BB: ODAC: Old Dominion Athletic Conference

LTBB1971 · February 18, 2009, 07:39:56 AM

I can't speak for any other games, but they made 3 when NCWC played them. 3rd base looked shaky. In their 5 games they have committed 20 errors...way too many....eventually the hitting will cool off...as I said pitching and defense wins championships.

A.G. · February 18, 2009, 11:01:03 AM

We have only a couple some more chances for the ODAC to shine vs the USAS this week, as the RMC/CNU game was washed out:

Both Lynchburg and Roanoke have games this weekend vs Methodist

fightingquaker1 · February 18, 2009, 12:19:53 PM

I have been really impressed with the ODAC so far. A.G., being a Lynchburg fan, have you seen the Hicks kid throw from RMC? Wow, he was impressive the other day. I'm a very proud ODAC supporter right now. But I think the USAS may be a little over rated this year...any thoughts?

BoJam · February 18, 2009, 02:47:04 PM

As of now I would agree, but lets not jump the gun yet, there's whole ton of season left.

fightingquaker1 · February 18, 2009, 03:26:23 PM

Once again, quit posting under false identities "BoJam"....

vabaseball · February 18, 2009, 04:54:18 PM

Kyle Hicks has had two sterling outings so far this year. I heard he worked really hard in the summer. If Mendenhall performs as he did last year, RMC will be tough in the pitching department.

fightingquaker1 · February 19, 2009, 09:40:04 AM

I heard there was an Atlanta Braves scout in the stands to watch Hicks throw the other day. Whatever he did this summer must have worked.

HighHeat · February 19, 2009, 11:32:57 AM

CJ Rhodes is batting .538 with two bombs, two doubles, and nine RBI in five games. He may not be putting up the numbers that Wooden is at Guilford, but again is he playing at park that blows out consistantly as Guilford?

fightingquaker1 · February 19, 2009, 11:35:22 AM

Those are sick stats for Rhodes. Anywhere you play those are awesome stats. Wooden is putting up numbers, home and away, my friend.

HighHeat · February 19, 2009, 12:32:42 PM

I would take Rhodes over Wooden any day of the week. The kid can put it line to line in the park and can hit the gaps really well. Also, he is a solid specimen behind the plate.

hasanova · February 19, 2009, 01:29:18 PM

I just cruised through Guilford on my way back from an appointment and caught a couple of innings of GC's first game with SVU. It's 2-1 Quakers after 2. It was a lousy day yesterday, but a beautiful day today for a double-header!

Update:

The Knights come back to win the 1st 6-2 and the Quakers take the 2nd game 8-6.

Guilford's now 5-2.

LTBB1971 · February 19, 2009, 10:48:59 PM

High Heat,
how is pitching staff for VWC looking? Nick Wilson still throwing for the Marlins?

HighHeat · February 19, 2009, 11:52:03 PM

VWC has a bunch of quality of arms. They may not have the two frontline starters that they have had in years past, but have a good group of guys that can go out and get the job done.

As for Wilson, I have not seen him out there yet. He surely will be a big part of the picture this year. I have been waiting for Samuels to get some work in. The big lefty had a couple outstanding outings last year and he is 6'5 with some serious upside!

Catfishncwc · February 20, 2009, 09:13:25 AM

Quote from: LTHSdad on February 19, 2009, 10:48:59 PM
High Heat,
how is pitching staff for VWC looking? Nick Wilson still throwing for the Marlins?

Wilson got in the 1st weekend for a inning. Not sure if he has pitched since.

RSSmith · February 22, 2009, 05:31:02 PM

Quite a shootout at Guilford. 54 runs scored by both teams combined in the double header with Case Western Reserve. Must have been fun to watch.