Purdue has 5 Region players, 5 Chicago area players and 8 Indy area players. A nice mix.
The new Alexander Field looks almost done to me. This video was shot the day after I saw it (Mother's Day) from a car on the street the field sits on. It was the parking lot that wasn't finished. Obviously from the video the light poles weren't up yet 2 weeks ago. I also see now that some very important interior construction behind home plate was not nearly finished 2 weeks ago.
Alexander Field Update, May 14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pGJF-KVu6s#)
Valpo should feel very fortunate that the construction crew is slower than anticipated at Alexander Field and Victory Field was not available for whatever reason. No matter if the games were being played in Indy, W.Lafayette, Valpo or Gary I will be there Friday & Saturday for sure. How about some of you other Valpo baseball fans?
Game time is 7:00 p.m. CDT (Gary & Valpo time) per Purdue's website.
http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052812aaa.html (http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052812aaa.html)
5/28/2012 - Headlines
U. S. Steel Yard to Host NCAA Regional Featuring Purdue, Valparaiso » All News
GARY, Ind. — U. S. Steel Yard, the home ballpark of the Gary SouthShore RailCats, has been selected to host a four-team NCAA Regional from June 1-4 in the opening weekend of the NCAA Men's Baseball Tournament. Purdue University will serve as the host school and No. 1 seed. The No. 2 seed will be Kentucky, No. 3 is Kent State and No. 4 will be nearby Valparaiso University. Purdue will face Valparaiso on Friday at 7 p.m. The tournament opens at 3 p.m. on Friday with Kent State taking on Kentucky.
The Regional will be double-elimination, with two games played each day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and a final game on Monday if necessary. Tentative game times will be 3 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday.
Tickets will go on sale at the RailCats box office Tuesday, May 29 at noon. Each game will cost $8 for adults and $4 for students. Fans may purchase tickets in-person or by phone at 219-882-BALL. Walk-up ticket sales will also be available each day of the Regional.
"This is a win-win situation for Purdue, the NCAA, the RailCats organization, the City of Gary and all of Northwest Indiana," RailCats Owner Pat Salvi said. "Being selected as one of 16 ballparks nationwide to host an NCAA Regional is a great acknowledgement of the beautiful ballpark and facilities at U. S. Steel Yard, which are second to none."
"The RailCats organization is proud to host such a prestigious event at beautiful U. S. Steel Yard," RailCats President/GM Kevin Spudic said. "Baseball fans from the Region and beyond have a unique opportunity to see high-level college baseball this weekend and we welcome them to enjoy a great event at an outstanding venue."
Purdue was selected as the host school for the Regional after winning their first Big Ten regular season title since 1909 and first Big Ten tournament title in school history. The team features five Northwest Indiana natives: Ryan Bridges (Griffith), Blake Mascarello (Crown Point), Connor Podkul (La Porte), Mike Sudbury (Munster) and Kyle Upp (La Porte). Purdue head coach Doug Schreiber is also from La Porte.
"We are thrilled to be in Gary and in an area where there are at lot of Purdue fans and a lot of baseball fans," said Tom Schott, Purdue's Associate Athletic Director.
"The first time we reached out to Gary and U. S. Steel Yard, they welcomed us with open arms. It should be a great partnership for the weekend and a great show for the NCAA."
Valparaiso is a Northwest Indiana school located just 25 miles from Gary. The Crusaders are making their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 44 years and their roster includes La Porte native Kevin Upp. Valparaiso last played in Gary at the Horizon League Tournament in 2010. The last time the Boilermakers in Crusaders were both at U. S. Steel Yard was when they faced each other in May 2005.
The RailCats were founded in 2002 and are in their tenth season at U. S. Steel Yard. They are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, and play 50 home games each season at the $45 million ballpark, which is one of the premier minor league baseball venues in the country. The club has drawn more than 1.4 million fans since the ballpark opened in 2003.
http://www.railcatsbaseball.com/fanzone/news/1/954/ (http://www.railcatsbaseball.com/fanzone/news/1/954/)
EDIT: Correction was made on Railcats website for game times. Kent vs UK 3 p.m. CDT, Valpo vs Purdue 7 p.m. CDT
Coach Schreiber is the son of a Valpo hall-of-famer.
I don't think I ever read anywhere, but did Kevin Upp get hurt this year and redshirt several games in? Purdue's stadium will look pretty nice once finished, I really like the bullpens on the outside of the OF wall!
I was two years ahead of Schreiber at Valpo. Knew him more as a football player than as a baseball player. Smart guy though,sent his son to Purdue rather than Valpo. I hope they (Purdue) make it to Omaha. hell, we all know that Valpo will be 0-2 and out. Nevertheless,we did make the "dance." Congratulations!Any news on our 2012-13 volleyball schedule? ???
I love the new banner. Great pic. The droopy 'L' on the marquee just makes me smile. ;D
Quote from: valpotx on May 28, 2012, 03:23:41 PM
I don't think I ever read anywhere, but did Kevin Upp get hurt this year and redshirt several games in?
Yes. Kevin made a few mound appearances early this year, and felt some arm pain. (I think it's shoulder.) He did have surgery, and all reports are that it went as well as could be expected. I think he's even going to throw some this summer, and for sure will be back throwing next fall. He attended the HL Championship and will be in the dugout for the Regional game against his brother's Purdue team.
Quote from: setshot on May 28, 2012, 07:04:41 PM
I hope they (Purdue) make it to Omaha. hell, we all know that Valpo will be 0-2 and out. Nevertheless,we did make the "dance." Congratulations!Any news on our 2012-13 volleyball schedule? ???
I don't know that. And the volleyball selection show is on later this week. Set your DVR.
