ESPN announced any plans for College Baseball on their networks this season?
BA Blog had this to say:
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/college/?p=65
ballfan,
I wish. That is the 2000 team @ the CWS.
We are pretty excited about the first half and are hoping to get back there!
I wish. That is the 2000 team @ the CWS.
We are pretty excited about the first half and are hoping to get back there!
Another 3-4 day yesterday for Ryne White!
Dusty Napoleon is red hot at Iowa.
Dusty Napoleon is red hot at Iowa.
every player (starter) in that line up(IOWA) had at least 1 hit...
Corky,
Congrats to you, your family and Kyle Corcoran in his first start as a MSU Spartan against the Hoosiers. It seemed like yesterday when we were discussing college choices. BTW, Josh signed with Purdue. Should be a lot of fun in the Big 10 next year. Hope to run into you soon.
Congrats again
Congrats to you, your family and Kyle Corcoran in his first start as a MSU Spartan against the Hoosiers. It seemed like yesterday when we were discussing college choices. BTW, Josh signed with Purdue. Should be a lot of fun in the Big 10 next year. Hope to run into you soon.
Congrats again
Ryne White (St Rita/Purdue) is tearing it up...
Avg. .430, Doubles 9, HR 3
Striking out only 1 out of every 12 AB's in the 3 slot.
Great approach to the plate. He gets it. He understands game situations, loose fast hands, turns on the ball, and goes oppo deep in the hitting zone. Stays short, firm and is always balanced. Not many hitters play with the pitchers!!! Whew!
Very few players get me this excited (I better stop before my wife thinks something is going on). All she hears my son and I talk about is "ConPow", Joe Benson and "YT".
Avg. .430, Doubles 9, HR 3
Striking out only 1 out of every 12 AB's in the 3 slot.
Great approach to the plate. He gets it. He understands game situations, loose fast hands, turns on the ball, and goes oppo deep in the hitting zone. Stays short, firm and is always balanced. Not many hitters play with the pitchers!!! Whew!
Very few players get me this excited (I better stop before my wife thinks something is going on). All she hears my son and I talk about is "ConPow", Joe Benson and "YT".
Rick Zagone (Prairie Ridge) did not give up a hit until the 9th inning today and beat Kansas State 3-0. He went the distance giving up 1 hit, 4 walks, with 11 strike outs. A dominating performance. Congrats "Z".
pitch..you have a pm
Rick Zagone was named national co-pitcher of the week. Congrats on a great honor.
Jordin Hood, NIU/Lake Zurich, after a slow start is tearing it up, now hitting .321 with a .593 slugging percentage. Has begun playing 2b for first time in his carrer.
What some of the ex-Bullets players are doing right now.
SIUC
Bryant George - DuQuoin
1-0 1.37era 19.2IP 18K's .147opp/ave 5 Saves
Tyler Choate - Carmi
2-1 3.32era 19IP 15K's .260opp/ave 1 Save
.250BA 8RBI .368OBP
Austin Peay
Tyler Bullock - DuQuoin
.225BA 2HR's 11Rbi's
Eastern Illinois
Kory Peppenhorst - Carlyle
.319 1HR 15RBI .412obp
Florida
Patrick Keating - Harrisburg
2-1 5.24era 22.1IP 14K's .281opp/ave 2 Saves
Northern Illinois
Daniel Jewett - West Frankfort
.381BA 8RBI .473obp 10SB's
John A. Logan
Andrew Dunn - Marion
5-1 1.73ERA 41.2IP 23K's .196opp/ave
Eric Barrett - Marion
3-0 2.16ERA 25.0IP 32K's .209opp/ave
Keegan Dennis - Carmi
2-0 2.35ERA 15.1IP 19K's .148opp/ave
Adam Eggemeyer - Steeleville
.383BA 2HR's 20RBI's .551SLG .429obp
Dean Anna - Mokena
.387BA 3HR's 28RBI's .547SLG .455obp
Joliet JC
Dillon Roark - Wilmington
2-1 0.67ERA 27IP 18K's 1 save
.259BA 3HR's 18RBI's
SIUC
Bryant George - DuQuoin
1-0 1.37era 19.2IP 18K's .147opp/ave 5 Saves
Tyler Choate - Carmi
2-1 3.32era 19IP 15K's .260opp/ave 1 Save
.250BA 8RBI .368OBP
Austin Peay
Tyler Bullock - DuQuoin
.225BA 2HR's 11Rbi's
Eastern Illinois
Kory Peppenhorst - Carlyle
.319 1HR 15RBI .412obp
Florida
Patrick Keating - Harrisburg
2-1 5.24era 22.1IP 14K's .281opp/ave 2 Saves
Northern Illinois
Daniel Jewett - West Frankfort
.381BA 8RBI .473obp 10SB's
John A. Logan
Andrew Dunn - Marion
5-1 1.73ERA 41.2IP 23K's .196opp/ave
Eric Barrett - Marion
3-0 2.16ERA 25.0IP 32K's .209opp/ave
Keegan Dennis - Carmi
2-0 2.35ERA 15.1IP 19K's .148opp/ave
Adam Eggemeyer - Steeleville
.383BA 2HR's 20RBI's .551SLG .429obp
Dean Anna - Mokena
.387BA 3HR's 28RBI's .547SLG .455obp
Joliet JC
Dillon Roark - Wilmington
2-1 0.67ERA 27IP 18K's 1 save
.259BA 3HR's 18RBI's
SIBullets,
Very Impressive. It is a big State. Lots of great talent. Great list including some new guys to me to follow.
