BB: NCAC: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

Quick update:

Matt Johnson has played in 5 games now.  He is 3-for-11 (.273).  The starting SS is hitting below the Mendoza line so maybe Johnson can grab some additional AB's.   

Aiden Lucas has made 6 relief appearances (4.2 IP, 4 K).  He hasn't had a decision, but has respectable 3.86 ERA early on.

[old scot]

Been away from  the boards for some time. I'm trying to update everyone on Wooster's Matt Johnson.
The first month of his Milb career consisted of one start per week at ss and fill in rolls to ph ect. The ss playing in front of him can barely hit his weight.

For the last week Matt has started at second base. He has started the last 4 days and is starting to develope some consistantcy with frequent AB's.

Pro ball is so cutthroat. The ss playing ahead of Matt is a draft choice and younger, so he gets the position based on that. He'll get every chance to succeed.

I hope Matt is given the chance to show what he can do and is not "just a player brought in to fill out the roster."

[woosterbooster]

Wooster does not have their 2011 schedule posted yet.  Does anyone have some insider information on which weeks they'll be in Florida, and where?  I'm assuming it'll again be in the Port Charlotte area in that Russ Matt tournament, but I'm considering making the trip down there this year and I need to be sure.

[OWU_Dad]

Wooster Booster,

It looks like they will be in Port Charlotte again next spring. Here is a link to Snowbird Baseball, http://www.snowbirdbaseball.com/2010-2011-Season/index.php. The teams participating in 2011 are posted, but the schedule for next spring has not been updated.

Spring break for CoW is March 11 through the 24th, I know last year CoW spent both weeks in FL.

[countyroad]

For those that haven't already noticed, Wooster put up their 2011 outlook.

http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/bsb/2010-11/releases/20110209ylxtrr

[old scot]

After reviewing Wooster's roster, it looks like Coach P has worked hard at recruiting Western Pa. with 7 incoming frosh from that area.
It should be an interesting season for the Scots with many positions open for newcomers and upper classmen to compete for. I'm guessing Coach P will be filling out several different line-up cards to see who will answer the bell.
It looks like pitching and defense will have to carry this team for awhile.

[macdade77]

The Scots' Spring trip will be March 13th thru the 24th. They open at LaGrange on 3-13 and begin the Snowbird Classic on 3-14 in Port Charlotte, Florida. They depart FLA on the 24th and play a doubleheader at Wabash on 3-26. The following day they play two more league games against OWU. A brutal early season schedule to say the least!

Go Scots!
Expect Victory

[Gramps]

macdade77, THE BERG will be in Florida Mar 6th to Mar 15th.  The family will be there to support the team. Maybe we'll cross paths down there.  Looking forward to an exciting season. 


GO BERG!!!!

[macdade77]

Gramps,

I usually try and watch as many games as I can while in Port Charlotte. I have a particular interest in Heidelberg because one of their pitchers used to play with my son in High School. I coached the boy as well. I will look for you and if you seek me out just ask for the "Captain." My nickname derives from my affinity for a certain brown adult beverage. Enjoy your trip!!

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Pre-Season Coaches poll announced for NCAC.

http://www2.northcoast.org/sites/default/files/baseball/11M%27sBaseballPoll.pdf

Do you see any surprises?

[macdade77]

Mano,
My son plays for Woo but I will go on the record as saying that OWU will be the surprise team in the NCAC this season. They return two excellent SPs as well as 3-4 top notch position players. Wabash can certainly swing the bats but their lack of pitching depth was a problem last season. Irregardless, it should be an interesting year on account of the new format.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

My son is a seinior in high school and several NCAC teams are recuiting him. We will be watching closely the next couple of weeks.

[macdade77]

Mano,
I don't know what your son is looking for but I can tell you a few things about Wooster. First, the baseball program is old school with a capital"O". A kid can be a prized recruit but playing time is strictly earned. Coach P gets on players but always gets the best out of each one of them. A kid might get in the doghouse but he is always given the opportunity to play his way out. The game is taught and played the right way at the College of Wooster. The facilities are okay but the new REC Center will provide a superb indoor practice facility. Combine all of this with Woo's academic prowess, I can say that there are few better places to play D# baseball in the country. Good luck to you and your son!

[Cali-Scot]

Mano,
I don't know what your son is looking for but I can tell you a few things about Wooster. First, the baseball program is old school with a capital"O". A kid can be a prized recruit but playing time is strictly earned. Coach P gets on players but always gets the best out of each one of them. A kid might get in the doghouse but he is always given the opportunity to play his way out. The game is taught and played the right way at the College of Wooster. The facilities are okay but the new REC Center will provide a superb indoor practice facility. Combine all of this with Woo's academic prowess, I can say that there are few better places to play D# baseball in the country. Good luck to you and your son!

Although I did not play baseball (I ran track and cross country) at Wooster, I can tell you the above post is right on about Baseball at Wooster.   The other thing about the baseball program I liked besides a coach who was obviously very competitive and got results year after year, was that it was always baseball season at Wooster.  The Basketball program is the same way.    The players always working on their game.  The environment at Wooster is one of hard consistent work and success. 

[ScotsFan]

Mano,
I don't know what your son is looking for but I can tell you a few things about Wooster. First, the baseball program is old school with a capital"O". A kid can be a prized recruit but playing time is strictly earned. Coach P gets on players but always gets the best out of each one of them. A kid might get in the doghouse but he is always given the opportunity to play his way out. The game is taught and played the right way at the College of Wooster. The facilities are okay but the new REC Center will provide a superb indoor practice facility. Combine all of this with Woo's academic prowess, I can say that there are few better places to play D# baseball in the country. Good luck to you and your son!

Although I did not play baseball (I ran track and cross country) at Wooster, I can tell you the above post is right on about Baseball at Wooster.   The other thing about the baseball program I liked besides a coach who was obviously very competitive and got results year after year, was that it was always baseball season at Wooster.  The Basketball program is the same way.    The players always working on their game.  The environment at Wooster is one of hard consistent work and success. 

And a testament to that statement is that Coach P is on the precipice of win number 1,000 for his career and Coach Moore is climbing the ladder towards 700 wns for his career!