(03-14-2021 11:04 AM)frankenheimer Wrote:  Just a few observations.
1. I'm concerned on the offense/hitting side of the equation. I'm seeing more 4 or 5 hit games than I'd care to see. To be fair, I think they seem to be walking a little more than I would expect. Non-conference season is tough to gauge as I really don't know the strength of the competition.
2. Pitching thusfar seems to be better than average. I don't see a superace like we had in Landon Knack last year, but the staff seems to be throwing strikes and not walking a lot. My primary concern with the pitching staff has to do with the offense; if the offense isn't good enough to get a 4 or 5 run lead into the later innings on occasion, the starter may stay a couple outs longer than he should and the top relief pitchers will have to pitch more frequently and won't get a day off.
3. Ethan Cady's power has been a nice surprise. I look forward to his plate appearances. I am concerned that if the batting doesn't strengthen behind him, however, he won't be seeing pitches to hit.
4. I like Jake Lyle's defense. He's made several impressive assists in the games I've attended.
5. JL seems to be improving behind the plate and I think will be a good second catcher.