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Posted on 3/27/15 at 9:21 pm to kilo
Despite what looks to be a loss, the game should give them some confidence in the final 2. I saw that they could play with these guys. Their bats make me nervous that they'll get to ya sooner or later but I think we'll score a bit against their next 2 starters.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 9:31 pm to reedus23
Team wont quit. Love it.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 9:34 pm to kilo
Just came to post the same thing. Even most of their outs were hard outs. Well hit ball to right. That last out to center. Last year, this team would have quite after going down the first time. This team scraps. Just short a couple of bats. I'm telling ya. Benes would have made a difference this year.
Posted on 3/27/15 at 9:38 pm to reedus23
Seems Loftin want a change in culture for Mizzou baseball.
Is TJ departure inevitable at this point?
Is TJ departure inevitable at this point?
Posted on 3/28/15 at 10:33 am to kilo
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Is TJ departure inevitable at this point?
I have a feeling he is. I think it makes it a bit awkward if he makes the NCAA tourney this year, but I do think Loftin has a vision for the baseball program and he intimated at that with his comments about a new stadium. I also think that they are fully aware of Vitello and how all of the stars seem to be aligning for him to take over the reins. It all might be enough to move on to the next stage of Mizzou baseball even if we do make the tourney.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 10:43 am to kilo
Here's some numbers that show one of TJ's downfalls. The first number is the number of guys on the roster from the STL area and the second number is the number of guys from the KC area on the roster.
2010 10-2
2011 10-2
2012 9-2
2013 linked me to this years roster
2014 11-1
I'm from STL so you'd think I'd be happy about that, but for the sake of the program, TJ or whoever has to take advantage of the entire state. STL puts out some quality baseball players, particularly since it has become a year round sport, but there's not a chance in hell STL puts out 5 times as many quality players as KC. Ignoring the KC area has to stop.
ETA - And this year it's 10-1 from my quick glance.
2010 10-2
2011 10-2
2012 9-2
2013 linked me to this years roster
2014 11-1
I'm from STL so you'd think I'd be happy about that, but for the sake of the program, TJ or whoever has to take advantage of the entire state. STL puts out some quality baseball players, particularly since it has become a year round sport, but there's not a chance in hell STL puts out 5 times as many quality players as KC. Ignoring the KC area has to stop.
ETA - And this year it's 10-1 from my quick glance.
This post was edited on 3/28/15 at 10:46 am
Posted on 3/28/15 at 11:02 am to reedus23
Yeh, Mizzou showed they can compete with aTm last night. Thing is, not much rattles aTm. They are a well rounded sound team in all aspect of the game from coaching down to the ball boy.
The only mistake TJ made last night was leaving a semi struggling McClain in there one inning to long. Really he did pretty well. I think TJ was just trying to leave him in there long enough to record the win if possible and I can understand that, but should'a, would'a, could'a.
One thing is obviously clear at this point. To beat aTm, they are going to have to play at a high level each and every inning until the last out. I thought Mizzou was tenacious. aTm is just as much and probably slightly more talent there on the offensive side. Definitely and up hill battle.
The only mistake TJ made last night was leaving a semi struggling McClain in there one inning to long. Really he did pretty well. I think TJ was just trying to leave him in there long enough to record the win if possible and I can understand that, but should'a, would'a, could'a.
One thing is obviously clear at this point. To beat aTm, they are going to have to play at a high level each and every inning until the last out. I thought Mizzou was tenacious. aTm is just as much and probably slightly more talent there on the offensive side. Definitely and up hill battle.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 11:22 am to jafo
There were some small things in the game last night.
Bases loaded with 1 out and not scoring hurt. That would have allowed us to jump out to an early lead. If we could have gotten 1 or 2 runs there, it would have changed the whole complexion of the game.
On another occasion we had a runner on first and Childress read TJ like a book and called a pitch out, getting our guy thrown out trying to steal. Hitter promptly walked on the next pitch.
I agree. McClain threw good. But I also believe that one pitcher can only get through their lineup so many times before they catch up to him. I think that happened last night. I agree that TJ was too slow to make the change. Gotta give their hitters as many different looks as possible. The same pitcher can do that if he throws a majority fastballs first time through an order and off speed the next time through.
I think TJ part of TJ's problem is he develops confidence in his own mind in a small handful of players and it isn't always in direct correlation with the results on the field. His continued insistence on playing Munson is one example. Not trusting or throwing Rash and/or De Oca is another.
If it were me, I would have brought in De Oca in the 6th after you tied the game. Shutting them down after tying it would have been huge. Then I would have brought in Tribby for a completely different look from De Oca. Then I would have brought in Williams for a different look from Tribby.
Hindsight I guess though.
Bases loaded with 1 out and not scoring hurt. That would have allowed us to jump out to an early lead. If we could have gotten 1 or 2 runs there, it would have changed the whole complexion of the game.
On another occasion we had a runner on first and Childress read TJ like a book and called a pitch out, getting our guy thrown out trying to steal. Hitter promptly walked on the next pitch.
I agree. McClain threw good. But I also believe that one pitcher can only get through their lineup so many times before they catch up to him. I think that happened last night. I agree that TJ was too slow to make the change. Gotta give their hitters as many different looks as possible. The same pitcher can do that if he throws a majority fastballs first time through an order and off speed the next time through.
I think TJ part of TJ's problem is he develops confidence in his own mind in a small handful of players and it isn't always in direct correlation with the results on the field. His continued insistence on playing Munson is one example. Not trusting or throwing Rash and/or De Oca is another.
