BB: NCAC: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

It's going to be in the 40's in Columbus in the next week so it'll hopefully melt some snow.  And VA Stadium in Chillicothe is FieldTurf so as long as they get rid of the snow they'll probably try to play.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

In fact VA stadium is all turf, even the mound. Last two years my son has started the season down there. First year it was in the high 20's to low 30's, with high winds and snow flurries. VA stadium hosts a lot of teams this time of year.

Cancelations sometimes can be at the last moment some times. At least one time last year the team had traveled to within a few miles of the field before the game was cancelled. This was a two hour trip. Most teams will do all they can to get a game in. With Ohio weather you never may have trouble making up games.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Bishops posted their 2014 Roster

http://www.battlingbishops.com/roster.aspx?path=baseball

Picked up a few transfers for the Sophomore and one for the Junior class.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

A stat from last year.
NCAA division III
Toughest to strike out
http://web1.ncaa.org/stats/StatsSrv/pdf/rankings?rptWeeks=13&statSeq=339&div=3&sportCode=MBA&academicYear=2013&rptType=PDF&doWhat=showrankings

4 Sean Vollenweider, Ohio Wesleyan Jr. 3B 37 138 3 46.0
Nate Lotze, Kenyon Jr. INF 37 138 6 23.0
49 Mike Kastelic, Allegheny Sr. OF 40 134 6 22.3
52 Bryan Miller, Wooster Jr. INF 42 132 6 22.0
126 David Moore, Wittenberg Jr. INF 39 147 9 16.3

[TexasDad]

OWU looks like a very young team. Will obviously improve as the season rolls along... And then there is next year and the year after.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Yeah they are, last years senior class was small as well, with only 5, one of those was a pitcher only and 2 were not starters. So last years freshman and Soph's got quite a bit of playing time. Hopefully they will build on that experience.

Starting pitching was hot and cold last year,tThe pitching coach will get that turned around this year I believe. We saw good things from Munger last year, he will build on that. Moss, looked really good fall of Freshman year, then got hurt and he did not throw at all last spring. He looked good again last fall, added quite a bit of velocity. The pitching corp should be healthy this year, and this year will hopefully be better.

I am very optimistic.

[countyroad]

Wooster posted their 2014 Seaon Outlook. 
http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/bsb/2013-14/releases/201402179ck66c

Roster and Schedule

Roster:
http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/bsb/2013-14/roster

Schedule:
http://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/bsb/2013-14/schedule

[Bishopleftiesdad]

CountyRoad,
That is a good right up. I fully expect Wooster to do great things this year. The NCAC is theirs to win. It would take a huge implosion for them not to win it all. No other teams have their experience. As much as I dislike Wooster being an OWU fan, I have to respect the team they put together.

If they do well, do you think there is any chance that Pettorini would consider retirement?

[countyroad]

CountyRoad,
That is a good right up. I fully expect Wooster to do great things this year. The NCAC is theirs to win. It would take a huge implosion for them not to win it all. No other teams have their experience. As much as I dislike Wooster being an OWU fan, I have to respect the team they put together.

If they do well, do you think there is any chance that Pettorini would consider retirement?

I have no idea if Pettorini would consider retirement. He's certainly been with Wooster for a long time and done a fantastic job. Nothing lasts forever though. It's hard to imagine Wooster without Pettorini and Moore leading their respective sports.

[old scot]

I spoke with Coach P within the last few weeks. He is really excited about this teams chance to go deep into the NCAA tourney.

His fire still seems to burn hot and I don't look for him to call it a career until he gets the "Walnut and Bronze."

Good luck Coach. Hopefully, this years team will achieve all your goals.

[ADL70]

I hope he coaches forever, since Englander probably would jump at the chance to return to his alma mater.

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Look at college coaches in this area and you will see quite a few of them are Wooster Grads. Pettorini, does a great job of turning out coaches. I believe Palm is a Wooster grad. Can anybody name any more?

[Pops33]

Matt Burdette at Kenyon is a Wooster grad (1992). 

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Matt Burdette at Kenyon is a Wooster grad (1992).

Welcome to the boards Pops, always good to have new posters.

[Dr. Acula]

I hope he coaches forever, since Englander probably would jump at the chance to return to his alma mater.

He's got a good thing going at Case and Craddock is already at Wooster.  Maybe you guys would luck out!