Quote from: jetz on May 29, 2012, 08:30:49 AM
Quote from: setshot on May 28, 2012, 07:04:41 PM
I hope they (Purdue) make it to Omaha. hell, we all know that Valpo will be 0-2 and out. Nevertheless,we did make the "dance." Congratulations!Any news on our 2012-13 volleyball schedule? ???
I don't know that. And the volleyball selection show is on later this week. Set your DVR.
The volleyball season ended in November and there is going to be a selection show this week? It seems I don't understand. Did you mean to say the volleyball
SCHEDULE would be out this week? Could you help explain?
http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/volleyball-women/d1 (http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/volleyball-women/d1)
Jetz, setshot just likes to bemoan all Valpo sports, don't feed the bear. I predict we will get at least one 'W' in this regional, and have every chance at winning it as the other teams do!
So what media coverage will we have? It's not on TV or the internet as I understand it. Will Valpo do a play-by-play? Or a chat thing? Will we have live stats?
Need to have something. A baseball fan base is beginning to grow and it needs to be fed. :twocents:
I have to believe Ryan will at least do a chat, and you should get a Gametracker or other live stats. I looked on the Valpo baseball site just now, and there is nothing mentioned yet.
Can the BTN cover it or is that forbidden by the NCAA?
http://btn.com/2012/05/29/big-ten-suspends-charles-smith-for-tourney-scuffle/ (http://btn.com/2012/05/29/big-ten-suspends-charles-smith-for-tourney-scuffle/)
Valpo will benefit from the boneheaded slide of Eric Charles in the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship baseball game:
On Tuesday, the Big Ten Conference office announced it has suspended Purdue's Eric Charles and Indiana's Casey Smith for one game apiece for their roles in the bench-clearing brawl during Saturday night's 2012 Big Ten Baseball Tournament championship game. Charles will serve his suspension during Purdue's opening NCAA Championship game Friday, while Smith will be suspended for Indiana's 2013 season opener.
Quote from: vu72 on May 29, 2012, 11:48:57 AM
Can the BTN cover it or is that forbidden by the NCAA?
There is no live game listed on BTN for 7:00 p.m. CDT/8:00 p.m. EDT. I check every few hours or so. It must be a contractual situation. BTN offices are in Elmhurst too. Not but a 30 mile trip.
Both Valpo's and Purdue's websites are now showing a Gametracker but neither is referencing any radio or TV yet.
http://www.hammerandrails.com/2012/5/29/3050745/2012-ncaa-baseball-tournament-gary-regional-preview-purdue-kentucky-kent-state-valparaiso (http://www.hammerandrails.com/2012/5/29/3050745/2012-ncaa-baseball-tournament-gary-regional-preview-purdue-kentucky-kent-state-valparaiso)
Among other things, it says the games will be on espn3.
If you're heading to Gary, here's info from a Valpo parent on suites for Friday's game:
For what it is worth, there are 3 Suites available for Friday night's game. Price is $500 and it includes 20 tickets. The reason I bring it up is that they do allow alcohol in the suite but you have to buy it from them.. They also have food & soft drink packages for another $14 per person.
I don't think I am going to do it but I wanted to let you know in case there are some people who want to stay out of the elements, would like to have a drink during the game and do not have tickets being supplied by the school.
I assume you call the Steel Yard ticket office to book these. Sounds like it may be a bit chilly, so at $25/head this might be appealing.
Also, there will be a Valpo tailgate before the Saturday game (whenever that turns out to be) in the Steel Yard parking lot. You're all welcome--even setshot--and it's BYOB and food to grill. We'll have a grill and some basic condiments, but you can bring steak or whatever as well! I checked with the ballpark, and alcohol is OK. We'll set up three hours prior to game time. Look for a blue canopy and the Valpo flag attached to it.
Also, they are charging for each game individually--no tourney passes. The stadium will be cleared between games. $8 for adults/$4 for students.
I just now noticed that BTN is televising live the Valpo vs Purdue Friday night 7:00 p.m. CDT game from the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/)
Hey Jetz,thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately its a long way from SC to Gary,IN. just to see good old VU go 0-2. I say let's get it overwith and prepare ourselves for the fall season. M/W soccer should be good as well as Volleyball. As for football --- here's hoping. 6-5? :o
Quote from: setshot on May 30, 2012, 12:09:26 PM
Hey Jetz,thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately its a long way from SC to Gary,IN. just to see good old VU go 0-2. I say let's get it overwith and prepare ourselves for the fall season. M/W soccer should be good as well as Volleyball. As for football --- here's hoping. 6-5? :o
Here's to no more D-III talk. So what made you suddenly think Valpo can compete at the Div. I level?
Amazing! :o
Quote from: bbtds on May 30, 2012, 11:56:18 AM
I just now noticed that BTN is televising live the Valpo vs Purdue Friday night 7:00 p.m. CDT game from the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/)
This is awesome. Now my DVR really is set.
Just listened to a podcast on Baseball America previewing each regional of the College World Series. They had some nice things to say about our program, specifically that we're a program "trending up" and Tracy Woodson is a great coach. Unfortunately, they don't see us advancing. Hopefully we can pull an upset tomorrow.
i'm looking forward to watching tonight, after i get home from work and get a nap. i'd love to see a good game.
If you haven't seen this do so! It is an interview with Coach Woodson on the Valpo athletic website. Click on "Crusaders ready for NCAA Tournament on Friday"
http://www.valpoathletics.com/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/)
Just looked at the roster and other info on the VU athletics site regarding the baseball program...really needs some updating, program history lists the '09 record...when we are at this stage of an upward moving program these types of things need to be vastly improved, especially for possible recruits, etc Go VALPO!!!
