BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

EttaFan1 · March 28, 2013, 08:17:48 AM

I don't know that Brockmeier had a lot of defensive chances at short yesterday, and it will be interesting to see how this experiment pans out for the Pioneers. Brockmeier is a tremendous athlete and a smart young man. I remember talking to someone about him possibly playing short prior to the season, so this isn't a huge shock.

OAC play starts Friday. the d3baseball facebook page had a picture of the ONU field....covered in snow. Uggh. Has to be the coldest place in Ohio.

Bishopleftiesdad · March 28, 2013, 10:14:32 AM

Yeah ONU is coming down to OWU on the 30th after playing Marietta on the 29th.

Spence · March 28, 2013, 11:35:48 AM

Quote from: EttaFan1 on March 28, 2013, 08:17:48 AM
I don't know that Brockmeier had a lot of defensive chances at short yesterday, and it will be interesting to see how this experiment pans out for the Pioneers. Brockmeier is a tremendous athlete and a smart young man. I remember talking to someone about him possibly playing short prior to the season, so this isn't a huge shock.

McCoy hitting when given his chance I think probably opened the door to trying it. But they had to try something at short...I thought they might try Bukiewicz but with McCoy starting well, moving Brock makes sense.

We'll see how it goes, but even if you get a .900 fielder and a .300 hitter that's more than has been gotten so far.

Spence · March 28, 2013, 03:53:34 PM

Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on March 28, 2013, 10:14:32 AM
Yeah ONU is coming down to OWU on the 30th after playing Marietta on the 29th.

Not so fast, my friend. ONU/Marietta ppd and moved to 3/30.

Bishopleftiesdad · March 28, 2013, 06:55:47 PM

Thanks Spence, Not sure when it changed. I see ONU has updated their schedule. OWU has not updated theirs. Not sure when they will make it up now. After this week OWU starts conference play. They may be able to play some mid week games. I hope OWU picks up some games for Saturday.

Dr. Acula · March 29, 2013, 07:36:10 AM

Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on March 28, 2013, 06:55:47 PM
Thanks Spence, Not sure when it changed. I see ONU has updated their schedule. OWU has not updated theirs. Not sure when they will make it up now. After this week OWU starts conference play. They may be able to play some mid week games. I hope OWU picks up some games for Saturday.

Especially because it's supposed be mid/upper 50's and sunny here. Don't want to waste a day like that this year!

Bishopleftiesdad · March 29, 2013, 08:20:25 AM

Nope sure don't and like I said earlier not sure where we would fit these in after this week. I suppose they could cancel the ODU (D2) game and replace it with one of these. That may be better for SOS, but There is another Alum form sons school on that team and it would be neat so see us play against him and his team.

Dr. Acula · March 29, 2013, 02:53:22 PM

Couple blow outs early. Cap beats JCU 10-1 and Mount beats Ott 8-1 in the OAC openers. Justin Hoying and Zach Carlino threw CG's for the respective winners.

motorman · March 29, 2013, 07:49:51 PM

Berg wins 2 from Wilmington, 15-0 and 14-2. May also be some good news on the Chris Thomas front. 2 more weeks in a splint and he can start rehab. May still pitch yet this year. SR Tyler Fruhwirth wins the first game and SO Ryan Minteer gets the W in the 2nd game

Dr. Acula · March 30, 2013, 08:08:59 AM

JCU and Ott both come back and get a split. 14-6 for JCU. 7-3 for Ott. Mount left the bases loaded 3 times in the first 7 innings and then gave up 3 runs after that to put a 4-3 game out of reach. To no one's surprise Meadows was a problem for the Raiders (3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI). He was also 2-3 in the opener.

Dr. Acula · March 30, 2013, 03:07:07 PM

Musky drops game 1 to BW 5-3. Havens goes the distance and allows 2 ER on just 3 hits. Musky drops to 1-13 overall.

Kenworth · March 30, 2013, 10:37:03 PM

Marietta over Ohio Northern big in both games today in Ada 13-4, 16-0.

Spence · March 31, 2013, 01:11:24 AM

Alex Toth 6 for 9 in the doubleheader. He's now 23 for his last 40 with 9 doubles. Unbelievable year so far, let's hope he keeps it up.

Dr. Acula · March 31, 2013, 10:42:14 AM

Quote from: Spence on March 31, 2013, 01:11:24 AM
Alex Toth 6 for 9 in the doubleheader. He's now 23 for his last 40 with 9 doubles. Unbelievable year so far, let's hope he keeps it up.

The amazing thing is how much he's progressed offensively from year to year. His soph yr he was basically a bottom of the order guy that hit what .250ish? Last year he improved and had a solid yr at the plate. Now he's really good. A middle of the order guy. Good for him as I'm sure he's busted his butt to make that happen.

Spence · March 31, 2013, 06:34:09 PM

He started his soph year (first year starting) 2 for 34 with 2 BB. Next stretch was 10 for 38 with 4BB. Rest of the season was 23 for 71 with 10 BB.

He's obviously a very hard worker, but I've also heard the coaches say he is just a very fast learner as well. You tell him something once and he's got it and he doesn't forget it.