Got to watch the whole tournament and all I can say is that im proud of the sagecocks for an outstanding season. by the numbers, easily the best season in the program's history and did a lot to put the school(s) on the map. Unfortunately, ran in to some good teams and im sure the nwc teams can attest to the difficulty of beating a team 4 times in a year (PP ends up 3-1 vs chapman, but chapman did it when it mattered most). tonight the cocks hit the ball well, just right at guys and couldn't quite get the clutch hit when they really needed it.

Overall though, without a doubt the best team chemistry i have ever seen on an athletic field. each one of those men see the others as their brothers and they play the game the way its meant to be played. if you watch them during from batting practice through the end of the game, its tough to imagine a team that enjoys being on the field more than they do. Incredible team, too bad it had to end. Hats off to chapman, they showed why they are considered one of the best teams in the country. Whether the panthers or GFU represents the west in appleton, im sure they will do us all proud.

And with that ends the posting career of P-P fan. I will continue watching the d3 scene, but a little more quietly.

COMPETE.

Got to watch the whole tournament and all I can say is that im proud of the sagecocks for an outstanding season. by the numbers, easily the best season in the program's history and did a lot to put the school(s) on the map. Unfortunately, ran in to some good teams and im sure the nwc teams can attest to the difficulty of beating a team 4 times in a year (PP ends up 3-1 vs chapman, but chapman did it when it mattered most). tonight the cocks hit the ball well, just right at guys and couldn't quite get the clutch hit when they really needed it.

Overall though, without a doubt the best team chemistry i have ever seen on an athletic field. each one of those men see the others as their brothers and they play the game the way its meant to be played. if you watch them during from batting practice through the end of the game, its tough to imagine a team that enjoys being on the field more than they do. Incredible team, too bad it had to end. Hats off to chapman, they showed why they are considered one of the best teams in the country. Whether the panthers or GFU represents the west in appleton, im sure they will do us all proud.

And with that ends the posting career of P-P fan. I will continue watching the d3 scene, but a little more quietly.

COMPETE.

Quote from: d3baseballnut on May 08, 2009, 03:08:32 PM

Quote from: royhobbs on May 08, 2009, 01:50:27 PM
D3nut should have wore a cup!

haha.....you guys love it.....


I just think George Fox is better. While the NWC isnt great, it certainly isnt any worse than the SCIAC....there a lot of automatic wins in that league as well.

We'll see. GFU might not even get to the regional. But if they do, i think ppl are hating a little too much on the NWC.

I'm not saying that NWC is a poor conference at all (though I think the SCIAC might have a little more depth this year), im just saying it's difficult to comare the NWC teams to other west region teams because the NWC teams don't really get a chance to play anyone outside their conference. While teams like PLU and UPS try to make their rounds in so cal, GFU wasted most of their non-conference on non d3 teams like Hawaii-Hilo and Concordia Portland. Their only non-conference in-region opponent is East Bay.
In any case, it looks like we'll get a chance to see how GFU compares next week if they managed to hold on to that 11-2 lead today. It definitely looks like they can swing the bats.

Quote from: Jack Parkman on May 08, 2009, 12:07:30 PM

Quote from: d3baseballnut on May 08, 2009, 08:29:16 AM

Quote from: Jack Parkman on May 08, 2009, 12:33:07 AM

Quote from: cat_fan_08 on May 08, 2009, 12:24:17 AM
If PLU gets the NWC bid then George Fox will definitely get the pool C bid. It will cost the NCAA nothing to send them to the regional since Fox is 15 minutes down the road from McMinnville.

Thats right for those of you who don't know, Linfield is the school but the town is McMinnville.

I am not so sure George Fox would get in if they lost this weekend.  Cal Lutheran seems to be the top Pool C team in the West.  George Fox would not get in before Cal Lu.  The only way would be for there to be multiple Pool C's from the West, which I am not positive would happen.  Who knows, I could be wrong....again.

I have no doubt that George Fox is better than Cal Lutheran, but I agree with you that I am skeptical they would get in if they lost...even though they should.

If George Fox gets in, they are my pick to win the regional.

I am all for personal opinions, but I am wondering what you judge yours on in regards to Cal Lu/George Fox?

I would have to agree Jack. I have seen Cal Lu play, and they were easily the best team PP played all year. And there's certainly no denying that they have one of the best overall pitching staffs in the west, if not d3. Haven't seen George Fox, but I do know Pac Lu did not impress me very much (guess they could have just had a bad day...).

Also, despite some pretty impressive stats (.370 team BA w/ 9 regulars at .345 and above) it's pretty tough to compare George Fox to the rest of the west when they have only played CSEB in non-conference in region games (took 2 of 3). I understand that a lot of this has to do with the 32 game NWC shedule (which is ridiculous), but saying that they are no doubt better than Cal Lu, or that they will win the west regional is a pretty bold assertion.