Quote from: valpo64 on June 01, 2012, 09:38:54 AM
Just looked at the roster and other info on the VU athletics site regarding the baseball program...really needs some updating, program history lists the '09 record...when we are at this stage of an upward moving program these types of things need to be vastly improved, especially for possible recruits, etc Go VALPO!!!
Not sure what you're looking at - everything looks updated to me??
One thing I would like to see on the baseball portion of the website that the other programs have is an all-time roster :-)
Quote from: valpotx on June 01, 2012, 09:57:25 AM
One thing I would like to see on the baseball portion of the website that the other programs have is an all-time roster :-)
I see rosters going back to 02-03 which matches the basketball section.
Right, they have it in the section for complete rosters. I am talking about in the 'Records and History' pull down bar on the right side of each athletics screen. Most of the other programs have a link under that section that states 'all-time roster,' and lists players going back many more years than that. I guess I am lucky that my 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 years include me in them, but that will probably go away as the years progress. An all-time roster will show everyone that has played for the program (that they have information on anyways).
If anyone is dropping by and wondering what happened,
- VU and PU were delayed http://posttrib.suntimes.com/12918614-537/college-baseball-fans-have-to-wait.html (http://posttrib.suntimes.com/12918614-537/college-baseball-fans-have-to-wait.html)
- because KSU and UK playing TWENTY-ONE innings--a 7-6 win by the Golden Flashes. You can replay all 219 scintillating plays here: http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117182&school=ncaa&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=& (http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117182&school=ncaa&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=&)
.
VU is playing Purdue now here athttp://valpoathletics.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117181&school=val&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=& (http://valpoathletics.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117181&school=val&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=&).
If you're feeling adventurous, audio is available here: mms://audiocast.valpo.edu/wvursports (http://mms://audiocast.valpo.edu/wvursports).
If you've the Big Ten Network, it's on there (channel 610 for DirecTV HD!), but if you do and don't have access to a TV at the moment, 'tis available here: http://www.btn2go.com/btn2go/live.jsp?id=693 (http://www.btn2go.com/btn2go/live.jsp?id=693).
If you're wondering where everyone else is, well, I don't know what to tell you! I'm night-owling it (and I don't mean the old LaPorte Avenue caffeine hole).
As of posting, it's the end of three and the bad guys just took a 2-1 lead because our 3B insists on giving Purdue 4 outs an inning...
Our pitchers did what they should have. Unfortunately, our defense let us down with 5 errors. You can't do that against good teams. Hopefully we do better hitting with runners on tomorrow/today as well. I won't complain about the 7-2 loss, instead hopeful that Kentucky's long game took a toll on them, and that we spring an upset!
Go Valpo!
TX, I knew at least you'd be up with me based on what you've said in the past! Too bad it didn't give a better ending.
Man, what is it with us and Kentucky? We owe them big-time. Sure would be nice to even that "series". Hope they stayed up to figure out who they were playing. They're already 2 1/3 games into their rotation...
the defense was killer. i went to bad after the 6th, but that that point, we'd given up more unearned runs than earned runs. we quite possibly could have scored in the first inning, but the strike zone was on the large side. one of our hitters took a curve ball that up above the letters, yet somehow still called a strike. we got the benefit of a few calls, but not nearly as many has what purdue got. haase was playing with fire, regularly keeping pitches between belt and letter high, but we just could not capitalize.
valpotx and others, does Deetjen remind you of John Candelaria with his motion, arm slot and stuff? He needed some help with D last night. Tough conditions for a ball game with a 3.5 hour delay, starting at 11:30 pm EST. Hopefully, they can pull together and come back this afternoon. It's time to take one from UK, do it for hoops and for softball. Also good to know there's someone from my old HS team, Ben Mahar. We had some pretty good teams in the late 1970s.
Stayed up until the pitching change in the 7th. To those that have played at this level, what accounts for all the bad throws to first base? Nerves? Deetjen certainly pitched well and I think we certainly were competitive we just needed to believe it.
Explain all the horrible throws by Tiger pitchers in the 2006 WS. It happens to the best of them.
A lot of it is nerves, but I also think that he rushed a few throws. If you have your body moving forward as you normally would, but try to speed up at the last minute because you realize he is hoofing it down the line...it is going in the dirt EVERY time. Once he made that first error, you could tell he was still thinking about it, and the little bit of doubt can lead to your body getting weak at the time of the throw.
The box score says the game started at 10:40, with attendance at 5047. The Kentucky/Kent game had an attendance of 5016. Good attendance for these games. Valpo is playing right now:
http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117244&school=ncaa&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=& (http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/gt_mbasebl.html?event=1117244&school=ncaa&sport=mbasebl&camefrom=&startschool=&)
Can someone please post updates for those of us who can't get CBS GT to load on our phone? Or post a link to something we can follow it by?
Much appreciated, and I hope I don't come off as such a whiner that you think I'm a Bulldog fan...
Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on June 02, 2012, 04:21:29 PM
Can someone please post updates for those of us who can't get CBS GT to load on our phone? Or post a link to something we can follow it by?
Much appreciated, and I hope I don't come off as such a whiner that you think I'm a Bulldog fan...
http://www.d1baseball.com/2012/daily/0602.htm (http://www.d1baseball.com/2012/daily/0602.htm)
thanks! although, :'(
Shucks! wwwvd3. :whiteflag:
Quote from: setshot on June 02, 2012, 05:31:18 PM
Shucks! wwwvd3. :whiteflag:
go figure. our eternal optimist is the first one to post. i'd say kudos on your prediction, but i'm disappointed by our showing and the fact that we cost ourselves the game last night.
