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Post by UICJohn on Jun 24, 2017 18:39:09 GMT -6
So darn early on next season but with the excitement of last season, the disappointment of last season, and the College World Series reaching its ending, thought I'd try to put together a thread for next season.
We lose a lot. I also don't know where to find updated lists on recruits - not sure if that's UICs lack of communication or just less interest in baseball recruiting than basketball/football.
Recruits (mostly known via Twitter):
Thomas Smart: 3B/SS from Loyola Academy in Wilmette. He played his first collegiate season at Oakton CC (D-3) and was named a 1st Team All American.
Sean Dee: SS from Wisconsin and brother of current Flame Alex Dee and nephew of coach Mike Dee.
Jake Pomykalski: A RHP from Lincoln-Way East
I'll keep adding them as I find more
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Post by Big D on Jun 24, 2017 21:32:23 GMT -6
We do lose a boatload...truly a decimated lineup no question. Will be curious to see if we can compete next year (Wright State should be solid), but I think this past year is proof that Granderson Stadium may be starting to pay off in terms of recruiting. Here's another recruit, possibly our catcher of the future? mobile.twitter.com/ryanjhampe_ |
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Post by UICJohn on Jun 24, 2017 22:54:19 GMT -6
Decimated lineup and pitching staff as well. Wright State will be darn good and will most likely be the favorites going into the season. We will need a combo of Freshman coming in and contributing immediately as well as some guys stepping in and making big strides. For example, look at how much improvement we saw from Calabrese this season. We will need that.
In perusing recruits, many appear on All State lists which is promising to see. UIUC had a good run a few years back but we have been the best college baseball team in the state and should be looked at as such.
That catcher was first team All State last year. However, he was a Junior and won't be at UIC until 2019.
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Post by circle70 on Jun 26, 2017 7:24:10 GMT -6
Developing as the season goes along will be the key if we are to have any success next year.
As great as last season was, it didn't start out that way. For a good laugh, go back to my thread from last season "0-1 Already"
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Post by axaguy on Jun 26, 2017 13:03:29 GMT -6
Good point Circle. Face it, we, here, have NO CLUE as to what to expect next year. We didn't see THIS year coming with a reasonably seasoned team. BUT we are the Horizon League champs and WSU and everyone else is chasing us!! We are the champs until someone else knocks us off. I'm not in fear of WSU at all.... I don't care about their young roster and freshman....I don't think any of our guys were freshman phenoms in their careers so I'm not worried....
Just hoping to get back to the NCAAs with regularity....
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Post by UICJohn on Jun 26, 2017 19:25:17 GMT -6
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