OU's Ryan Mottern

Ann,

What is the deal with one of our favorite websters son, Ryan?

Three innings in 14 games?

Is he ok?

Can't speak for Ann, but he is a freshman at a top tier DI.

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BeenThere ...

If you check the stats and the roster, you will see that several of the pitchers haven't seen much time yet ... part of what FrankF indicates ... freshman at a top school = tough on the play time/innings pitched.

ShapsMa

Thank you FrankF for posting this...I just saw it myself a few minutes ago. Beenthere, up until this point Ryan has been used in late inning "setup" situations and has several appearances of 1/3 or 2/3 of an inning. He is fine physically and I think he may see more lengthy appearances if OU's upperclassman pitchers continue to struggle (except for David Purcey and Mark Roberts and the closer, Jarod McAuliff). He's always been a starter so he's having to adjust to being a reliever for the first time. I talked to him last night after their game with UT-Arlington and he said he was ready to pitch but they dh'd him instead. He got one atbat and was lifted when UTA put in a righty reliever...the OU coaches strongly believe in playing the percentages with the lefty-righty pitcher/hitter thing. He really would love to get to bat more and of course pitch as well but he at least is getting some early playing time and we'll have to see how it all plays out for him. It's a long season and he just has to stay ready at all times.


Ann

Gees, everyone....

I know what kind of player Ryan is, I tried to recruit him for the Upper Deck Cougars in 2002. I know all about OU baseball and the level they play.

I also know that he played for the Ohio summer and did well.

I'm just surprised that with his talent, he's only pitched a few innings in 14 games; and, only had a few at bats. That is why I thought he might be injured.

That is all. Please don't read anything into it that isn't there.

Beenthere,

I took your comments as a compliment! It didn't seem to me that anyone was attacking your reply but I can't speak for anyone but me.


Ann

Ann,
Great story! We are all proud of Ryan! I'm glad they put in a plug for Mom's throwing ability!
Good looking young man!
Fungo


Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

Thanks for posting the pic, Luke! You can now subtract the sideburns, lol. He got a nice haircut before the last home series, I'm proud to say! And I can still throw and catch as well as any 51 year old mama, too! I just don't have the "wheels" anymore. My husband and I are both "lefties" although I always batted righthanded. Ryan used to lament the fact that he wasn't born a southpaw as well. I think he believes he could be a professional by now if he were only a lefty, lol.


Ann

Ann ...

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I think he believes he could be a professional by now if he were only a lefty,

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Perhaps ... but then he would miss out on that beautiful college, and be living in Podunk Junction somewhere during the summer ... wow, what a great campus !!!!

Mary Ann

ShapsMa

Don't 'cha just love it?..................................

Just got back from Oklahoma tonight and wanted to give an update just to show others how situations can change if you just keep working hard on your game. Until this weekend, Ryan had 6 relief appearances for a total of 3 and 2/3 innings (no more than 1 inning in a game and mostly 1/3 and 2/3 of an inning). He made 2 appearances this weekend against Creighton in game 1 and game 3 for a total of 5 more innings and allowed 1 run, 0 BB's, 5 K's, 5 hits, and picked off a runner at 1st base.

He now has 8 2/3 innings in 8 appearances and it appears his coach is trying to give him more innings as he pitched 3 in relief in game 1 and 2 in game 3. I wanted to post this as an update to the earlier discussion on this thread. Anyone can access the updated stats at anytime on soonersports.com on the baseball page. I appreciate the responses on this topic that was started by FrankF. Please keep my son and all the other websters' college baseball sons in your continued prayers for good health and success in their respective seasons. Good luck to all of our college baseball sons!!


Ann

Ann ...

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it appears his coach is trying to give him more innings

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and well he should !!!! Sorry it didn't happen while we were there so we could see more of him on the mound. But alas, that is life in baseball.

Besides, with such a great article on Ryan ... the coach has to put him in more often ... otherwise, he might look like a "fool" ...

ShapsMa

OUBsbMom:

Congratulations! Great article! Wishing him the best of luck this season!

Ann...how fun...more opportunities to show his ability...I wish him great success and keep us up to date...

Oh by the way, I saw his picture on another thread..what a pretty boy!


pam

Ann...Best of luck to your son. Your advice to him to "stay ready" will serve him well. His time will come. Congratulations.

Ann,

Big time Congrats from another parent of a Freshman. This is one of those "baby step" times of the year for a Freshman. Personally, I think it's cool to see the new challenges the kids go through, and it looks like Ryan is making the most of those situations.

Ann---

WAY TO GO, RYAN!! (and a cutie, too!)

Is this heaven?...

I'm getting to this topic late but I wanted to add my thumbs up as well.

Ryan shows that he is a smart young man by bragging about Mom's throwing ability! That should keep him in good graces for a while.

Once again I love saying "I told you'all so!"


Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"

Bob ...

And it should keep him in clean clothes and eating well for at least a few more months ...

ShapsMa

Hi Ann

Our very best wishes for Ryan.......
My brother would tell you I had a better arm and bat than him....Keep up the good work.
Nobody does it better than Mom!

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I will make errors this season.
Write it down....Derek Jeter

How about an update.....

Ryan Mottern holds #1 Texas, to just two hits, no runs, in 6-innings of work. He left in a 0-0 tie. Congrats to Ryan....and Mom.

Be good,
David

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