Great season by the team, and still very proud to be an alumni of the program. We shot ourselves in the foot both games, but gained valuable experience for next year. Just like after last season, 2012-2013 will depend on how well we replace our starting pitchers, with us losing Deetjen, Wild, and Robinson. We will still have Wormington, I imagine that Mahar will step into a starting role, maybe Upp, and then it will be a battle for the 4th member of the rotation. Who will be the mid-week starter will be determined in pre-season. Main hitters we lose are Hagel and Scoby (also Bobby Martin, but he didn't play much after first 15 games), so hopefully Johnson steps up next year like he did in the HL tournament, and I imagine Yoder is a natural replacement at DH for Hagel. We also lose our closer in Miller, but maybe Karch can take that if he comes back healthy?
Either way, great job Seniors in turning the program around to a winning record again, and it is up to the future classes to keep it going!
tx, I respect the fact that you are a proud alumni - but as avid of a fan, and supporter of BU baseball as I am, I can't come close to knowing the people, and staying as in touch as you - and not one of the others I graduated with could either... Do you seriously live and breathe VU baseball that much??
Quote from: Nildogg on June 02, 2012, 09:59:11 PM
tx, I respect the fact that you are a proud alumni - but as avid of a fan, and supporter of BU baseball as I am, I can't come close to knowing the people, and staying as in touch as you - and not one of the others I graduated with could either... Do you seriously live and breathe VU baseball that much??
It's not just tx. There a bunch of us that follow Valpo sports--PERIOD. That means finding out about players etc. Tx is as knowledgable as anyone in baseball but as for following all things Valpo, there are many who can claim that title. ;D
Nildogg, did you play baseball at Butler? I can't tell based on previous comments.
Regardless, I know about the team because having played side by side with all of our players from my time of 2000-2004, and those that kept playing until 2008 (FR-JR when I was a SR), I kept up with how they were doing since you get a good personal relationship in playing with someone. As our new coach came in and started to change the program into a winning mentality, it kept me interested to see how each game goes, and to follow Coach Woodson's tactics. This isn't any different than athletic alumni in any of the other sports, not sure why it strikes you as odd that I follow them closely. I notice on Facebook and Twitter that several of our former VU basketball alumni keep up with their team as well, best indicated by Michael Rogers watching each game online even when it is 2-3 am where he is playing in Spain. If you have played a sport up to the college level, you feel attached to that program. That is the best way I can describe it.
Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but yes, I am a 2001 grad.
I'm just saying that now that I'm that far removed, and well before now - I would recognize people's names, and probably know if they have put up some sort of record setting numbers, draft quality, etc.; but aside from that, I generally wouldn't know who's graduating, their spot in the rotation etc. etc... And I'm about as active as they come with regards to helping the program with fundraising, networking with graduates, etc.
The comments, opinions, etc that you share are far more detailed than even the staunchest supporter which is why I was wondering if you were still officially connected (parent, coach, ex assistant, or coaching somewhere else). And I'm not saying its a bad thing... its just a unique level of interest that you keep.
Quote from: jetz on May 31, 2012, 06:09:08 PM
Quote from: bbtds on May 30, 2012, 11:56:18 AM
I just now noticed that BTN is televising live the Valpo vs Purdue Friday night 7:00 p.m. CDT game from the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/)
This is awesome. Now my DVR really is set.
Did you give it any extra time? 4 hours? My DVR doesn't even let me add 4 hours to a broadcast. I did add 2 hours due to this being game 2. Oh well, I was there and errors was the name of the game for Valpo. I hate the thought that I would not have a recording of it if there had been something worth recording.
Quote from: valpotx on June 02, 2012, 08:00:06 PM
Great season by the team, and still very proud to be an alumni of the program. We shot ourselves in the foot both games, but gained valuable experience for next year. Just like after last season, 2012-2013 will depend on how well we replace our starting pitchers, with us losing Deetjen, Wild, and Robinson. We will still have Wormington, I imagine that Mahar will step into a starting role, maybe Upp, and then it will be a battle for the 4th member of the rotation. Who will be the mid-week starter will be determined in pre-season. Main hitters we lose are Hagel and Scoby (also Bobby Martin, but he didn't play much after first 15 games), so hopefully Johnson steps up next year like he did in the HL tournament, and I imagine Yoder is a natural replacement at DH for Hagel. We also lose our closer in Miller, but maybe Karch can take that if he comes back healthy?
Either way, great job Seniors in turning the program around to a winning record again, and it is up to the future classes to keep it going!
At this writing, Robinson will be back for a fifth year next year. He will compete for a weekend spot next year. The bullpen is stocked full of fresh arms. Four or five got significant innings this season. Losses next year: Wild, Deetjen, and Miller on the mound. Over 250 innings and lots of wins/saves to replace. This will be our biggest question mark in 2013. Hagel (LF) and Scoby (RF) are gone. Both had hot bats at the middle to end of this season. I look for Mark Johnson to take an outfield spot. All of the rest of the defense returns. Three injured infielders also will return to compete for a starting spot, which could bump somebody to the other outfield spot. We should be fine hitting it and catching it, but can we step up on the pitching level? I like the way pitching coach Brian Schmack handles his job, and we'll be lucky to keep him around for a few more years--he's probably going to have options should he want them. We should be the preseason favorites to repeat as Horizon League Champs, but i think we should realistically be thinking about taking another BIG step forward. Just winning a game in the NCAA won't be enough next year. We didn't perform in that tourney this year, but we were a MUCH better team than we showed, and we should be even more solid next year. A stud freshman or two and we could do some real damage.
