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Posted on 3/26/23 at 8:22 am to UltimateHog
Posted on 3/26/23 at 8:22 am to UltimateHog
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Tygart is due back in about what ~4 weeks now? Can't come soon enough.
He was throwing in the BP yesterday. I’d say he is close. You don’t have a guy in the BP throwing for no reason. Also, an injured player doesn’t take a travel roster spot.
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Posted on 3/26/23 at 8:42 am to Hawgeye
I feel like a broken record at this point, but we are getting nothing offensively from the catcher position. Right now we have a huge hole offensively at C, SS, and 3B depending on who DVH rolls with any given day, to go along with Slavens’ aforementioned regression.
Rowland and Polk went a combined 1-11 with 6 K’s and 7 LOB (both struck out to end an inning with the bases loaded yesterday). Just disconcerting to see such a profound dropoff after having Opitz and then Turner for the last few years.
And before anyone brings up Leach, he’s slashing .156/.235/.244 at Mizzou and seeing his playing time chipped away because of it, so it’s not like he would have been the saving grace.
Rowland and Polk went a combined 1-11 with 6 K’s and 7 LOB (both struck out to end an inning with the bases loaded yesterday). Just disconcerting to see such a profound dropoff after having Opitz and then Turner for the last few years.
And before anyone brings up Leach, he’s slashing .156/.235/.244 at Mizzou and seeing his playing time chipped away because of it, so it’s not like he would have been the saving grace.
This post was edited on 3/26/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 3/26/23 at 9:05 am to Feral
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Right now we have a huge hole offensively at C, SS, and 3B depending on who DVH rolls with any given day, to go along with Slavens’ aforementioned regression.
Robinett's upside seems higher than Slavens. I would like to see him get more action.
Polk should never see the field on the weekend unless we pitch hit for Rowland. Rowland isn't good at the plate but Polk looks like a pitcher swinging the bat.
Not sure what bolton brings to SS that Coll doesn't. Wasn't Coll supposed to be a battles clone?
We'll figure third out. Between Cali/Jones/Holt someone will step up. All three have looked good at times.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 9:30 am to Poker_hog
Robinette already has the same of HR's as Slavens with a lot less fewer AB's. Meanwhile Slavens BA and OPS continue to just cliff dive since conference play started, but we know DVH will stick with Slavens no matter how bad he looks because he is loyal to his seniors.
And in DVH's postgame presser, he mentioned that Bolton hasn't hit worth a damn lately. So maybe there is hope he will take Bolton out, putting Coll at SS and Cali at 3B. I know it ain't Jones, but i'll take it if it gets Bolton out.
And unforunately, Rowland is our best option at C. If '23 recruit Ryan Helfrick decides to get drafted and sign, I hope the staff goes all in on getting the top transfer Catcher available. Even Rowland is not much better Polk, but he doesn't look at lost as Polk.
And in DVH's postgame presser, he mentioned that Bolton hasn't hit worth a damn lately. So maybe there is hope he will take Bolton out, putting Coll at SS and Cali at 3B. I know it ain't Jones, but i'll take it if it gets Bolton out.
And unforunately, Rowland is our best option at C. If '23 recruit Ryan Helfrick decides to get drafted and sign, I hope the staff goes all in on getting the top transfer Catcher available. Even Rowland is not much better Polk, but he doesn't look at lost as Polk.
This post was edited on 3/26/23 at 9:31 am
Posted on 3/26/23 at 9:36 am to Poker_hog
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Not sure what bolton brings to SS that Coll doesn't. Wasn't Coll supposed to be a battles clone?
We'll figure third out. Between Cali/Jones/Holt someone will step up. All three have looked good at times.
The left side of the infield is a huge problem we need to figure out.
Bolton has the lowest BA of our regular starters now that he's dipped a point below Rowland, and he's also got the lowest fielding % as well. He also has *by far* the lowest slugging % (.246) which is 200 points below the second lowest. He also leads the team in strikeouts. There's quite literally no justification for him continuing to start.
