3/17 - 3/19. Ides of March
In 5 of 7 matchups this weekend the better RPI team is on the road, so I guess that bodes slightly better than a wash for the conference overall and for both teams playing each other. Intriguing matchups in bold

#18 USM @ #147 TXST
#11 Troy @ #146 GSU
#52 ODU @ #194 ULM
#64 CCU @ #208 JMU
#75 Louisiana vs #246 Ark St
#90 GS vs #194 USA
#111 App @ #122 Marshall

3/24 - 3/26

GS @ USM
TXST @ CCU
Louisiana @ USA
ULM @ Troy
GSU @ App
Marshall @ ODU
JMU @ stAte

3/31 - 4/2

USM @ Troy
ODU @ GS
CCU @ GSU
Marshall @ ULM
USA @ JMU
App @ Louisiana
TXST vs stAte

going to get a good feel for Tx St after first 2 weekends of conference play

Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

We’ve done not so well against good hitting teams (see the Illinois series). Have a bad feeling this one will be similar versus TXST.

(03-16-2023 11:21 AM)gdunn Wrote:  Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

once we hit the pen, it’s going to be ‘short leash’ time, “unless” … book it Danno!

(03-16-2023 12:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 11:21 AM)gdunn Wrote:  Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

once we hit the pen, it’s going to be ‘short leash’ time, “unless” … book it Danno!

I was listening to someone the other day and they said what they think Hall's problem is was back over the summer he hurt his shoulder and then rested it the rest of the summer and most of the fall. The hope is he's just rusty and it'll come around the fear is that it's not fully healed.

I think last weekend he was throwing in the high 80s where a year ago it was the low to mid 90s.

(03-16-2023 12:13 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 11:21 AM)gdunn Wrote:  Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

once we hit the pen, it’s going to be ‘short leash’ time, “unless” … book it Danno!

I was listening to someone the other day and they said what they think Hall's problem is was back over the summer he hurt his shoulder and then rested it the rest of the summer and most of the fall. The hope is he's just rusty and it'll come around the fear is that it's not fully healed.

I think last weekend he was throwing in the high 80s where a year ago it was the low to mid 90s.

Hall was hitting 90-91 consistently on the Trackman gun last Friday. I don't recall that he ever hit the mid-90s, even on the "hot" gun we had before we got the Trackman with the new scoreboard installed. I've been at all of his home starts both this year and last.

Time for Bobcat bats to meet USM pitching. Too bad it's not last years bas but they are still decent this year.

Beat USM!!! Welcome to Slam Marcos, Golden Chicks.

(03-16-2023 01:19 PM)slycat Wrote:  Beat USM!!! Welcome to Slam Marcos, Golden Chicks.

That’s a new one. I guess we’ve embraced Mustard Buzzards too much.

Not sure y'all have Golden Chicks out that way but I saw one here the other day and thought of y'all. Apparently my brain has become SBC mush.

We haven't played anyone for me to know how we'll do in conference. Slightly frustrating to have inflated wins on teams that barely have pulses. Because it forces us to be perfect in conference.

However we should win the series against ULM this weekend. Maybe.

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(03-16-2023 12:38 PM)FairwayEagle Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:13 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 11:21 AM)gdunn Wrote:  Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

once we hit the pen, it’s going to be ‘short leash’ time, “unless” … book it Danno!

I was listening to someone the other day and they said what they think Hall's problem is was back over the summer he hurt his shoulder and then rested it the rest of the summer and most of the fall. The hope is he's just rusty and it'll come around the fear is that it's not fully healed.

I think last weekend he was throwing in the high 80s where a year ago it was the low to mid 90s.

Hall was hitting 90-91 consistently on the Trackman gun last Friday. I don't recall that he ever hit the mid-90s, even on the "hot" gun we had before we got the Trackman with the new scoreboard installed. I've been at all of his home starts both this year and last.

Again I was listening to a talking head...

Alright first day of conference play with Monarchs making the trip to Monroe this weekend. We haven't played any good teams until now so we as a team are still untested for the most part. ULM folks, What's the skinny on your team this season? Record doesn't look good but that doesn't tell the story so what's going on? Any guys hurt or out this season that are gonna come in during the conference play? Did you guys lose a lot of production from last year?

