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Now UF is is up 7-1 top of the 6th after a double sends in 2 runs with 2 outs.Love what I see today and yesterday
Now UF is is up 7-1 top of the 6th after a double sends in 2 runs with 2 outs.Love what I see today and yesterday
Yes I understand the concept of the analytics, but that also means that kids can't field for shyt and don;t understand defensive fundamentals b/c while on defense it is either HR or K for the offense so it is a lot of standing and nose picking on defense. All the more reason to put the ball in play. Anyway, different strokes for different folks. And I can't agree with you comparing Vandy and UF in anything, especially sports. I especially said in my earlier post that VU is an outlier in baseball in the SEC. I am pretty sure that if Tim Corbin had access to unlimited players like all the PUBIC state univs. have, I am sure he will do just fine. He has done great and built an entire sport without having access to every player out there. But he sure has gotten a shyt ton of good players, no doubt about it.
I agree that versatility is great, it's just easier said than done. Kids are taught to pull for power and very few of them can go oppo on an outside pitch. I once heard an interview with Daniel Murphy where he said he would've been out of baseball if he hadn't gotten to the Mets and been taught to scrap hitting to all fields. For some players, it's the best formula. I disagree, or at least I'm not sure, if putting the ball in play with runners on results in more runs. I know I'd rather see someone strike out with runners on and less than 2 out than see them hit into a double play. You may be right, it would be interesting to see the analytics on that one. Swinging at pitches out of the zone and watching 3rd strikes isn't tied to approach. There are numerous power hitters that have great plate discipline.That is a great post, discussion and analysis. Admittedly I have been aggravated and befuddled by all of the strikeouts and men left on base which has led me to doubt Sully's coaching. While I understand the analytics, I also know that to win games against top tier pitching a team has to be versatile in its plate approach depending on the circumstances. I also believe that putting the ball in play with men on base is more successful than striking out which proved to be the case so far this weekend. I also know that keeping your eye on the ball combined with a well controlled swing and follow through is more successful at putting the ball over the fence than the wild uncontrolled swings some of these guys are taking regardless of 'launch angle'. Hitting deep fly ball outs is only productive with a man on 3rd and less than 2 outs. On base percentage, RBI's and slugging percentage wins more games than solo home runs and strikeouts, which I will not spend the time or the money to watch. Sully is not going to be fired, I just wish that he would teach the players to choke up on the bat and protect the plate when they have 2 strikes instead of swinging at terrible pitches or watching called 3rd strikes.
I agree that versatility is great, it's just easier said than done. Kids are taught to pull for power and very few of them can go oppo on an outside pitch. I once heard an interview with Daniel Murphy where he said he would've been out of baseball if he hadn't gotten to the Mets and been taught to scrap hitting to all fields. For some players, it's the best formula. I disagree, or at least I'm not sure, if putting the ball in play with runners on results in more runs. I know I'd rather see someone strike out with runners on and less than 2 out than see them hit into a double play. You may be right, it would be interesting to see the analytics on that one. Swinging at pitches out of the zone and watching 3rd strikes isn't tied to approach. There are numerous power hitters that have great plate discipline.
I'll put it to you this way. My kid's hitting coach spent 20 years in the minors and another 10 in college ball. A former big leaguer with the Indians once said he had more baseball knowledge in his little finger than the entirety of the Indians staff. The old school coach switched to the dark side and teaches hitting the ball in the air, even if it means more K's, because he knows it produces more runs.
You perhaps might be correct regarding total tuition, but you are incorrect when it comes to them playing baseball. If they are given an academic scholarship, then technically they would be considered a WALK ON, and thus would NOT count against the 12 or so scholarships that baseball teams are allowed to split how they see fit amongst 30 or so players. I really do not care, but please feel free to let me know how many WALK ON's Vandy has and exactly how they have split up their schollies. a player who gets 50% schollie to play baseball is very lucky.
We’ll win the next two at UM
I agree that versatility is great, it's just easier said than done. Kids are taught to pull for power and very few of them can go oppo on an outside pitch. I once heard an interview with Daniel Murphy where he said he would've been out of baseball if he hadn't gotten to the Mets and been taught to scrap hitting to all fields. For some players, it's the best formula. I disagree, or at least I'm not sure, if putting the ball in play with runners on results in more runs. I know I'd rather see someone strike out with runners on and less than 2 out than see them hit into a double play. You may be right, it would be interesting to see the analytics on that one. Swinging at pitches out of the zone and watching 3rd strikes isn't tied to approach. There are numerous power hitters that have great plate discipline.