Have you actually had a chance to see them play in person d3nut?

Quote from: CrashDavisD3 on May 03, 2009, 03:05:37 PM
Prediction

Pomona
Cal Lu
George Fox
Pac Lu
Hendrix
ASC Winner

Any other guesses out there

I think based on the weakness of the Pool B's this year, Chapman will get in. They would displace Hendrix who I believe will get shipped elsewhere. Additionally, though I believe CLU should make it, not being ranked in the last regional rankings (which didn't include Hendrix) doesn't help. I'm not exactly sure what's going on with the Texas teams- I don't get a chance to follow them much- but I would think UT-Tyler gets in even if the ASC championship against Mississippi.
Any thoughts/insight from  people more familiar with the Texas teams?

Quote from: royhobbs on May 01, 2009, 11:44:18 PM
congrats to PP on another victory, how'd Hedman do and who got the win?

I believe Hedman went hitless, but struck a few balls well (including a line out to first that would have tied the game in the eighth). Victory went to Colvin who went all nine, only giving up 2 earned and threw about 100 pitches I'd say. really impressive outing, battling through some tough luck to shut down most of the la verne bats.

Quote from: baseballroxmysox on May 01, 2009, 07:59:58 PM
Anybody know what the score of the Cal Lu and Whittier game that is being played right now??

Cal Lu's website shows they beat Whittier by a score of 15-3.

Quote from: goodolsciac on May 01, 2009, 10:55:38 PM
Pomona beats La Verne 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th with a walk off home run.

Got a chance to catch the game today... PP somehow squeaked out another one. Sweet looked pretty good on the mound, making one mistake to Silva that left the yard for a 2run HR. The only other run he gave up came on a HBP, sac bunt and then base hit. Colvin gives up 4 (2 unearned I believe) in nine innings, but gives up the 3-2 lead in the eighth after a couple big hits and an error.
Silva singles again in the ninth and Bingham works a 2-2 count and drives a home run to right center for the win. Watching those boys go crazy (clinching outright SCIAC championship) was something special, especially after last season's collapse. They've had a heck of a season so far, its been fun to watch. I can only hope they keep up this momentum, don't want to drop any games and possibly give up that #1 regional seed.

Also, is there any chance for CLU to make it? They've had an impressive year, but with Chapman and Hendrix getting pool B and pool A bids, doesn't seem to leave much room for the Kingsmen. I'm sure the Hens won't be too disappointed if they don't have to face them again in regionals...

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Quote from: Jack Parkman on April 27, 2009, 06:39:54 PM
Bad news out of the SCIAC today.  I guess it was too good to be true as La Sierra swept Cal Tech, not the other way around as first reported by the SCIAC web-site.  Tough luck for the beavers.

Can I give the SCIAC a   -k?

I wish you could.  The SCIAC web-site is pretty bad.

That's too bad... i thought the beavers had a chance to pull one out against la sierra.
Too true about the SCIAC website... must be run by PP's SID 

Quote from: Jack Parkman on April 26, 2009, 11:04:32 PM
Cal Tech sweeps a double-dip from La Sierra 8)

Does this hurt or help Cal Lu?  A team they swept, got swept....a team they swept, picked up 2 wins.  Does this do anything?

First of all, congrats to Cal Tech on a couple of wins!
More to your inquiry though, Jack, it seems like the wins wouldn't really help cal lu at all... since the alternative was la sierra improving its overall record. I'm guessing any improvements to CLU's OWP or OOWP or OOOOWP or whatever acronyms the selection committee considers would be negligible.

Also, side note, interesting find in checking CLU's recaps of the Cal Tech series...
http://www.clusports.com/baseball/news/5512/

It seems CLU had two players play all nine positions against the Beavers last weekend. Whether Cal Tech should be included in SCIAC or not, does something like this go a little too far? Not much respect for one's opponent...

Well I got my wish and got to see some good baseball today! CLU jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first after stringing some hits together off colvin. PP bounced right back though, with 5 in the their half of the first. Then both offenses went quiet until CLU hit a solo bomb in the 6th and Hartmann hit a three run homer in the seventh to make it 7-5 CLU. PP bounced back with a single, a double, an rbi groundout, and then a two run homer by Brandon Huerta to take an 8-7 lead in the eighth. Freshman Leo Rosetti got the kingsmen down 1, 2, 3 in the ninth to seal the deal.

Today's game was a hard fought battle by both teams, full of intensity. Hopefully this is an indication of how tomorrow's games will go- especially with the PP win part... 

