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Posted on 12/19/17 at 3:09 pm to SiloamHog
Posted on 12/19/17 at 3:09 pm to SiloamHog
I don't get the Mizzou or Kentucky love.
I do see 11 sec teams in postseason though.
For Auburn, I think pitching will take a major step forward. I do worry about our catchers and defense, especially outfield defense. Rarely do you see a team lose top 5 round CF in back to back years and have a quality replacement.
SEC PotY: Casey Mize (AU)
Pitcher: Casey Mize (AU)
Hitter: Antoine Duplantis (LSU)
Gold Glove: Deacon Liput (FLA)
Freshman: Tanner Burns (AU)
Might be overrating Mize and Burns but think all 4 of those guys will be in the conversation for those specific awards at year's end.
I do see 11 sec teams in postseason though.
For Auburn, I think pitching will take a major step forward. I do worry about our catchers and defense, especially outfield defense. Rarely do you see a team lose top 5 round CF in back to back years and have a quality replacement.
SEC PotY: Casey Mize (AU)
Pitcher: Casey Mize (AU)
Hitter: Antoine Duplantis (LSU)
Gold Glove: Deacon Liput (FLA)
Freshman: Tanner Burns (AU)
Might be overrating Mize and Burns but think all 4 of those guys will be in the conversation for those specific awards at year's end.
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Posted on 12/19/17 at 3:14 pm to JamalSanders
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SEC PotY: Casey Mize (AU)
Pitcher: Casey Mize (AU)
Hitter: Antoine Duplantis (LSU)
Gold Glove: Deacon Liput (FLA)
Freshman: Tanner Burns (AU)
Nah, Duplantis won't even be our best hitter. Zach Watson and newcomer Daniel Cabrera will be better. We will also get 2016 1st Team All-SEC DH Bryce Jordan back who missed all of last year after tearing his ACL in practice. I also expect big things from Josh Smith after a good freshman season. But Watson is a pre-season AA. Cabrera was arguably our most impressive hitter in the fall this year and is probably the most talented player on the team. Hunter Feduccia had a great fall as well. Love Duplantis, but I do not see him being the best hitter on our team, much less the conference unless you meant the batting average leader, which is certainly possible (he went 24/48 this past fall).
This post was edited on 12/19/17 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 12/19/17 at 3:30 pm to JamalSanders
I'm pretty excited about our bullpen this year.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 4:28 pm to JamalSanders
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I don't get the Mizzou or Kentucky love.
Kentucky is pulling in a Top 10 class, coming off its first Super in history, and return Hjelle, Lewis, Pompey, etc. No reason to think they won't be a strong team again.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 8:31 pm to JamalSanders
Kentucky has the SEC pitcher of the year returning with last years Sunday starter. Plus, majority of our bats are back. Kentucky is loaded.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 12:31 am to JamalSanders
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Freshman: Tanner Burns (AU)
You mean Cole Turney, the #1 incoming freshman in the country
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