Very Impressive. It is a big State. Lots of great talent. Great list including some new guys to me to follow.
SIBullets:
Thanks for letting us know how some of your guys are doing. I agree with Isc59...the list is impressive.
Thanks for letting us know how some of your guys are doing. I agree with Isc59...the list is impressive.
Hey hey
Andy Cannon has just been named Rookie of the Week in the Liberty Conference
Andy is at University of Rochester in NY
I am sure Boomer is too humble to note this, thus I have
Andy Cannon has just been named Rookie of the Week in the Liberty Conference
Andy is at University of Rochester in NY
I am sure Boomer is too humble to note this, thus I have
Huge congrats to Andy and Boomer 
And Liberty Conference Rookie of the Week honors go to...envelope please...
Andy Cannon!...University of Rochester.
Andy Cannon!...University of Rochester.
Congrats to Andy and Boomer.
CONGRATS GENTLEMEN!!!
Congrats Boomer, Andy must be swinging a great shovel bat!
Mike F
Mike F
I just got this off os the PG Crosschecker website about mid-season AA by class. Bryant George is listed as honorable mention.
RELIEF PITCHERS
1. Shawn Sanford (R), South Florida 1-0, 2.08, 9 SV
2. Scott Shuman (R), Auburn 4-1, 0.60, 3 SV, 15 IP/17 SO
3. Steve Strasburg (R), San Diego State 1-0, 2.42, 5 SV, 22 IP/28 SO
4. Kyle Gibson (R), Missouri 4-3, 3.29, 5 SV, 41 IP/8 BB/45 SO
5. Preston Claiborne (R), Tulane 0-1, 1.53, 2 SV, 29 IP/7 BB/35 SO
If there’s a redeeming quality to this year’s freshman class, this is it. There are a number of closers that have made an impact that could have cracked the list, including the likes of Arizona State’s Mike Leake (7-1, 3.71, 1 SV), Arizona’s Jason Stoffel (3-0, 3.09, 2 SV), Duke’s Mike Seander (0-1, 1.47, 7 SV), South Alabama’s Chris LaGrow (1-1, 3.05, 5 SV), San Diego’s A.J. Griffin (5-1, 3.79, 6 SV), Oklahoma’s Garrett Richards (1-0, 3.38, 8 SV) and Southern Illinois’ Bryant George (1-0, 1.45, 5 SV).
RELIEF PITCHERS
1. Shawn Sanford (R), South Florida 1-0, 2.08, 9 SV
2. Scott Shuman (R), Auburn 4-1, 0.60, 3 SV, 15 IP/17 SO
3. Steve Strasburg (R), San Diego State 1-0, 2.42, 5 SV, 22 IP/28 SO
4. Kyle Gibson (R), Missouri 4-3, 3.29, 5 SV, 41 IP/8 BB/45 SO
5. Preston Claiborne (R), Tulane 0-1, 1.53, 2 SV, 29 IP/7 BB/35 SO
If there’s a redeeming quality to this year’s freshman class, this is it. There are a number of closers that have made an impact that could have cracked the list, including the likes of Arizona State’s Mike Leake (7-1, 3.71, 1 SV), Arizona’s Jason Stoffel (3-0, 3.09, 2 SV), Duke’s Mike Seander (0-1, 1.47, 7 SV), South Alabama’s Chris LaGrow (1-1, 3.05, 5 SV), San Diego’s A.J. Griffin (5-1, 3.79, 6 SV), Oklahoma’s Garrett Richards (1-0, 3.38, 8 SV) and Southern Illinois’ Bryant George (1-0, 1.45, 5 SV).
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