Quote from: bbtds on June 03, 2012, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: jetz on May 31, 2012, 06:09:08 PM
Quote from: bbtds on May 30, 2012, 11:56:18 AM
I just now noticed that BTN is televising live the Valpo vs Purdue Friday night 7:00 p.m. CDT game from the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/)
This is awesome. Now my DVR really is set.
Did you give it any extra time? 4 hours? My DVR doesn't even let me add 4 hours to a broadcast. I did add 2 hours due to this being game 2. Oh well, I was there and errors was the name of the game for Valpo. I hate the thought that I would not have a recording of it if there had been something worth recording.
Agree. Luckily I have that remote app to control the DVR from my phone. Added time right from the Steel Yard. :thumbsup:
Quote from: jetz on June 03, 2012, 08:28:21 PM
Quote from: bbtds on June 03, 2012, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: jetz on May 31, 2012, 06:09:08 PM
Quote from: bbtds on May 30, 2012, 11:56:18 AM
I just now noticed that BTN is televising live the Valpo vs Purdue Friday night 7:00 p.m. CDT game from the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/ (http://www.valpoathletics.com/baseball/news/2011-12/11840/valpo-purdue-game-to-air-live-on-big-ten-network/)
This is awesome. Now my DVR really is set.
Did you give it any extra time? 4 hours? My DVR doesn't even let me add 4 hours to a broadcast. I did add 2 hours due to this being game 2. Oh well, I was there and errors was the name of the game for Valpo. I hate the thought that I would not have a recording of it if there had been something worth recording.
Agree. Luckily I have that remote app to control the DVR from my phone. Added time right from the Steel Yard. :thumbsup:
Nice.
There is supposed to be some way I could have done that but how many times you really going to use it? I never even tried to learn how.
BREAKING NEWS-- and this is completely unofficial...Preseason schedule highlights for 2013 have been rumored to be: 1. series at North Carolina State (a #1 seed in this years tourney) 2. series at South Florida (Big East team in Tampa) 3. series at Tempe, AZ against Arizona State (returning from 2012 season of 36-20 but banned from postseason by NCAA). This speaks to the respect Valpo has garnered nationwide this year. The NCAA punished Kentucky for a weak non-conference schedule in 2012 by making them a #2 seed in Gary. Teams now know they must get non-conference wins, but have to play a decent team to get them. Getting agreements to play at these schools is a good sign that Valpo fits in as an "acceptable" opponent in the eyes of the baseball powers. Also, Tracey Woodson is an NC State alum, and has done a great job getting quality opponents for our non-con schedule for years. We need to win some of these games for a decent RPI--once the season starts, HL teams are a huge RPI drag...
Sounds like some good opposition, hopefully some day taking a game at TCU in the coming years :). Nildogg, I was not being sarcastic, I truly could not tell if you played, or were just a fan based on past comments. If you graduated in 2001, maybe you played with Brian Costello and Steve Gil at Butler? They were on my summer team before my last year of ball in 2003-2004, when I spent the last 2 summers of college in Indiana. I forget what years they were when I was becoming a SR, so maybe you just missed them. We also had Brian Wolotka when you graduated, so you probably remember him :).
I did assist with the JV team on the coaching side my last year, but nothing really past that. I was a volunteer assistant with TCU for 2 years while doing my MBA and working a few years back, so no real connection to Valpo the last few years. Just like to keep up with my team I guess :)
Quote from: jetz on June 03, 2012, 08:26:21 PM
Quote from: valpotx on June 02, 2012, 08:00:06 PM
Great season by the team, and still very proud to be an alumni of the program. We shot ourselves in the foot both games, but gained valuable experience for next year. Just like after last season, 2012-2013 will depend on how well we replace our starting pitchers, with us losing Deetjen, Wild, and Robinson. We will still have Wormington, I imagine that Mahar will step into a starting role, maybe Upp, and then it will be a battle for the 4th member of the rotation. Who will be the mid-week starter will be determined in pre-season. Main hitters we lose are Hagel and Scoby (also Bobby Martin, but he didn't play much after first 15 games), so hopefully Johnson steps up next year like he did in the HL tournament, and I imagine Yoder is a natural replacement at DH for Hagel. We also lose our closer in Miller, but maybe Karch can take that if he comes back healthy?
Either way, great job Seniors in turning the program around to a winning record again, and it is up to the future classes to keep it going!
At this writing, Robinson will be back for a fifth year next year. He will compete for a weekend spot next year. The bullpen is stocked full of fresh arms. Four or five got significant innings this season. Losses next year: Wild, Deetjen, and Miller on the mound. Over 250 innings and lots of wins/saves to replace. This will be our biggest question mark in 2013. Hagel (LF) and Scoby (RF) are gone. Both had hot bats at the middle to end of this season. I look for Mark Johnson to take an outfield spot. All of the rest of the defense returns. Three injured infielders also will return to compete for a starting spot, which could bump somebody to the other outfield spot. We should be fine hitting it and catching it, but can we step up on the pitching level? I like the way pitching coach Brian Schmack handles his job, and we'll be lucky to keep him around for a few more years--he's probably going to have options should he want them. We should be the preseason favorites to repeat as Horizon League Champs, but i think we should realistically be thinking about taking another BIG step forward. Just winning a game in the NCAA won't be enough next year. We didn't perform in that tourney this year, but we were a MUCH better team than we showed, and we should be even more solid next year. A stud freshman or two and we could do some real damage.
Robinson has been listed as a 5th/SR all year, did he get granted another year, or has the website been incorrect?