Cali is feast or famine at the plate, and is a huge defensive liability. He's gotten better after his horrendous start in Arlington, but he still strikes out way too much.
Jones needs more of a chance. He's slashing .333/.517/.714 in 21 AB's. We've got to get him into the lineup more than we have.
Coll has cooled off quite a bit since his emergence. He's been good in the field, but needs to step up offensively.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 9:56 am to Feral
Something to consider…Slavens played third in an OOC game…I’d be open to that…Slavens to 3rd, Robinette to first…Coll at SS…Coll makes hard contact some, which I am good with.
With as many lefties that are power hitters, Slavens being an every day 3rd baseman isn’t a huge transition. He normally plays a good defense at first.
With as many lefties that are power hitters, Slavens being an every day 3rd baseman isn’t a huge transition. He normally plays a good defense at first.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 10:12 am to Hawgeye
I quite literally do not understand why DVH will not play Jones. I hope we don't lose him to transfer bc he isn't getting the playing time or a fair shot at all.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 11:11 am to Hawgeye
Some update OP stats below...Everyone loves to give Slavens shite, but he is who he is after 3 years...feast of famine...The one who disappointed the most to me is Stovall. He was hitting at .344 going into the weekend and now sits below .300 for the year. He did this same thing last year. At least Slavens is prone to running into a long ball here or there. When Stovall slumps like last year, getting a pop up out of the infield is a tall task.
The Top Hogs
Starters ERA: Smith (1.95), Hollan (1.97)
Overall ERA: Smith (1.95)
K's: Smith (42), Hollan (31)
Batting Average: Bohrofen (.403), Wegner (.384), Diggs (.343), Josenberger (.330)
Homeruns: Wegner (11), Diggs (7), Bohrofen (5)
RBI's: Wegner (38), Diggs (28)
Saves: Carter (2)
The Top Hogs
Starters ERA: Smith (1.95), Hollan (1.97)
Overall ERA: Smith (1.95)
K's: Smith (42), Hollan (31)
Batting Average: Bohrofen (.403), Wegner (.384), Diggs (.343), Josenberger (.330)
Homeruns: Wegner (11), Diggs (7), Bohrofen (5)
RBI's: Wegner (38), Diggs (28)
Saves: Carter (2)
Posted on 3/26/23 at 11:23 am to Hawgeye
Slavens has 2 Hr's. Everyone knows how to pitch to him. He still tries to golf ball swing at shite in the dirt.
For all of the hype regarding Stovall, he hasn't lived up to expectations at all so far.
For all of the hype regarding Stovall, he hasn't lived up to expectations at all so far.
This post was edited on 3/26/23 at 11:24 am
Posted on 3/26/23 at 11:29 am to Hawgeye
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When Stovall slumps like last year, getting a pop up out of the infield is a tall task.
Meant to post this very thing yesterday, but both Slavens and Stovall are slipping into the same midseason slump they both had last year (and that Slavens seems to have every year).
Stovall has quietly been riding a slump and has zero pop. Both he and Slavens have a slugging % in the .400s, which is better than only Bolton and Rowland among our regular starters.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 11:33 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
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Slavens has 2 Hr's. Everyone knows how to pitch to him. He still tries to golf ball swing at shite in the dirt.
For all of the hype regarding Stovall, he hasn't lived up to expectations at all so far.
I would expect to see both of these guys get on track this week. Omaha then Bama at home. At least, that is my hope.
Stovall to me has been a bit underwhelming in his little over a year here. Outside of him getting hot in regionals and supers last year, he has been slump city, IMO. Brady has 33 HRs, 161 RBIs, .260 BA in his career at least.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 11:37 am to Pygthagorean Theorem
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Slavens has 2 Hr's. Everyone knows how to pitch to him. He still tries to golf ball swing at shite in the dirt.
The way to pitch to Slavens is low and away followed by in the dirt or high and inside. I can’t count how many times he’s run a count 0-2 or 1-2 on some variation of that pitch sequence because he has zero discipline at the plate.
