BB: SCAC: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Ralph Turner]

Ralph, you are right that they won't cut the Belhaven games.  They are part of a 3-team competition which also includes MS College, plus they are the least expensive games on the schedule.  Dropping a trip to GA makes the most sense, be it LaGrange or Piedmont.  That would be in keeping with the spirit of holding down costs.

Regarding this entire cost cutting program, I personally prefer the loss of 10% of the games over the cutting back on teams making the tournaments.  I am very glad to see this decision reversed by the league presidents.

The conference that is most likely to be hurt by this maneuver is the ASC.   

[Cru Info]

The conference that is most likely to be hurt by this maneuver is the ASC.   

What is your reasoning behind that conclusion sir?

[Ralph Turner]

The conference that is most likely to be hurt by this maneuver is the ASC.   

What is your reasoning behind that conclusion sir?

Thanks for the question.

In all sports, the ASC teams are the nearest non-conference D3 foes to SCAC teams.

That SCAC will fill up its allocation of conference games.  In baseball, that may be 20 games.  That leaves 20 non-conference games permissible.  They won't cancel the big nice trip to an exciting destination, 3-4 games.  They won't cancel the tournaments in which they invite name foes from around the country, 3-4 games.  They will probably cut down the remaining filler games that they needed to make a 40 game schedule.  In baseball, that means that 12 possible games for ASC foes drops down to 8.

[RSSmith]

The conference that is most likely to be hurt by this maneuver is the ASC.   

What is your reasoning behind that conclusion sir?

Thanks for the question.

In all sports, the ASC teams are the nearest non-conference D3 foes to SCAC teams.

That SCAC will fill up its allocation of conference games.  In baseball, that may be 20 games.  That leaves 20 non-conference games permissible.  They won't cancel the big nice trip to an exciting destination, 3-4 games.  They won't cancel the tournaments in which they invite name foes from around the country, 3-4 games.  They will probably cut down the remaining filler games that they needed to make a 40 game schedule.  In baseball, that means that 12 possible games for ASC foes drops down to 8.

Ralph, aren't those invitational tournies the most expensive games for the host teams?  I don't really have any first-hand knowledge, but I have been under the impression that they help defray the expenses of the visiting participants.  Or perhaps that's more economical than being on the road.

[Ralph Turner]

The conference that is most likely to be hurt by this maneuver is the ASC.  

What is your reasoning behind that conclusion sir?

Thanks for the question.

In all sports, the ASC teams are the nearest non-conference D3 foes to SCAC teams.

That SCAC will fill up its allocation of conference games.  In baseball, that may be 20 games.  That leaves 20 non-conference games permissible.  They won't cancel the big nice trip to an exciting destination, 3-4 games.  They won't cancel the tournaments in which they invite name foes from around the country, 3-4 games.  They will probably cut down the remaining filler games that they needed to make a 40 game schedule.  In baseball, that means that 12 possible games for ASC foes drops down to 8.

Ralph, aren't those invitational tournies the most expensive games for the host teams?  I don't really have any first-hand knowledge, but I have been under the impression that they help defray the expenses of the visiting participants.  Or perhaps that's more economical than being on the road.

I will ask opinions from more knowledgeable people than I.  

[HeadingForHome]

Daniel Sarisky has been called up to Short Season A-Ball and already has two appearance

Click below to see his stats and be able to keep tabs on him

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t577&t=p_pbp&pid=573143

[Lou_Brown]

Interesting schedule not...Trinity's Evan Bronson and OU's Daniel Sarisky  will face each other in the NYPA league August 22-24. Well, they PERSONALLY won't face each other but the SCAC will be well represented in that series.

[frank_ezelle]

I've been keeping up with Hunter Owen as he is continuing his career as a member of the Edinburg Roadrunners of the United League:

United League Baseball (ULB) is an independent baseball league which operates in cities throughout Texas. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either. The league began its first season on May 16, 2006 with six teams: the Alexandria Aces, Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Laredo Broncos, Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings and San Angelo Colts.

He joined the team in midseason and is near or at the top for Edinburg in batting, slugging, OBP, and HR's.  Here's a link to their website:

http://roadrunnerball.com/

Don't know what the odds are of going from this independent league to a MLB organization, but at least he is getting a chance to play and he is playing well.