Quote from: valpotx on June 03, 2012, 11:54:36 PMSounds like some good opposition, hopefully some day taking a game at TCU in the coming years :). maybe you played with Brian Costello and Steve Gil at Butler? They were on my summer team before my last year of ball in 2003-2004, when I spent the last 2 summers of college in Indiana. I forget what years they were when I was becoming a SR, so maybe you just missed them. We also had Brian Wolotka when you graduated, so you probably remember him :). I did assist with the JV team on the coaching side my last year, but nothing really past that. I was a volunteer assistant with TCU for 2 years while doing my MBA and working a few years back, so no real connection to Valpo the last few years. Just like to keep up with my team I guess :)
I know those guys, but we didn't play together; I helped Cos get hooked up with his first job. Wolotka... ha I never had a problem with Wolo - but he was definitely a different dude. He never really could fit in, and its a shame, because he could hit a ton.
Was probably better for him and us that he moved on for chemistry's sake.
What I remember most about Valpo back then was how we pretty much owned you guys, how brown your uniforms were, and how large your team was. Oh, and it was so FREAKING cold when I played at your place! Like you, Valpo was on my tail, but ultimately going up to the region was not a move I was going to make! Very pleased with my decision, as I am sure you are too. ;)
The program has changed a ton since I finished up, although it looks like we are at least heading in the right direction again.
By the way, what in the heck took you from Texas to Valparasio, Indiana??
Nildogg, your question to valpotx is one only he can answer, but I will try to address why Valpo draws from every state and over 50 countries. I came to Valpo from eastern Ohio, but had family ties that put Valpo at the forefront of my college interests. When you think about it, Indiana is not the perfect spot for any college if weather is a driver in the decision. For Valpo, many are drawn to it based on it being the preeminent Lutheran University in the nation. For example, it is the only Lutheran affiliated school where you can actually receive an engineering degree. Others are attracted to regional ranking (as I'm sure is the case with Butler), as we've been in the top 5, and as high as 1, in the U.S News rating, since they began.
Others are drawn by the status and equipment available for studies like meteorology as an example. More than anything, it is the quality and caring nature of the faculty, staff and administration that closes the deal once a student visits (provided the visit isn't in the middle of a snow storm! ;) ) The "family nature" of Valpo keeps guys like me interested in continuing to follow "all things Valpo", as I'm sure is the fact with others on this board.
I hear you 72... but when it comes to baseball, you'd rarely see someone from Texas entertain playing baseball in Indiana, let alone Northern Indiana baseball, and at a Horizon league program at that (Butler included). I was curious what the connection there was.
There were a few reasons that I went to the midwest for visits. The first was that I had Tommy John surgery after my Senior year of HS, and that turned away many of the Texas/southern schools that were looking at me after my SO/JR years. I was not given a good chance for full recovery, so I was not going to throw as hard as I did. Being a lefty, that didn't matter too much in still playing well, but it was going to affect my speed (and did) enough that I couldn't play with the big boys anymore. Next, I was actually born in Minneapolis (though lived in TX since 1990, when I was 9), as both of my parents went to undergrad at St. Olaf College, graduate school at U of Minnesota. My parents strongly encouraged me to look at midwestern schools they knew were quality academic schools, but could still get a good shot of playing D-1 with my arm not 100%. My top 3 were Valpo, Butler, and Creighton. Kind of funny that regardless of school, all would become better players on the men's basketball stage, than they were when I was considering them! The final reason I wanted to go to the midwest was to get out of the heat. Now, I definitely regretted this part of my decision, as it was cold during some games I pitched, but I was going to stick through it!
Edit: I apologize for the personal message style response, but I figured I would reply in the thread since others may ask why someone from the south would find the midwest alluring for their sport :)
Quote from: valpotx on June 04, 2012, 12:02:39 AM
Robinson has been listed as a 5th/SR all year, did he get granted another year, or has the website been incorrect?
To get back to you, "Danger" Will Robinson does have another year of eligibility. While I don't have the details, I believe he took a regular redshirt and a medical redshirt earlier in his college career. Robinson is one of the the few pitchers at Valpo who can top 90 mph on the gun, so it'll be good to have him back.
Quote from: valpotx on June 04, 2012, 10:26:24 AM
There were a few reasons that I went to the midwest for visits. The first was that I had Tommy John surgery after my Senior year of HS, and that turned away many of the Texas/southern schools that were looking at me after my SO/JR years. I was not given a good chance for full recovery, so I was not going to throw as hard as I did. Being a lefty, that didn't matter too much in still playing well, but it was going to affect my speed (and did) enough that I couldn't play with the big boys anymore. Next, I was actually born in Minneapolis (though lived in TX since 1990, when I was 9), as both of my parents went to undergrad at St. Olaf College, graduate school at U of Minnesota. My parents strongly encouraged me to look at midwestern schools they knew were quality academic schools, but could still get a good shot of playing D-1 with my arm not 100%. My top 3 were Valpo, Butler, and Creighton. Kind of funny that regardless of school, all would become better players on the men's basketball stage, than they were when I was considering them! The final reason I wanted to go to the midwest was to get out of the heat. Now, I definitely regretted this part of my decision, as it was cold during some games I pitched, but I was going to stick through it!
Edit: I apologize for the personal message style response, but I figured I would reply in the thread since others may ask why someone from the south would find the midwest alluring for their sport :)
So throwing hard isn't as required as a lefty? If so, and given Tyler's great control, would he have a future at the next level? Am I misreading your intent?
Generally lefties throw slower than righties, but you always have your rare guys that throw just as hard, if not harder (Aroldis Chapman of the Reds, Billy Wagner, etc). You wouldn't see a guy like Jamie Moyer (lefty) as a righty in the majors, throwing 82-85 mph. Especially in college, having a lefty in your rotation/bullpen helps a lot, so there is a little more leeway in speed. It's possible that Tyler would have a chance, but he would need to develop dynamite secondary pitches. I believe Jon Gulbransen threw the same speed as Deetjen does (I haven't seen any reports on mph though), and he is getting his chance in the low minors.