If it were me, I would have brought in De Oca in the 6th after you tied the game. Shutting them down after tying it would have been huge. Then I would have brought in Tribby for a completely different look from De Oca. Then I would have brought in Williams for a different look from Tribby.
Hindsight I guess though.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 11:39 am to reedus23
Speaking of TJ and his favorites, what is crazy to think is that Mizzou may very well end up having 3 starters get drafted this year. McClain after the way he has thrown. Fairbanks is making an argument for himself and he's a junior. And Rash, who TJ has barely seen fit to throw, may be good enough to get drafted again as a junior.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 12:04 pm to reedus23
aTm benefited on at least two hit batter situations where the batter was clearly leaning in on McClain. I question one even hit the batter, that was also leaning in. It was very close and must have nicked the sleeve of the jersey, but I didn't see the clothing react to being brushed by the ball.
Anyhow. Munson was swapped for ????? Yesterday. I don't think he had any hits either. Ackmon or what ever his name is looks like a deer in the headlights when he's up at bat. Pitchers read body language very well. They can see whether a hitter is confident or not and that helps the pitcher decide how aggressive to pitch that batter. Long went right after certain batters. Others he was more careful with. Ackmon and even Munson need to loosen up and just play ball. They were good enough at one time to get where they are at now. It's a matter of stringing some hits together. It's really just a bad slump, and being in the SEC, slumps are harder to come out of than other divisions. They need to shorten their swings and just look for contact. They can be productive even without hits by being a tough out and driving the pitchers count up. Making contact with the ball is key. Even bunting situations can help. It may change how a pitcher approaches the batter next time through. TJ needs to be more creative with those two guys. They are in the 8 and 9 spot? Break them up into the order or something.
Anyhow. Munson was swapped for ????? Yesterday. I don't think he had any hits either. Ackmon or what ever his name is looks like a deer in the headlights when he's up at bat. Pitchers read body language very well. They can see whether a hitter is confident or not and that helps the pitcher decide how aggressive to pitch that batter. Long went right after certain batters. Others he was more careful with. Ackmon and even Munson need to loosen up and just play ball. They were good enough at one time to get where they are at now. It's a matter of stringing some hits together. It's really just a bad slump, and being in the SEC, slumps are harder to come out of than other divisions. They need to shorten their swings and just look for contact. They can be productive even without hits by being a tough out and driving the pitchers count up. Making contact with the ball is key. Even bunting situations can help. It may change how a pitcher approaches the batter next time through. TJ needs to be more creative with those two guys. They are in the 8 and 9 spot? Break them up into the order or something.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 12:08 pm to reedus23
De Oca would have been the best gamble. He throws heat. He also has a little control issue. Those two things would keep most batters on edge. Like they said in Field of Dreams, "watch out for in your ear". Sometimes with a offensive machine like aTm, you have to get a little rough. May have to bean a batter to get them off the plate or their mind somewhere else. With De Oca's size and power, it would definitely get your attention.
They are well above average batters and it takes well above average pitching if you're going to stay with them.
They are well above average batters and it takes well above average pitching if you're going to stay with them.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 12:17 pm to jafo
I agree. Akmon was way over matched yesterday. Munson is either in a 2 year long slump or just isn't a player at this level. I'm not trying to be harsh on the kid, but he had his chances last year too and hit .090 on the year. His spot is the spot that really hurts not having Benes.
If it were me:
C - Bond
1B - Lavy
2B - Peel
3B - Lester
SS - Howard
LF - Harris
CF - Ring
RF - Pearson
DH - Bone or Klages or the freshman Del Rio hit well in the fall and pre-season.
What would be nice is if he isn't healed enough to play the field, if Benes could fill that last slot as a DH. Give you a batting order of:
Peel
Ring
Howard
Lester
Harris
Bond
Benes
Lavy
Pearson
That all of a sudden looks a lot better. If Benes were to come back and be as good as advertised, you could even be looking at:
Peel
Ring
Benes
Harris
Bond
Lester
Howard
Lavy
Pearson
Regardless, the bright side is 3 of those bats are true freshmen.
If it were me:
C - Bond
1B - Lavy
2B - Peel
3B - Lester
SS - Howard
LF - Harris
CF - Ring
RF - Pearson
DH - Bone or Klages or the freshman Del Rio hit well in the fall and pre-season.
What would be nice is if he isn't healed enough to play the field, if Benes could fill that last slot as a DH. Give you a batting order of:
Peel
Ring
Howard
Lester
Harris
Bond
Benes
Lavy
Pearson
That all of a sudden looks a lot better. If Benes were to come back and be as good as advertised, you could even be looking at:
Peel
Ring
Benes
Harris
Bond
Lester
Howard
Lavy
Pearson
Regardless, the bright side is 3 of those bats are true freshmen.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 12:20 pm to reedus23
TJ must be reading here.
No Munson.
Bone in the DH. Bone is 3 for 7 in his limited opportunities. That's .429. He at least earned a shot. Good for him. Good for TJ.
No Munson.
Bone in the DH. Bone is 3 for 7 in his limited opportunities. That's .429. He at least earned a shot. Good for him. Good for TJ.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 12:29 pm to reedus23
Today's game on SEC Network.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 1:07 pm to reedus23
quote:
TJ must be reading here.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 1:14 pm to reedus23
Game right now is on SEC Network Alternate Channel with the UK/LSU softball game tied up. Both sides down in order in the 1st.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 2:03 pm to reedus23
Bond comes up big with a hit for the first run. Now a squeeze to tie the game 2-2.
Posted on 3/28/15 at 2:47 pm to reedus23
OMG! What a play!
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