*Key for the Hens was Colvin going eight innings and keeping the bullpen fresh for tomorrow. Minnich had to throw 3 1/3 for CLU, but they didn't have to bring anyone else in.

La Verne's website shows a 5-4 win... any more info on that game?

Quote from: Jack Parkman on April 24, 2009, 12:27:06 AM

Quote from: royhobbs on April 23, 2009, 11:45:26 PM
Hey P-P Fan, CLU's strong starting pitching still have to prove it. Don't they each have 2 wins versus Caltech and LaSierra, and almost dropped two to Oxy. They should be concerned about the 280' short porch at the Homer Dome! PP's got a solid lineup and looks like they play well defensively. Could be another Chapman type series.

Yeah, and they are also the guys who beat Chapman, shut out Redlands twice, swept East Bay on the road, beat Hendrix, swept La Verne.....
Comparing games against common opponents is useless in my opinion.  I don't care who they have played, all 3 guys have been good.  Lets see HOW good they are this weekend.

Exactly... Cal Lu has played some decent teams and their starting pitchers' ERA's are all pretty good. Always fun to see good hitting against good pitching. Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of faith in my Hens but I think they have more respect for CLU than they did going in to the series last year (we know how that turned out). I'm just looking forward to some quality baseball!

Also...

Quote from: IkeepScore on April 24, 2009, 12:29:41 AM
Someone keep me posted on the PP CLU game, I am not going to be able to make it , my wife went into labor tonight

Its a girl

Congratulations!!! That's a heck of a reason to miss a game! I hope you're posting this on a blackberry from the hospital though!

Quote from: baseballroxmysox on April 23, 2009, 08:44:15 PM
Big weekend for PP and Cal Lu. 

Words of advise for Cal Lu when they play @ PP's field:  PP has several lefties and they take FULL advantage of the SHORT Rt field fence.  Cal Lu needs to pitch outside to these guys and help hold Hedman to a minimum.

PP's pitchers stay inside on Rt handed batters, & outside on lefties so they can’t take advantage of the SHORT fence.  They even have the first baseman playing way over towards second since they don’t give the left side of the plate up.

Good Luck Guys!!

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that Cal Lu's coaching staff and players have probably figured that out already, as they play there every year- including twice last year. Is this a disgruntled/bitter player?

In any case, you are definitely right about the magnitude of the series. I was extremely surprised to see Cal Lu left out of the first regional rankings, given their impressive resume thus far (not too mention a 2-1 record against ranked redlands...). Cal Lu also seems like a team better suited for the playoffs with 3 strong starting pitchers, something redlands lacks.
However, it'll be tough to crack those rankings without an impressive showing this weekend (even assuming they sweep whittier). Im sure both teams will be quite fired up as they fight for the SCIAC crown. And while it seems Cal Lu has more to lose having been left out of the regional rankings, PP is certainly out to avenge last years sweep at the hands of the kingsmen. Should be a fun series, with some quality baseball!

I also posted this on another thread, but this is what I found on the NCAA statistics archives:

Just went through the archives (admittedly rather quickly) and couldn't find anyone that did it. Here are some guys that came close though:
1990- Brian Mercado, ECSU
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 11th BA
1998- Matt Daly, Ferrum
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 6th BA
2001- Steve Osborne, St Joe's (ME)
1st HR's, 2nd RBI's, 8th BA
2002- Toddy Meyer, Alvernia
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 2nd BA
also, last year Derek David of McMurray led the nation in HR's and RBI's but finished 49th in BA.
So it hasn't been done in D3 as far back as the records go, but that's only 1989.

I hope Hedman doesn't come on these message boards... 

Just went through the archives (admittedly rather quickly) and couldn't find anyone that did it. Here are some guys that came close though:
1990- Brian Mercado, ECSU
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 11th BA
1998- Matt Daly, Ferrum
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 6th BA
2001- Steve Osborne, St Joe's (ME)
1st HR's, 2nd RBI's, 8th BA
2002- Toddy Meyer, Alvernia
1st HR's, 1st RBI's, 2nd BA
also, last year Derek David of McMurray led the nation in HR's and RBI's but finished 49th in BA.
So it hasn't been done in D3 as far back as the records go, but that's only 1989.

I hope Hedman doesn't come on these message boards... 

Quote from: BigPoppa on April 22, 2009, 02:33:49 PM

I am not certain, but I think that Oshkosh's Tim Jorgensen may have been close in 1995. I know he lead the nation in HRs and RBIs, but may have lost the AVG portion to a teammate, Jeff Zappa.

I just checked the NCAA archives for 95 and it looks Jorgenson ended up 4th in average... still quite impressive. Especially given the outrageous number of home runs and RBI's he had. I think I'm gonna sift through the archives and see if anyone has done it/come close since 89 (when the archives start).