Union went 3-0 in the league tournament to advance to the NCAA regional

The staffs at Union and Vassar have turned those 2 programs around.
Not one guy on the Union staff is full time but man are they a driven bunch! Vassar has worked very hard as well and brought in some very talented players.

Both programs are vastly improved and make the league better

Not sure which teams you refer to when you say they are not trying to play

I know that every coach is trying to play their league games, there are academic issues, distance issues, cost issues and many other items to consider before implying that the coaches are trying to manipulate the schedule.

Union wanted to play Bard the final 2 games, forced to play only 3 vs. SLU because of neutral site field restrictions (played 3 vs. mandatory 2).
RPI killed their pitchers to get their league games in

I don't see any instance that supports your feeling, but obviously you are entitled to your opinion 

Union is 18-6-1 and should be given consideration.......I agree

Joe Bruno would be a great option. Also, Dutchess County Stadium just installed turf or Bellizzi Stadium in Albany. Murnane could also be an option in Utica

You have the correct Shutleworth Park, Union is using the same Park the Mohawks play on part time at this point

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Soon ours guys will be in school, getting ready for fall practice. Any summer updates?
Three Rochester guys played in the NYCBL. I noticed a couple of other LL players as well. Anyone know about incoming Freshmen, always the unknown, since some will have a nice impact on the team.

Rochester will have a brand new look for Tower Field. It is almost finished. From the pictures I saw, it looks great! Lights, new turf, a warning track, new scoreboard and new dugouts. Can't wait. Too bad this will be my son's senior campaign, but at least he'll get to pl;ay on it.

Jon Menke (UR) was one of four Starting Pitchers named to the First Team All NYCBL.

Tyler Heck of Union led the Perfect Game league in runs scored and was a 1st team all star on Little Falls and David Peretti of Union was on the Futures League Nashua Silver Knights championship team

Jordan Keyser of Skidmore also pitched for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles this summer

Quote from: BBFan62 on August 12, 2012, 11:34:18 PM

Quote from: BBFan62 on August 11, 2012, 02:56:43 PM
Soon ours guys will be in school, getting ready for fall practice. Any summer updates?
Three Rochester guys played in the NYCBL. I noticed a couple of other LL players as well. Anyone know about incoming Freshmen, always the unknown, since some will have a nice impact on the team.

Rochester will have a brand new look for Tower Field. It is almost finished. From the pictures I saw, it looks great! Lights, new turf, a warning track, new scoreboard and new dugouts. Can't wait. Too bad this will be my son's senior campaign, but at least he'll get to pl;ay on it.

Jon Menke (UR) was one of four Starting Pitchers named to the First Team All NYCBL.

Tyler Heck of Union led the Perfect Game league in runs scored and was a 1st team all star on Little Falls and David Peretti of Union was on the Futures League Nashua Silver Knights championship team

Bard will make the LL 9 teams strong

Nikolski  CF  RPI
Heck   RF  Union
Lavigne  LF  RPI

Quote from: ocho on May 09, 2011, 02:49:13 PM
That is: Does anyone KNOW what time the games are on Friday?

noon is game 1 1st pitch

Quote from: airball55 on May 08, 2011, 09:26:52 PM
I think the Liberty League is sending it's four best teams forward.  With that said here are the matchups:

1 RPI vs. 4 St. Lawrence
2 Skidmore vs. 3 Clarkson

Probably Ciesko against Cook RPI/SLU game.  Two good pitchers, I could certainly see the Saints sneaking this one out.  But, I will go with RPI, in a close 4-3 game here.

Goerold vs. Barbuto or Laracuente in Skidmore/CU game.  Laracuente got torched yesterday by RPI.  Another close one here, I got the Knights by a 5-3 score.  The major factor here would be if the wind is blowing at RPI which makes the right field wall basically a lob wedge shot, then the scores could certainly go up.  Clarkson has mixed and matched the last month basically with all the injuries and if they are healthy is dangerous.  I could see any of these teams, but, it will be difficult as usual to come out of the losers bracket.  RPI used to have the pitching depth to do this, but not the same as the early 2000's.  Make your picks boys, I have the Knights winning it with Skidmore as my backup pick.  No Rochester picks please.

I like Skidmores pitching over all the other teams in the league at this point. I think they play solid defense and have 3 front starters that are very solid! RPI would be my nxt pick, they simply swing it 1 thru 9 and the host site is a big plus for them!
This will be close, but I take pitching and defense, Skidmore

Quote from: LLbbguy on April 14, 2011, 01:52:35 PM
Who do you all think are the top players at each position in the LL? I am speaking defensively rather than about batting averages...ability to play the position?

Coleman of Clarkson is an amazing shortstop, if he does not make a great play in game 1 vs Union, they don't win

Heck of Union is a great right fielder with a strong arm, he has thrown out 3 runners at 1st after they hit a single to right (no single) with his arm

Grainger of Clarkson looks like a solid catcher

Quote from: Tarheel0550 on April 13, 2011, 01:56:57 PM
Oneonta has now buried themselves for an at-large bid to regionals with a terrible loss to Union yesterday.I think coach Ferchen and the players took Union for granted and it bit them in the butt.O-State did not start most of thier regulars and didnt get much production from the ones that did start.When starters were put in only catcher E Wells (AthensPa.) seemed to want the game, as he led off 2 innings by getting on base and was only brought around once to score.O-State now has to look at running the table the rest of season,and or win the SUNYAC Tourney,and with Cortland sure to get an at large bid wether  they win the SUNYAC Tourney or not, O-State is in trouble.

Union is much improved, they beat Allegheny in Florida, have battled with very good LL teams in Clarkson and and could have split up north. They have solid coaches and their players are responding.

Union and St. Lawrence split again today! St. Lawrence held on for a wild 12-10 win in game 2 today.....Union swinging the bats!!