Quote from: valpotx on June 04, 2012, 04:11:26 PM
Generally lefties throw slower than righties, but you always have your rare guys that throw just as hard, if not harder (Aroldis Chapman of the Reds, Billy Wagner, etc). You wouldn't see a guy like Jamie Moyer (lefty) as a righty in the majors, throwing 82-85 mph. Especially in college, having a lefty in your rotation/bullpen helps a lot, so there is a little more leeway in speed. It's possible that Tyler would have a chance, but he would need to develop dynamite secondary pitches. I believe Jon Gulbransen threw the same speed as Deetjen does (I haven't seen any reports on mph though), and he is getting his chance in the low minors.
There are a lot more available right-handers at the HS level as well. So, a lefty with TJohn surgury will still get a look, but the average right-hander with the same surgury will not get a look. Simply numbers - 10% population of left-handers and nearly 40-50% of MLB roster are left-handers (pitchers). Being a left-hander in baseball is an advantage for hitting and pitching. In the field, they only play first and outfield, as well as pitch.
Quote from: valpotx on June 02, 2012, 08:00:06 PMGreat season by the team, and still very proud to be an alumni of the program. We shot ourselves in the foot both games, but gained valuable experience for next year. Just like after last season, 2012-2013 will depend on how well we replace our starting pitchers, with us losing Deetjen, Wild, and Robinson. We will still have Wormington, I imagine that Mahar will step into a starting role, maybe Upp, and then it will be a battle for the 4th member of the rotation. Who will be the mid-week starter will be determined in pre-season. Main hitters we lose are Hagel and Scoby (also Bobby Martin, but he didn't play much after first 15 games), so hopefully Johnson steps up next year like he did in the HL tournament, and I imagine Yoder is a natural replacement at DH for Hagel. We also lose our closer in Miller, but maybe Karch can take that if he comes back healthy? Either way, great job Seniors in turning the program around to a winning record again, and it is up to the future classes to keep it going!
We can't forget that Michael Morman will be back next year too as he torn his ACL in the fall and medically redshirted this year. He was expected to be a middle-of-lineup hitter for the team and will probably be that next year. He is a pure athlete that can play outfield or infield. Last summer he dominated the Chicago Suburban Baseball League hitting over .400. Also, word is that the TX recruits coming in are LEGIT!
I completely forgot about him, that will definitely help. I really like the Texas flair, as I am sure you can understand :)
I was going to post something about Michael Morman, as he's from my area, but I just hadn't gotten around to it yet. I knew he was injured early on from talking with Ryan Wronkowicz about why Morman wasn't appearing in the lineup. It will give another bat, and I believe, solid second baseman next season.
Posted May 29th, before Regionals by moi...
Which #4 seed has the best chance to make some noise (win at least one game) in the Regionals? My "most likely to upset" in order:
1. Stony Brook (Miami is a weak #1 seed, SB is good)
2. Valpo (Home team in their Region)
3. Army (Patriot League record 41 wins)
Should have gone to Vegas with the SB pick...
ja, jetz! what kind of odds would they have given you?
Definitely was a good pick. I definitely did not expect Stony Brook to make any noise, regardless of their record.
Quote from: valpotx on June 06, 2012, 02:47:02 AM
Definitely was a good pick. I definitely did not expect Stony Brook to make any noise, regardless of their record.
Travis Jankowski of SUNY Stony Brook went 44th in the MLB draft in the 1st comp round to the Padres. He's a junior outfielder.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19999693&topic_id=29113154&c_id=mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19999693&topic_id=29113154&c_id=mlb)
If teams are looking for a top-of-the-order catalyst with speed, then they might head to Stony Brook, N.Y., in droves this spring.That's what Jankowski has to offer. He has excellent hitting skills, showing the ability to spray line drives to all fields, albeit without much power. He's got above-average to plus speed and combining that with good reads and jumps on the basepaths, he's a big-time basestealing threat. His speed helps him on defense as well, where he has outstanding range to go along with very good instincts in center field. His arm is playable in center and his accuracy makes up for average arm strength.Jankowski knows who he is as a player, a very aggressive speedster who knows how to bunt, get on base and wreak havoc with his legs. Teams looking for a basher will look elsewhere, but Jankowski's tools will definitely get a long look as June approaches.FYI: Purdue's catcher, Kevin Plawecki, was taken in the same 1st comp round at 35th by the Mets. Plawecki is also a junior.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21489259&topic_id=29113154&c_id=mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21489259&topic_id=29113154&c_id=mlb)
Teams are always searching for soild options behind the plate, especially advanced ones from the college ranks. Plawecki was one whose name was on the rise as the Draft approached. Plawecki is an offensive catcher with a lot of ability with the bat. He makes consistent contact with a short swing that allows him to stay in the center of the field. With a contact first approach, Plawecki's power is fringy right now, but there's a lot of strength to potentially tap into in the future. While his arm is fringe average, at best, the other parts of his defensive game are more than fine to stay behind the plate. He works with pitchers well, calling his own game. He has good hands, frames pitches and blocks them well. He has the size and body frame you want from a catcher. With his arm his only real major flaw, Plawecki was getting a lot of looks as a very good option at a premium position as an offensive catcher who will be able to stay at his defensive spot long-term.
Stony Brook's catcher, Patrick Cantwell, went 123rd overall in the MLB draft, 28th in round 3 to the Rangers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21919761&topic_id=29113154 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21919761&topic_id=29113154)
The only thing you really see in this video is that the pitchers wouldn't pitch him anything near the plate.
