BB: NCAC: North Coast Athletic Conference

[ScotsFan]

Does anyone have an answer as to why the NCAC feels the need to have 2 hrs. between games?  Thank god that Allegheny/Denison game moved along so quickly.  Even with that quick first game, it still didn't allow the nightcapper to start until after 8:30.   I'd hardly think that it takes 2 hours to turn around to get things ready for the next game. 

[HeyScots]

doesnt look like the wabash pitchers faired much better then the Hiram pitchers tonight...Nice start for the scots this post season

[ScotsFan]

I think Wooster might be seeing a bit better arm tonight. 

Eleven runs on thirteen hits might suggest otherwise...

[countyroad]

I am glad to see Wooster kept their bats going.  They did get a little help from some Wabash errors but that happens.  Wabash did score some runs on McDowell which concerns me somewhat.  Credit to Wabash though for scoring on a good pitcher.

I'm looking forward to the game with Denison today.  Should be a good one to listen to.

[Dr. Acula]

Does anyone have an answer as to why the NCAC feels the need to have 2 hrs. between games?  Thank god that Allegheny/Denison game moved along so quickly.  Even with that quick first game, it still didn't allow the nightcapper to start until after 8:30.   I'd hardly think that it takes 2 hours to turn around to get things ready for the next game. 

I was wondering about that too.  It's not like they need time to drag the infield, etc. there. 

[ScotsFan]

Does anyone have an answer as to why the NCAC feels the need to have 2 hrs. between games?  Thank god that Allegheny/Denison game moved along so quickly.  Even with that quick first game, it still didn't allow the nightcapper to start until after 8:30.   I'd hardly think that it takes 2 hours to turn around to get things ready for the next game. 

I was wondering about that too.  It's not like they need time to drag the infield, etc. there. 

They do have to drag the playing surface to shake up all of those rubber particles in the field turf.  But even with that, I still wouldn't think a 2 hour turnaround is necessary.

Two questions....

How the h*ll is Lucas 3-3?  He's been flat out dominant winning his last 3 starts now, but how did he not have a win before then? 

Also, did anyone else check out the regional rankings today?  Can't believe there haven't been any comments about them yet.

Can't answer your first question Dr.  Maybe GoRed could field that one?

As for the Regional Rankings, I am somewhat surprised and then again, not so surprised.  I am somewhat surprised to see W&J at the top of the rankings.  I just don't see enough quality wins to warrant them being ranked ahead of Heide.  I mean, Heide just came off a sweep of ME #3 JCU?! 

And what I am not so surprised to see is Wooster ranked below JCU and Heide.  Both of their SOS's are higher than Wooster's.  I guess SOS trumps head to head as far as Heide goes and JCU has head to head and SOS going in their favor vs. Wooster.  All in all, the regional rankings don't concern me as much as they do in, say basketball, where hosting sites are determined based on regional rankings.  In baseball, the host sites are already pre-determined so the rankings are basically for seeding.  And as deep as the Mid-East is this year, I really don't see hardly one easy game depending on who the NCAA brings in or if they hopefully choose to send somebody out. 

Also, looking at the rankings, it looks like there might be a distinct possiblity that the OAC gets 3 teams in.  I would think if the OAC gets 3 bids, you would see one of those teams being shipped out.

[countyroad]

Those are some good observatins ScotsFan.  The ME sure has some quality teams.

[ScotsFan]

Did anyone notice the current poll on the front page of D3baseball.com?  It has to do with who we think the leading candidate for Player of the Year is.  Personally, I think they got Wooster's candidate wrong.  While Van Horn is certainly a worthy candidate, Matthew Johnson would get my vote for Wooster's MVP and also Wooster's candidate for POY honors as well.

Just comparing stats, Johnson leads the team in batting avg, at bats, hits, runs, triples, home runs, and total bases.  He's 2nd on the team in doubles, stolen bases, SLG%, and OB% and he's also managed to drive in 36 runs (good for 4th on the team) from the lead-off spot!  Add to that, he has a sparkling .971 FLD% from 2nd base (he and Van Horn could possibly be the best DP combo in the country as Wooster leads all of D3 in turning DP's) to go along with his impressive offensive #'s!  I mean, is there any doubt that Matthew Johnson deserves to be Wooster's candidate for not only team MVP, but also for national POY?  I personally don't think so.

[HeyScots]

From my experience the first regional rankings on D#baseball.com really dont mean anything.  I can guerentee you that JCU doesnt even make a regional if they dont win the OAC.  I also realistically think that unless someone other then marietta or heidelberg wins the OAC, those will be the only 2 to make a regional.  Maybe its just because Im a Wooster fan, but if wooster wins this NCAC tournament, there is no doubt in my mind that they should be the #1 seed in the regional.

As far as the POY is concerned, I absolutely agree that Matthew Johnson should be a very strong candidate.  He should have it locked up in the NCAC, but should also win the national POY in my opinion.  Of course I dont know to much about other players on other teams, but its hard to argue with Johnson's numbers.

[ScotsFan]

As far as the POY is concerned, I absolutely agree that Matthew Johnson should be a very strong candidate.  He should have it locked up in the NCAC, but should also win the national POY in my opinion.  Of course I dont know to much about other players on other teams, but its hard to argue with Johnson's numbers.

I don't know a whole lot about other candidates either, but Johns Hopkins has a couple of studs putting up some pretty impressive offensive #'s and W&J has a guy batting over .500 on the season.  I wasn't trying to imply that Johnson is a favorite to win National POY (although I definitely think he should be in the discussion).  I was just saying that I think he is a more deserving candidate than Van Horn who D3baseball.com gives as Wooster's candidate on their fan poll on the front page. 

[countyroad]

I was thinking Johnson has had a better year than Van Horn as well.  He'd be a prime "comeback player of the year" candidate if there was such a thing after him being injured for most of last year.

Hard to say if Johnson is a National POY candidate.  The kids from Johns Hopkins have had darn good seasons.  I looked them up yesterday.  The kid from Heidelberg has had a pretty good season as well. 

[HeyScots]

is anyone else getting an error when they click on the live stats today?

[ScotsFan]

Add another homer for Johnson's team lead as he leads off todays game with a 4 bagger and Wooster stakes Matt Barnes with an early 1-0 lead.

[countyroad]

is anyone else getting an error when they click on the live stats today?

It's working for me.  I'm listening to the game audio though through WQKT.  I missed the 1st inning, and home run by Johnson.

[countyroad]

They just said on the radio that Johnson is 15 for his last 16 at bats.  I don't care who you're playing against, that is just insane. 

Right after they said that he grounded out.