BB: NCAC: North Coast Athletic Conference

[Ralph Turner]

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[WoosterFAN]

Some info on Quimby since according to the Season Preview he might be starting.  It looks like he was at least a two season starter for North Allegheny HS near Pittsburg.  NAHS is in the largest division in PIAA and last year went 23-2 before losing in the state semi-finals to end of 23-3.  The previous year they reached the state quarterfinals.
   He was a Pittsburg Post-Gazette WPIAL All Star and a WPIAL Class AAAA Section 1 All-Star.  He led the team in HRs(6), triples(6) and RBIs(30) and battled .416 in 77 ABs.  This kid could be stud!!

[WoosterFAN]

Another newcomer: Anthony Trapuzzano:  WPIAL Baseball Coaches Association All Star for Class A (I guess the smallest in West. PA)  After the first round of the playoffs he was 5-0 with a 1.00 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 40 innings.  Another stud??

[WoosterFAN]

Last one I am going to research:  Oliver Enos: Three a perfect game (5 innings, mercy rule with 12 Ks and went 2-4 w/ HR..could not find much else on him except that he was best picture on best best small school team in Central VA.
Wow!!

[ScotsFan]

Wow, I can't believe that about Yoder! 

Thanks for the info on those newbies WF.  They sound very promising and also like they could make an immediate impact to this team.  This weather here in Ohio has got me jonesing for spring and baseball.  Of course, this type of weather won't be anywhere to be found once Wooster's home schedule starts up!

[kcreds]

When I think of D3 baseball in Ohio, I think of Marietta and Ohio Wesleyan. What has Wooster done in recent years to put their program on top of the National Hill? It appears they do an excellent job of recruiting. 

[ScotsFan]

When I think of D3 baseball in Ohio, I think of Marietta and Ohio Wesleyan. What has Wooster done in recent years to put their program on top of the National Hill? It appears they do an excellent job of recruiting.

kcreds,  allow me to fill you in on a secret.  Wooster has been on the national scene in DIII baseball for quite some time.  Marietta and OWU both have storied and successful programs, but Wooster's history is arguably as storied and successful as those two programs as well.

Let's see, Wooster has played in the Small College World Series 4 times since 1989.  They were in the championship game in 1997 and finished 3rd there last year.  Coach Pettorini's winning percentage is only .713 over 24 seasons at the helm of the Scots program.  Wooster has won a record 10 NCAC tournament championships (which would be more than OWU).  Wooster has also qualified for the postseason 15 out of the 24 years that Pettorini has been head coach.  That is just a little of what Wooster has done in recent years to put their program at the top of the national hill.

Here is a link if you'd like to read up on just how far back the Wooster baseball tradition goes:

Wooster's Baseball History

kcreds, if you read the link, I think you will find that Wooster baseball has been around a while and they have been very good for quite a while.  They have not just suddenly appeared on the national scene like you seem to suggest.

[woosterbooster]

Last one I am going to research: Oliver Enos: Three a perfect game (5 innings, mercy rule with 12 Ks and went 2-4 w/ HR..could not find much else on him except that he was best picture on best best small school team in Central VA.
Wow!!

Now I'm confused.  Oliver Enos is listed on the Wooster roster as a catcher/infielder.  In the "Outlook", it's mentioned that he might play some outfield if not behind the plate.  But now it turns out that he was a pitcher in high school, and a good one.  This guy sounds interesting, to say the least.

I've been assuming that Oliver is the younger brother of Reilly Enos, the Wooster pitcher of the last two years who is no longer on the roster, but is, I recall, also from Virginia.  Do you know if this is so, and what happened to Reilly?  He showed lots of promise two years ago as a freshman, but was mostly injured last season. 

[kcreds]

ScotsFan: Wow, you must of really thought I was being offensive, that was not my intention. I have been around baseball in the southern part of Ohio for more years than I care to mention. I know how storied Marietta is and OWU but forgive my ignorance on Wooster's success. I didn't want to go to their website and read a lot about them. I just wanted the cliff notes version.  It appears to me from your comments that they have an excellent coach and he may very well be the reason for their success. I will do my part to better inform those that are just as ignorant as I in this area. Good luck to the Scotts this year. Go Bishops!

[David Collinge]

My gosh, ScotsFan, it was a simple innocent question, not a personal attack on the integrity of the Wooster baseball program.  And I think it was a reasonable question, as well; even I think first of Marietta when I think of small college baseball in the midwest, and I went to Wooster! 

[ScotsFan]

The man asked a question which I found a bit odd.  It's not like Wooster hasn't crossed paths with Marietta and OWU on a regular basis.  I was just answering the man's question!  He asked what Wooster has done in recent years and I filled him in and also let him know that Wooster has been just as prominent as the 2 schools he brought up!  Like I said, I just found it kind of interesting that someone could be abreast of the success at Marietta and OWU, and not know Wooster has been in the mix with both of them for years.  That is where I was coming from.  Sorry I didn't give a more dignified answer to such an innocent little question as you might have done.  I just figured he wanted a little history lesson.  It seems he needed one from his question!  

[smedindy]

Scotsfan - a little defensive, eh? Taking notes from the LG football posters?? 

I thought the tone could have been more cordial and less confrontational.

[kcreds]

ScotsFan and whoever wants to repond: I did a little research this time and discovered that since 2000 OWU and Wooster have 3 conference titles each. This will be the rubber match year. Does OWU have a chance? Is there another NCAC school that may have the talent to knock them out? Obviously Wooster is the favorite but give me some odds. I know it is early but we are already talking favorites for football next year so why not baseball now. I'm also curious of what you all think about how OWU will do with its new head coach?

[ScotsFan]

kcreds,

To be honest, I haven't really looked into any other NCAC schools as far as who would be favorites in the conference.  I pretty much stick to basketball during the winter.  I know Denison has had a bit of a resurgance in the last couple of years, so I would probably throw them in the mix with Wooster and OWU.  Also, Allegheny seems to always be in the running with Wooster in the NCAC East division.  I think Kenyon is another team to keep an eye on.  They gave Wooster their only loss in the NCAC East last season.

I do think Wooster will be the clear cut favorite to take the NCAC this year.  Beyond that, I haven't really looked into the other contenders yet to see who could be up there with Wooster as the season unfolds.  Once the hoops season dies down, I'll follow it a little closer, but as for now, my focus is on the hardwood.

Also, you mentioned a new coach at OWU.  I wasn't aware of a coaching change.  How do you feel about the new coach?  I know you said your son is going to be playing this spring.  What have you heard about him?  I would be interested in knowing what the expectations are down in Delaware for this coming spring as well.

[woosterbooster]

Yeah, OWU's long-time coach, Roger Ingles, has retired.  I wouldn't think that would have an immediate effect, but only time will tell if the program can remain at the same level with him gone.  I hope that it does, as the more competitive teams there are, the better for the conference overall.

One thing that I like more about NCAC baseball is that there is a little more balance than in basketball.  As Scotsfan mentioned, Allegheny always gives Wooster a tussle in the east, and with the recent rise of Denison in the west, that division has been interesting also.  I'm also hoping that Denison can remain tough, as they've lost their top player, Drew Shamrock, to graduation.