The way he flares his head up on every swing makes him miss often on those low and away pitches because he’s not seeing the ball well at all.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 12:17 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
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Slavens
His long, loopy swing drives me crazy. It'll never be fixed.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 12:47 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
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If '23 recruit Ryan Helfrick decides to get drafted and sign,
Is Ty Waid not projecting as a catcher? I know he can also play 3rd or 1st. At one time he was listed as the number 7 catcher in the class. He absolutely rakes when teams pitch to him. He’s hit 7 home runs in Texarkana’s first 10 games and his OPS is right at 3.000
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Stovall has quietly been riding a slump and has zero pop
I don’t think he’s healthy. He hasn’t played a midweek game in what seems like a month. It’s tough to play 3 games a week and hit against decent pitching, much less what he’s seeing now that conference play has started
This post was edited on 3/26/23 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 3/26/23 at 12:55 pm to Arkapigdiesel
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His long, loopy swing drives me crazy. It'll never be fixed.
His general swing is one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen.
In addition to flaring his head, he looks like he’s going to break his back ankle on every swing. He bends it so low that it usually touches the ground. He never turns his back ankle like other hitters.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 1:06 pm to Raz4back
Maybe Waid will be good but the big name at C is Helfrick whom everyone is hoping comes to campus.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 1:38 pm to Feral
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His general swing is one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen. In addition to flaring his head, he looks like he’s going to break his back ankle on every swing. He bends it so low that it usually touches the ground. He never turns his back ankle like other hitters.
I suppose we just have to be patient
Posted on 3/26/23 at 2:45 pm to ArHog
Taking a step back and looking at the rest of our schedule, I like where we stand.
Ole Miss is 0-5 in the SEC.
Texas A&M is about to be 1-5 in conference play and has the same pitching problems we do.
Georgia is 1-5 and dead last in the East.
Mississippi State is an absolute trash fire and has lost 16 straight SEC games.
Bama is 2-4 and nothing special.
Our toughest outs will be Vandy, South Carolina, and Tennessee, though the Vols got swept by Mizzou last weekend and are far more vulnerable this year.
I know we all were pissed at how we fared yesterday, but we took 1 from the undisputed #1 team in the country that is hitting right now like the '27 Yankees, and all other teams we face in SEC save for Vandy are very manageable.
Ole Miss is 0-5 in the SEC.
Texas A&M is about to be 1-5 in conference play and has the same pitching problems we do.
Georgia is 1-5 and dead last in the East.
Mississippi State is an absolute trash fire and has lost 16 straight SEC games.
Bama is 2-4 and nothing special.
Our toughest outs will be Vandy, South Carolina, and Tennessee, though the Vols got swept by Mizzou last weekend and are far more vulnerable this year.
I know we all were pissed at how we fared yesterday, but we took 1 from the undisputed #1 team in the country that is hitting right now like the '27 Yankees, and all other teams we face in SEC save for Vandy are very manageable.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 3:36 pm to Feral
Totally agree, Tygart returning, fix the infield and keep the bats hot I like our position.
Baffles me how both Mississippi schools dropped of so fast.
Baffles me how both Mississippi schools dropped of so fast.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 3:44 pm to Feral
100% Feral…It’s why I posted what I did yesterday about not overreacting to a series loss at LSU.
20+ SEC wins are well within reach. Top 8 national seed well within reach. That’s all you can ask for. Pitching will heal I think sooner rather than later. Someone always seems to get their shite together in the pen. This offense is better than what we have had for a while.
Because of the opening weekend sweep, we still have the league record of a team that has two series wins at 4-2.
The last two national champions should tell us, you’ve just gotta be in the hunt.
20+ SEC wins are well within reach. Top 8 national seed well within reach. That’s all you can ask for. Pitching will heal I think sooner rather than later. Someone always seems to get their shite together in the pen. This offense is better than what we have had for a while.
Because of the opening weekend sweep, we still have the league record of a team that has two series wins at 4-2.
The last two national champions should tell us, you’ve just gotta be in the hunt.
This post was edited on 3/26/23 at 3:46 pm
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