Well, he must be a stud to go to the Rangers ;). Playing on a winning team can definitely lift your draft stock quite a bit. An interesting alum of the SUNY Stony Brook baseball program is Joe Nathan, who played there when they were D-3. They play at Joe Nathan Field, due to a $500k donation from him a few years back.
Purdue's 3B went 218th overall to the Phillies, last in the 6th round, Cameron Perkins. He's also a junior, as are most.
Purdue's third baseman's calling card is his power. All throughout college, he has shown the ability to hit home runs and drive in runs. He doesn't have great strike-zone discipline, and he's very aggressive at the plate, but he rarely strikes out. Some scouts think that he might have to move away from third in pro ball, but he has the speed and arm to handle a corner outfield position if needed. Perkins has good makeup as well. That, plus the power, should allow him to come off the board in the first several rounds.
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2012/draftcaster.jsp (http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2012/draftcaster.jsp)
Kent's David Starn went 239th overall, 21st in the 7th round to the Braves. He's a senior LHP. He was 22 yrs old in May.
Kentucky's Brian Adams went 255th overall, 7th in the 8th round to the Padres. He's their junior CF. He turned 21 yrs old in February. Brian is 6'4" 215 lbs.
Luke Maile of Kentucky went 272nd overall, 24th in the 8th round to the Rays. He's their junior catcher. He's 6'3" 220 lbs. He also turned 21 in February.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22029375&topic_id=29113154 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22029375&topic_id=29113154)
Nick Wittgren of Purdue went 287th overall, 9th in the 9th round to the Marlins. He's a junior RHP. He turned 21 yrs old 8 days ago in May. He's 6'3" 210 lbs.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22010239&topic_id=29113154 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22010239&topic_id=29113154)
UWMilwaukee's Jordan Guth went 308th overall, last in round 9 to the Phillies. He's a junior RHP. He turned 21 yrs old in April. He's 6'5" 200 lbs.
Taylor Rogers of Kentucky went 340th overall, 2nd in the 11th round to the Twins. He's a junior LHP. He turned 21 yrs old last December. He's 6'3" 175 lbs.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21703425&topic_id=29113154 (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21703425&topic_id=29113154)
Eric Sammelhack of UWM went 395th overall, 27th in the 12th round to the Brewers. He's a junior RHP. He turned 21 yrs old in January. He's 6'5" 230 lbs.
Stony Brook had 3 other players drafted in the 11th & 12th rounds.
Round 16 just started at noon eastern time today.
Let's hope both Milwaukee players leave to start their careers :)
Thomas McCarthy, the Kentucky 3B, went 561st overall, 13th in the 18th round to the WHITE SOX. He's 22 yrs old in July and a senior (probably already graduated). 6'1" 205 lbs. They are currently finishing up the 18th round.
Kent's LHP, Michael Clark, got picked 609th overall, 1st in the 20th round by the Astros. He's a junior. 6'3" 175 lbs.
Kentucky's Tim Peterson was picked 620th overall, 12th in the 20th round by the Mets. He's a junior RHP. 6'1" 190 lbs.
Kentucky LHP, Alex Phillips was picked 664th overall, 26th in the 21st round by the Tigers. He's a senior. 6'4" 205 lbs.
Purdue RHP, Lance Breedlove was picked 706th overall, 8th in the 23rd round by the Pirates. He's a senior. 6'1" 180 lbs.
Right after Breedlove was Kentucky OF, Cameron Flynn, picked 707th overall, 9th in the 23rd round by the Marlins. He's a junior. 6'0" 195 lbs.
UMW's Paul Hoenecke, 1B, he's a senior so no eligibility would be lost, was picked 746th overall, 18th in the 24th round by the Dodgers. He's 6'1" 205 lbs. Bats left, throws right. He'll be 22 yrs old in July.
Stony Brook just had their 6th player selected in the 26th round.
Kent's 2B, Jimmy Rider, a senior, was picked 796th overall, 8th in the 26th round by the Pirates. He's 5'8" 175 lbs.
Jerad Grundy-Kentucky-LHP-5'11" 180 lbs-820th pick to Twins
Ryan Bores-Kent-RHP-6'3" 195 lbs-846th pick to Rangers
Eric Charles-Purdue-2B-5'10" 180 lbs.-885th pick to Padres
Jacob Post-Chesterton, IN HS-RHP-6'3" 185 lbs.-886th pick to Pirates
Michael Williams-Kentucky-C-6'2" 210 lbs.-Senior-932nd pick to Rays
Barrett Serrato-Purdue-OF-6'2" 185 lbs.-Senior-936th pick to Rangers
Stony Brook gets their 7th player in the MLB draft in the 33rd round.
David Lyon-Kent-C-Senior-Switch hitter/Throws right-6'0" 200 lbs-picked 1056th overall by Rangers.
Nick Hamilton-Kent-SS-Junior-Switch hitter/Throws right-6'1" 200 lbs.-picked 1073rd overall by Indians.
Mitch Patishall-Pendleton Heights, IN HS-RHP-6'1" 185 lbs.-picked 1101st overall by White Sox.
Brad Schreiber-Purdue-RHP-6'3" 225 lbs.-picked 1210th overall by the Twins. (who do the Schreibers know on the Twins-Vavra? Picked in the 40th round)
With a shortened draft Valpo did not get a pick. Many Valpo players will get invites to a camp somewhere it sounded like.
Our regional had a good amount of draft picks, and it seems that my Rangers liked several! Too bad that none of our players were given a shot, but hopefully they get it via FA!
It's in a separate thread :):
http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=861.0 (http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=861.0)
Quote from: valpotx on June 07, 2012, 12:01:24 PMIt's in a separate thread
He's just trying to keep his posts lead on you ;)