Does anyone know how the first day of fall baseball went at TCU? How many will be on the roster, how do the new guys look, and did they have any walk-ons?
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In spite of the weather, TCU conducted their first team practice yesterday and it seemed to go pretty well. The basic weekday schedule for the guys is stretching begins around 2:15, field practice starts at 3:00 and intersquads begin at 4:00. They get off the field around 5:00 and then make their way to the batting cages. I know walk-on tryouts started yesterday as well; however, don't have any details. Weekend practice start times are tentatively scheduled for 12:00 p.m.
TCU's current roster is comprised of 35 players. Based on primary positions listed, there are 17 pitchers, 4 catchers and 14 position players.
TCU's current roster is comprised of 35 players. Based on primary positions listed, there are 17 pitchers, 4 catchers and 14 position players.
how many can TCU carry on the roster???
Actually I have a high school junior and was wondering how many do most colleges carry on the roster. And...if you go to a school for the education and decide to play baseball and walk on how likely is a school to take a walk on? I am sure it depends on need and talent, but how many schools usually end up with walk ons that make the team?
Some schools carry 35 -- others near that number. Most of the rosters are posted on the school websites. The obvious adventage of walk-on players is....they're cheap! 
The challenge for the walk-on is getting the coaches' attention.
My middle son walked on at TTU and had a few good bullpen sessions. He noticed that the coaches didn't play close attention when he threw -- they were focusing on their large pitching recruiting class, which is understandable. They had made $commitments$ to those kids. I personally think 17 pitchers is too many....3 weekend starters, 2-3 week-day starters, and 10-11 relievers -- not enough innnings, even with 54 games.
Most schools will reserve a spot or two for walk-ons...just in case. Playing time??? -- another challenge.
My advice for walk-ons at D1 schools ----- focus on finding a place that you will love, even without baseball. Making the team is a huge bonus!
The challenge for the walk-on is getting the coaches' attention. My middle son walked on at TTU and had a few good bullpen sessions. He noticed that the coaches didn't play close attention when he threw -- they were focusing on their large pitching recruiting class, which is understandable. They had made $commitments$ to those kids. I personally think 17 pitchers is too many....3 weekend starters, 2-3 week-day starters, and 10-11 relievers -- not enough innnings, even with 54 games.
Most schools will reserve a spot or two for walk-ons...just in case. Playing time??? -- another challenge.
My advice for walk-ons at D1 schools ----- focus on finding a place that you will love, even without baseball. Making the team is a huge bonus!
littleman,
Here is a fall roster from my sons school. I count 45, down from last year at 54, due to a bunch of red shirts last year. They will likely be at 35-37 in the spring. After the top 10 or 20 teams, teams have a tough time finding enough quality pitching for the season. There is not enough effective pitching to go around at that level.
Fall Roster
Here is a fall roster from my sons school. I count 45, down from last year at 54, due to a bunch of red shirts last year. They will likely be at 35-37 in the spring. After the top 10 or 20 teams, teams have a tough time finding enough quality pitching for the season. There is not enough effective pitching to go around at that level.
Fall Roster
Others with MUCH MORE experience than me should weigh in on this. Admittedly, this is my first rodeo with the college ball experience.
In the case of TCU, I think last year they picked up two walk ons. I'm not sure what their plan and/or needs are this year. If you look at their current position player split, they have 8 OFs and 6 INFs, so they should be pretty deep. Making it as a walk on will be a challenge.
Other D1 schools me and my son researched while he was being recruited carry anywhere between 35 - 45 players so the numbers can vary quite a bit from school to school. Then you have to factor in how many actually make the travel squad.
It's definitely a different deal than high school for sure. Hope this helps a little.
In the case of TCU, I think last year they picked up two walk ons. I'm not sure what their plan and/or needs are this year. If you look at their current position player split, they have 8 OFs and 6 INFs, so they should be pretty deep. Making it as a walk on will be a challenge.
Other D1 schools me and my son researched while he was being recruited carry anywhere between 35 - 45 players so the numbers can vary quite a bit from school to school. Then you have to factor in how many actually make the travel squad.
It's definitely a different deal than high school for sure. Hope this helps a little.
A recruiting coordinator (whose own program has 35) told us recently that the trend is for bigger rosters at D1 schools. He said there are quite a few with 50 players and one school he knows of has 60.
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This is my first rodeo,and my son is a junior LHP and you mentioned that TTU I believe carried 17 pitchers, seems like alot, is that normal, and I am sure it depends on size of school. Does anyone have any other data on how many pitchers colleges typicall carry? Thanks
This is my first rodeo,and my son is a junior LHP and you mentioned that TTU I believe carried 17 pitchers, seems like alot, is that normal, and I am sure it depends on size of school. Does anyone have any other data on how many pitchers colleges typicall carry? Thanks
frogdawg indicated that TCU is carrying 17 pitchers this fall. I would have to check the Tech roster to see how many were on their regular season roster in 2006 -- check out their website. I can't imagine how many pitchers there are on a 50-man roster!
Thanks will do
A&M has twenty P's on their fall roster. Two of these are listed as P/OF.
quote:Originally posted by gjbk1:
Does anyone have any other data on how many pitchers colleges typicall carry? Thanks
Half of the roster are generally pitchers. It sounds almost too simple, but it's usually the case. Why do they need that many? Injuries take a toll, but it seems that only a certain percentage of pitchers are effective, at any one time. If I knew why, I would be rich.