USA is going to have tough sledding the next two weeks. We are young and still trying to firm up a few positions in our lineup and we open conference play @GS this weekend then vs Louisiana next weekend. Hopefully we manage to win a some games.

(03-16-2023 02:34 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:38 PM)FairwayEagle Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:13 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 12:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-16-2023 11:21 AM)gdunn Wrote:  Hopefully USM gets the pitching to settle down and give TX State all they want and then some.

once we hit the pen, it’s going to be ‘short leash’ time, “unless” … book it Danno!

I was listening to someone the other day and they said what they think Hall's problem is was back over the summer he hurt his shoulder and then rested it the rest of the summer and most of the fall. The hope is he's just rusty and it'll come around the fear is that it's not fully healed.

I think last weekend he was throwing in the high 80s where a year ago it was the low to mid 90s.

Hall was hitting 90-91 consistently on the Trackman gun last Friday. I don't recall that he ever hit the mid-90s, even on the "hot" gun we had before we got the Trackman with the new scoreboard installed. I've been at all of his home starts both this year and last.

Again I was listening to a talking head...

This is what chat gpt says a pitcher should do after making speed improvements.

Quote:When a college pitcher improves their fastball speed, there are several adjustments they may need to make to ensure they continue to pitch effectively:

Adjust pitch selection: With an increase in fastball speed, the pitcher may need to adjust their pitch selection to keep the batter guessing. A good mix of fastballs, breaking balls, and off-speed pitches can make it harder for batters to predict what is coming.

Work on control: An increase in fastball speed can make it harder to control the pitch, so the pitcher should focus on maintaining their accuracy and control. This can be achieved through repetition and practice.

Improve conditioning: Throwing harder can be more taxing on the body, so the pitcher should ensure they are in top physical condition to handle the increased workload.

Adjust mechanics: With an increase in fastball speed, the pitcher may need to adjust their pitching mechanics to ensure they are using their body effectively and not putting too much strain on their arm.

Study opposing batters: As the pitcher's reputation spreads, opposing batters may adjust their approach to hitting against them. The pitcher should study their opponents to identify any changes in their hitting approach and adjust their pitching strategy accordingly.

Overall, a college pitcher who improves their fastball speed should focus on refining their pitching mechanics, improving their control, and adjusting their strategy to stay effective against opposing batters.

So from the reduction in pitch count, it looks like the additional speed is taking a toll on his arm.

(03-16-2023 10:39 AM)Johnnychimpo Wrote:  3/17 - 3/19. Ides of March
In 5 of 7 matchups this weekend the better RPI team is on the road, so I guess that bodes slightly better than a wash for the conference overall and for both teams playing each other. Intriguing matchups in bold

#18 USM @ #147 TXST
#11 Troy @ #146 GSU
#52 ODU @ #194 ULM
#64 CCU @ #208 JMU
#75 Louisiana vs #246 Ark St
#90 GS vs #194 USA
#111 App @ #122 Marshall

3/24 - 3/26

GS @ USM
TXST @ CCU
Louisiana @ USA
ULM @ Troy
GSU @ App
Marshall @ ODU
JMU @ stAte

3/31 - 4/2

USM @ Troy
ODU @ GS
CCU @ GSU
Marshall @ ULM
USA @ JMU
App @ Louisiana
TXST vs stAte

At no point in time is Louisiana vs USA in baseball not intriguing....ever.

We're scheduled for our semi-annual beating in Lafayette this weekend.

(03-16-2023 12:07 PM)SouthernMissSNu Wrote:  We’ve done not so well against good hitting teams (see the Illinois series). Have a bad feeling this one will be similar versus TXST.

. . . not sure I’d qualify us as a “good hitting team,” at least not yet. To date, we’ve been rather streaky . . . either hitting a ton, or cold as ice.

Don’t know which is showing up tonight.. .

Welcome to SBC baseball JMU...As I'm typing another homer was hit.