BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[cubs]

Here are the FINAL Regional Rankings:

http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d3

1.   Wisconsin Whitewater   
2.   Concordia Chicago   
3.   St. Scholastica     
4.   Wisconsin-La Crosse   
5.   St. Thomas     
6.   Bethel   
7.   Concordia Wisconsin     
8.   Saint John's   

*Of note, Adrian, who is being shipped into the Midwest Regional, was ranked #3 in the final Mideast Region Rankings.

[badgerwarhawk]

Oshkosh moves on to face Trine University next weekend in the Super Regionals, after Trine knocked off Hope College yesterday to win the Whitewater Regional.

Trine is a pretty decent team.  They crush it. 

[Baseball Geek]

Midwest Regional preview has posted. It's interesting that Fleischman and Renz from UWW are not listed as players to watch, as it seems plausible that they could be WIAC players of the year (or at least seriously in the conversation) and have very strong full season numbers.

http://d3baseball.com/playoffs/2017/previews/midwest-regional-playoff-preview?t=1494946152664

[badgerwarhawk]

Midwest Regional preview has posted. It's interesting that Fleischman and Renz from UWW are not listed as players to watch, as it seems plausible that they could be WIAC players of the year (or at least seriously in the conversation) and have very strong full season numbers.

http://d3baseball.com/playoffs/2017/previews/midwest-regional-playoff-preview?t=1494946152664

I noticed that and thought it odd as well.  I suppose they only list so many and want to include all of the participating teams.

[Jim Dixon]

Midwest Regional preview has posted. It's interesting that Fleischman and Renz from UWW are not listed as players to watch, as it seems plausible that they could be WIAC players of the year (or at least seriously in the conversation) and have very strong full season numbers.

http://d3baseball.com/playoffs/2017/previews/midwest-regional-playoff-preview?t=1494946152664

I noticed that and thought it odd as well.  I suppose they only list so many and want to include all of the participating teams.

Sometimes the players that make a difference are those who step up and borrowing a phrase from my friends at D3hockey.com, stand on their head.  My thoughts go to Chris D'Amato.  Not an All-American but batted .350 higher than second place on ECSU's squad for the series and his .864 on base percentage was unworldly.

[badgerwarhawk]

Renz, Fleischman, Vodenlich:  WARHAWKS sweep All-WIAC honors...

http://www.wiacsports.com/news/2017/5/16/BB_0516174502.aspx


Chamberlain, Jones, Nompleggi also mentioned      

[cubs]

Renz, Fleischman, Vodenlich:  WARHAWKS sweep All-WIAC honors...

http://www.wiacsports.com/news/2017/5/16/BB_0516174502.aspx

Weird....  I swear I read that on here already over a week ago?!?! 

[cubs]

Kawlewski is not the answer...struggles to throw strikes and when he does, gets hit around the park.  I haven't seen one reason why Jirschele feels he's the number 2 starter right now.

Kawlewski with a complete game shutout as Stevens Point defeats UWO 4-0 in Game #1 of a DH today.  Kawlewski gave up just four hits and struck out six while walking three in the 116 pitch outing.

Just in case this was missed the first time.... 

Kawlewski holds Whitewater to two runs on eight hits over seven innings while striking out eight and walking three in Point's 6-3 victory over the Warhawks.

So does beating the #3 team in the nation according to d3baseball.com justify Jirschele having Kawlewski as a weekend starter?

I didn't know anyone needed justification from me over their decisions.  Kawlewski has definitely figured it out lately but his stats still aren't impressive and I still don't have much confidence in consistency from him. 

Nobody (especially someone who has accomplished as much in the game of baseball as Jirschele) needs justification from you, but when you are quick to criticize something, don't be surprised when someone points out that your criticism might be flawed.

In a short season like D3 baseball, one or two outings can make it so your overall stats aren't impressive regardless of what you do the rest of the season.  With that said, I'm guessing Kawlewski is still in the Top 10 in the WIAC in ERA at the end of the weekend despite his rough start.  That seems to be pretty respectable for your #2 starter (unless you are Whitewater!!!)  Take a look at his stats once Point returned from Florida.  Three starts, 22 IP, 5 runs (all earned,) 17 K's/8 BB's.  Maybe not "ace" material, but far from "getting hit around the park."

Can't help but chuckle seeing Kawlewski (Honorable Mention) join Erickson (1st Team) in earning All WIAC recognition....   

[Baseball Geek]

Renz, Fleischman, Vodenlich:  WARHAWKS sweep All-WIAC honors...

http://www.wiacsports.com/news/2017/5/16/BB_0516174502.aspx


Chamberlain, Jones, Nompleggi also mentioned      

Nine of the 20 first-teamers are Warhawks. Not bad.

[cubs]

Oshkosh moves on to face Trine University next weekend in the Super Regionals, after Trine knocked off Hope College yesterday to win the Whitewater Regional.

Trine is a pretty decent team.  They crush it.

Oshkosh loses a pair of close games late to Trine late, dropping a 7-6 affair on Friday as Trine got an RBI single in the 7th inning to win it and a 7-5 contest on Saturday which saw Trine score single runs in the 6th and 7th innings to break a 5-5 tie.

With just one senior that started in the Regionals and Super Regionals, albeit pitcher Sara Brunlieb, expectations will likely be high for the Oshkosh softball team entering 2018.

[cubs]

For the first time since 2012, there will not be a WIAC team in the D3 College World Series this year, just one season after seeing the WIAC send two different teams to Appleton.

[Baseball Geek]

Is Boushley a foregone conclusion for All-American? Any others anticipated from the WIAC?

[Jim Dixon]

For the first time since 2012, there will not be a WIAC team in the D3 College World Series this year, just one season after seeing the WIAC send two different teams to Appleton.

I see plenty of empty seats.  Come out and watch the series and say hello to our staff.

[mr_b]

For the first time since 2012, there will not be a WIAC team in the D3 College World Series this year, just one season after seeing the WIAC send two different teams to Appleton.

I see plenty of empty seats.  Come out and watch the series and say hello to our staff.

Or maybe more fans from the Chicago area will make the trip since North Central and Concordia Chicago will both be playing.

[Baseball Geek]

Is Boushley a foregone conclusion for All-American? Any others anticipated from the WIAC?

All-Region http://www.d3baseball.com/awards/all-region/2017/midwest