[dgilblair]

I've been keeping up with Hunter Owen as he is continuing his career as a member of the Edinburg Roadrunners of the United League:

United League Baseball (ULB) is an independent baseball league which operates in cities throughout Texas. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either. The league began its first season on May 16, 2006 with six teams: the Alexandria Aces, Amarillo Dillas, Edinburg Coyotes, Laredo Broncos, Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings and San Angelo Colts.

He joined the team in midseason and is near or at the top for Edinburg in batting, slugging, OBP, and HR's.  Here's a link to their website:

http://roadrunnerball.com/

Don't know what the odds are of going from this independent league to a MLB organization, but at least he is getting a chance to play and he is playing well.

I have been following him too and he has been doing great.  Not sure of the chances but it does seem the independant teams across the country do get a lot of players signed to the minors.  I hope he makes it but I'm sure he is enjoying himself this summer.

[infielddad]

Below is a link to the SCAC website and an article about the success in professional baseball of Evan Bronson from Trinity, Daniel Sarisky from Ogelthorpe, and in Independent ball for Hunter Owen of Millsaps.
Evan Bronson's numbers this Summer, pitching against many of the top draft selections from June are spectacular.  I also put in the link for his Milb stats summary.  Because he loved to pitch inside, even against aluminum, I thought he had a chance for fine success when the hitters had to manage with wood.
This is better than I thought.

http://www.scacsports.com/sports/bsb/2009-10/releases/bronson_owen_sarisky_update

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=542972

[historymajor]

Psst... MiLB...  Bronson is from Midlothian, VA not TX.....  although I'm sure the Dallas suburb would love to claim him!

[frank_ezelle]

In an odd bit of Millsaps news, I've heard that Brent Buffa (who transferred from Washington U. to play his senior year at Millsaps in 2007), has signed a pro contract with a team in Italy.  Brent has been helping with the Millsaps team for the last two seasons and I believe he was playing in a league this summer and somehow ended up being seen and signed by an Italian team. 

While I doubt this is going to be a path to the Major Leagues, it still sounds like a good opportunity to see the world, play some baseball, and make some good money (I hope they are paying him in Euros).

[casual_observer]

Season is only 4 months away...how are teams looking so far this fall? how did guys do this summer? What are your predictions? Can Hendrix really compete again?

[frank_ezelle]

Casual--It's a little hard to generate much baseball interest with the fall sports still going and basketball yet to come.

I've asked around at Millsaps to see how the baseball is looking for 2010.  They have a good group coming back and it appears that they have a large and talented freshman class.  Sounds like there are some potential starting pitchers in this group that will add depth for sure, and maybe push some of the returning guys for significant innings.

My impression is that Millsaps will be in good shape for sure in the infield and the outfield is the spot with questions.  Replacing Hunter Owen is the big task, and then last year Millsaps didn't have a lot of depth to fill in when some guys were hurt.  It would be interesting if Millsaps moves Will Hawkins out to rightfield which would keep going the streak of All-American candidate players in that spot (following in the footsteps of Garner Wetzel and Hunter Owen).  He has the speed and a good arm, but he also is a darn good at digging out low throws at first. 

I believe Millsaps will be strong this year, not much of a prediction since they almost always are strong.  If some of these freshmen come through, then they might have the talent needed to make another run at a strong regional showing and if things fall right, maybe a berth in the World Series.

[BBallFanHC]

Hello again all. Is it already time for baseball! It seems like just yesterday that Hendrix was hoisting the trophy in Jackson! 
Hendrix is still a very talented team but will not sneak up on anyone this year. Only losing four seniors they seem to have the players to make another run at the title but who knows how they will respond to being in the discussion in the preseason for a change. I've heard that they recently recieved some very extravagent champ. rings and hopefully they do not settle for just one.
Well I'm sure we will get more indepth with preseason talk after christmas but just wanted to chime in a bit. Hendrix did not make any friends in the SCAC and i'm sure no one would like to see them anywhere close to the trophy this year. Good luck to all schools preparing for the upcoming season.