I'll put it to you this way. My kid's hitting coach spent 20 years in the minors and another 10 in college ball. A former big leaguer with the Indians once said he had more baseball knowledge in his little finger than the entirety of the Indians staff. The old school coach switched to the dark side and teaches hitting the ball in the air, even if it means more K's, because he knows it produces more runs.
Gators actually scored some runs today hitting behind the shift, Thompson hit a routine grounder past the normal SS position with the shift on driving in two and later in the game Armstrong hit a roller right to where 2B normally plays plating 2 against the shift.I agree that versatility is great, it's just easier said than done. Kids are taught to pull for power and very few of them can go oppo on an outside pitch. I once heard an interview with Daniel Murphy where he said he would've been out of baseball if he hadn't gotten to the Mets and been taught to scrap hitting to all fields. For some players, it's the best formula. I disagree, or at least I'm not sure, if putting the ball in play with runners on results in more runs. I know I'd rather see someone strike out with runners on and less than 2 out than see them hit into a double play. You may be right, it would be interesting to see the analytics on that one. Swinging at pitches out of the zone and watching 3rd strikes isn't tied to approach. There are numerous power hitters that have great plate discipline.
I'll put it to you this way. My kid's hitting coach spent 20 years in the minors and another 10 in college ball. A former big leaguer with the Indians once said he had more baseball knowledge in his little finger than the entirety of the Indians staff. The old school coach switched to the dark side and teaches hitting the ball in the air, even if it means more K's, because he knows it produces more runs.
Gotta hand it to @dz_23 he said UF wins series after game 1 loss and said so with confidence.
You guys act as if players aren't skilled just because they hit the ball out of the park. Cody Bellinger cut down his swing in the playoffs this year and was great. He's also an elite defensive OF and first baseman. Justin Turner pulls for power until he has two strikes, then tries to hit it to the right side. Freddie Freeman hits to all fields. You play to your strengths. It's the same in college ball, they're just not as good at it. Unless your name is Acuna, Soto or Franco, it takes time.Earl Weaver vs Whitey Herzog. Real baseball is adjusting to the circumstances on the field. When the only tool in the toolbox is gorilla ball its not baseball. the name should be changed. Maybe create a new sport called gorilla ball
You guys act as if player's aren't skilled just because they hit the ball out of the park. Cody Bellinger cut down his swing in the playoffs this year and was great. He's also an elite defensive OF and first baseman. Justin Turner pulls for power until he has two strikes, then tries to hit it to the right side. Freddie Freeman hits to all fields. You play to your strengths. It's the same in college ball, they're just not as good at it. Unless your name is Acuna, Soto or Franco, it takes time.
It's all real baseball. I enjoy small ball, but I also enjoy Bob Welch vs. Reggie Jackson or Josh Hader vs Freddie Freeman.
Reggie vs Tony Gwynn. I'll take Reggie, and it ain't even close.
I'll take 9 Tony's and you take 9 Reggies and it won't be close. The guy that K's the most against the guy the damn near never K'd and might have the best all time BA in MLB history.You guys act as if player's aren't skilled just because they hit the ball out of the park. Cody Bellinger cut down his swing in the playoffs this year and was great. He's also an elite defensive OF and first baseman. Justin Turner pulls for power until he has two strikes, then tries to hit it to the right side. Freddie Freeman hits to all fields. You play to your strengths. It's the same in college ball, they're just not as good at it. Unless your name is Acuna, Soto or Franco, it takes time.
It's all real baseball. I enjoy small ball, but I also enjoy Bob Welch vs. Reggie Jackson or Josh Hader vs Freddie Freeman.
Reggie vs Tony Gwynn. I'll take Reggie, and it ain't even close.
I understand and hear ya, I'm just saying it's not as bad as some think. Either way, power pitching has necessitated the move to more gorilla ball, and it's at all levels of baseball.I have no doubt that the players are talented enough to learn and execute and many of them do when the situation calls for it. My point is that having watched Gator baseball for over 25 years, Sully's teams have increasingly relied on the home run to win games and have consequently quit protecting the plate, choking up on the bat, putting the ball in play to generate RBI's , etc, etc. I think it is coaching and that is why I did not renew my season tickets this year.