BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

EttaFan1 · May 14, 2014, 08:01:27 AM

Quote from: Spence on May 13, 2014, 09:00:17 PM
As far as numbers in league play go, it should be pretty darned obvious now that the OAC was a higher level of competition than non-conference, and of course you're facing #1 and #2 pitching most of the time as well.

I realize mileage can vary on this one, but at the least I like to see guys do well both inside and out of the league. Still think BW was/is the best offensive team in the conference.

Other than one weekend that I witnessed, last weekend, when that team was JCU, good grief they were scorching hot.

BW has a lot of offensive weapons but not a ton of high quality pitching outside of Waite (if Albright isn't 100%, it is another blow to their staff)
Berg has a ton of offense, but if they don't pitch better and play better defense than they did in the OAC tourney, their trip to Whitewater could be very short.
JCU has 3 guys who are solid on the mound which bodes well for regional competition. If they hit like they did last weekend, they will be very tough to beat at the regional.
Marietta has 2 All-Region quality pitchers (if not All American quality), and a struggling offense. Their pitching depth took a blow with the loss of their #3, and the rest of the saff, outside of closer Mike Fulton, is really young and inexperienced.

I look for JCU to make a little noise in between torrential downpours. Today might be OK (the direction the storm systems are moving bodes well at least from my amatuer perspective). Tomorrow's forcast looks like a total bust.

Unforunately, I won't get to see it all. My step daughter graduates from college this weekend, and I head out of town on Friday to witness that. Some things are just more important than baseball, and as much as I really want to watch the tounament, I want to be there for her even more. So, after thursday (and likely after today), row two behind the dish is there for the taking.

Spence · May 14, 2014, 10:25:26 AM

Enjoy your daughter's big event!

I am not putting much into the stuff about Albright. He pitched twice last weekend...he must not be that hurt.

I think Marietta's top 2 pitchers may just get them through this.

mideastfan2 · May 14, 2014, 12:36:14 PM

GREAT JOB B-W!!!

The Yellow Jackets win their first game 8-4 over Misericordia. The offense looked great, just like last weekend. Good luck in the next one!!!

OAC: 1-0

Spence · May 14, 2014, 12:40:04 PM

Quote from: mideastfan2 on May 14, 2014, 12:36:14 PM
GREAT JOB B-W!!!

The Yellow Jackets win their first game 8-4 over Misericordia. The offense looked great, just like last weekend. Good luck in the next one!!!

OAC: 1-0

Very impressive. I expected Dorosh to be a handful but they smacked him around. First loss a starting pitcher for Dorosh, 16-2 career all told. BW is what we thought they were.

motorman · May 14, 2014, 01:17:08 PM

Whitewater's stadium makes Marietta look like a high school field.

mideastfan2 · May 14, 2014, 01:32:29 PM

Quote from: motorman on May 14, 2014, 01:17:08 PM
Whitewater's stadium makes Marietta look like a high school field.

pictures look nice, but I've never been a fan of the half turf, half grass fields.

I'm a high school coach in Texas, and I'll tell you what, I haven't seen any high school facilities down here close to as nice as Marietta's, but maybe you have.

Spence · May 14, 2014, 02:36:52 PM

Quote from: motorman on May 14, 2014, 01:17:08 PM
Whitewater's stadium makes Marietta look like a high school field.

Obvious troll is obvious.

Dr. Acula · May 14, 2014, 06:20:10 PM

Interesting that Harrison went to Zimmerman in relief. Kid barely had 10 IP all year and he throws 4.1 of scoreless relief today. He was an excellent pitcher in HS so I'm not surprised. Maybe Harrison just didn't want to use him on the mound regularly and lose his bat if/when he had to come out.

Good job so far OAC! Keep it up Berg/JCU!

Spence · May 14, 2014, 08:27:01 PM

Quote from: mideastfan2 on May 14, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: motorman on May 14, 2014, 01:17:08 PM
Whitewater's stadium makes Marietta look like a high school field.

pictures look nice, but I've never been a fan of the half turf, half grass fields.

I'm not either, but having lived a few winters up here I can definitely understand having a turf infield.

Spence · May 14, 2014, 08:29:04 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on May 14, 2014, 06:20:10 PM
Interesting that Harrison went to Zimmerman in relief. Kid barely had 10 IP all year and he throws 4.1 of scoreless relief today. He was an excellent pitcher in HS so I'm not surprised. Maybe Harrison just didn't want to use him on the mound regularly and lose his bat if/when he had to come out.

Good job so far OAC! Keep it up Berg/JCU!

I think you hit it exactly. He went to him in the OAC tournament too when you would have expected otherwise. They're not a great defensive club anyway, and so losing a middle infielder maybe was something Harrison was reluctant to do.

I was surprised he left Waite on the shelf, but he got away with it...now wonder if he'll press his luck again after the Haverford upset.

Dr. Acula · May 14, 2014, 10:23:18 PM

This is absolutely off topic, but is Brewer a Marietta lifer? I'd think so, but Beals is on the hot seat at OSU and with OSU dropping the ball on Stricklin when they hired Beals (Strick had the last laugh landing the Georgia job obviously) there aren't a lot of coveted in state candidates if the job opens again.

EttaFan1 · May 15, 2014, 07:58:04 AM

Was told by a fairly reliable source, the only reason Zimmerman didn't go D-I to pitch is because he really wanted to be an everyday player in the lineup as well. He was impressive last weekend in relief.

Dr. A, I would be very surprised if Brewer left to pursue an opportunity at Ohio State (they could do far worse!), but they do have a pocket book and money can be a significant force in the universe.

Spence · May 15, 2014, 08:09:51 AM

Yeah I wouldn't want to answer that for anyone. I feel very sure that he's quite happy in Marietta. But that doesn't really answer your question.

Zimmerman's pretty short to have been a D-I pitcher. I'd say he probably made the right move.

motorman · May 15, 2014, 10:40:12 AM

Quote from: mideastfan2 on May 14, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: motorman on May 14, 2014, 01:17:08 PM
Whitewater's stadium makes Marietta look like a high school field.

pictures look nice, but I've never been a fan of the half turf, half grass fields.

I'm a high school coach in Texas, and I'll tell you what, I haven't seen any high school facilities down here close to as nice as Marietta's, but maybe you have.

I honestly had no intention of dissing Marietta's facility so I apologize (something someone else should try sometime), was just trying to express how nice it was at Whitewater. Maybe I should have said that the field at Whitewater is as close to a minor league facility as I have seen at a D3 school. Just add a few more seats and it would be nicer than some minor league fields I have seen. I am not thrilled with the turf either but it sure looked nice.

motorman · May 15, 2014, 10:48:37 AM

I have been very disappointed in the late season total collapse of the Heidelberg pitching staff. It has been the entire staff, not just 1 or 2 pitchers. Thought they waited way too long to take Huber out yesterday. After 9 hitter drove in the 4th run he should have been taken out. It is frustrating because I have seen mechanical flaws in several pitchers that haven't been fixed.

Add to that several key hitters suddenly slumping and you have the terrible results in the last 2+ weeks.

They ironic part is now the defense is playing well. Went a whole game yesterday without an error.

They hit a lot of balls well yesterday but right at the Adrian defense. The senior middle infielders were the only ones to hit consistently. Would have liked to not have to play a team we beat twice in the season again for the 2nd time in less than a week.