BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Jack Parkman]

Cal Lu takes 2 of 3 from Menlo.  Tough loss in game 3 of the series.

[Ralph Turner]

Cal Lu takes 2 of 3 from Menlo.  Tough loss in game 3 of the series.

That may hurt when it comes to Pool C!

[Jack Parkman]

Cal Lu takes 2 of 3 from Menlo.  Tough loss in game 3 of the series.

That may hurt when it comes to Pool C!

I dont know Ralph, I think CLU is still in very good position to get a Pool C bid.  They still have one of the top 6 in-region winning percentages in the West.  The big series will be with Pomona in a few weeks!

[P-P Fan]

Hens take both from Whittier today as well as the game yesterday. Score a total of 36 runs as the offense keeps on rolling. Bullpen still looking great, Hedman puts out #'s 18 and 19. Hens have put themselves in a great position going in to the home stretch, but as last year showed us, anything can happen. This weekend against chapman, a team playing with desperation, should be quite interesting. Hope Kitchens is healthy (well... kind of...) and the series is well played.

Also congrats to Oxy on getting that first SCIAC win! No sarcasm- they're not a bad team they just hadn't been catching any breaks. Good to see them get that win, maybe they can finish strong.

[Gray Fox]

Also congrats to Oxy on getting that first SCIAC win! No sarcasm- they're not a bad team they just hadn't been catching any breaks. Good to see them get that win, maybe they can finish strong.

Oxy and La Verne play next.

What happened to Browneagle64?  He hasn't logged on since March 10.  Did he give us up for Lent?  He follows both teams.

[beachlover]

I know we talk about this every year -- well at least the 3 years or so I've been reading/posting to this board --- but I'll ask it again.  Why is Cal Tech in the SCIAC? 

Yes, it's admirable that they want scholars and athletic participation.  The legacy of their teams is noteworthy.   I think all of us would agree that participating in a team sport teaches a series of lessons and skills that cannot be learned in other venues.  I'm all for Cal Tech sponsoring a team and having that team compete on the field.

But, the reality is... the do NOT compete in the SCIAC. 

They barely compete against other similar programs.   Just took a quick glance at the CalTech roster, they have about 20 guys playing with 6 or so listed as "P" and usually something else.  The don't have enough guys on the roster, especially pitching, to play a 3 game Friday/Saturday schedule. 

It hurts all of the teams in the SCIAC because every other conference just automatically substracts 3 games from the win column, when these teams could play better / more competitive teams to improve their overall rankings over the weekend when they are playing Cal Tech.  It also taints the stats in the SCIAC, even when coaches play their benches for the 3 games because I've got to think outside of the conference, most folks aren't analyzing the box score from the Cal Tech games.

So, remind me, why is Cal Tech in the SCIAC?   

[DIIIBASEBALLFAN]

Would Cal Tech be better suited to play a free lance independent schedule
or going to club baseball

[P-P Fan]

I know we talk about this every year -- well at least the 3 years or so I've been reading/posting to this board --- but I'll ask it again.  Why is Cal Tech in the SCIAC? 

Yes, it's admirable that they want scholars and athletic participation.  The legacy of their teams is noteworthy.   I think all of us would agree that participating in a team sport teaches a series of lessons and skills that cannot be learned in other venues.  I'm all for Cal Tech sponsoring a team and having that team compete on the field.

But, the reality is... the do NOT compete in the SCIAC. 

They barely compete against other similar programs.   Just took a quick glance at the CalTech roster, they have about 20 guys playing with 6 or so listed as "P" and usually something else.  The don't have enough guys on the roster, especially pitching, to play a 3 game Friday/Saturday schedule. 

It hurts all of the teams in the SCIAC because every other conference just automatically substracts 3 games from the win column, when these teams could play better / more competitive teams to improve their overall rankings over the weekend when they are playing Cal Tech.  It also taints the stats in the SCIAC, even when coaches play their benches for the 3 games because I've got to think outside of the conference, most folks aren't analyzing the box score from the Cal Tech games.

So, remind me, why is Cal Tech in the SCIAC?  

Watching the games against Cal Tech, I agree that they should not be in SCIAC. From what I can tell, this is their best team in years and they are still nowhere near competing with even the cellar-dwelling teams of SCIAC.  Nobody benefits from this situation, and there has to be some alternative league they can play in.
If they do leave SCIAC though, there are a few questions/problems. Where would they go? Who would play them? Would all of their athletic teams leave the SCIAC (most are terrible, but soccer and girls BB have pulled some upsets)? Would the SCIAC try to adopt another team (Chapman?) or expand the schedule? Lot's of logistical issues to deal with, but I agree that Cal Tech baseball doesn't belong in the SCIAC.

[Jack Parkman]

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Have you seen OXY play? Wouldn't be surprised if Tech takes one from the kitty cats next year.
COMPETE.
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Not too sure if that is the right way to start off your posting career.  I hope for your sake that you ar enot a player.

[OxyBob]

Have you seen OXY play? Wouldn't be surprised if Tech takes one from the kitty cats next year.

Not too sure if that is the right way to start off your posting career.  I hope for your sake that you ar enot a player.

COMPETE's email address is madmartinmiggs9@aol.com.

Here is an entry by "Martin Miggs" on unigo.com:

Martin Miggs
Hometown: Claremont California
Major: Government
Class Year: Sophomore
Extracurriculars: Varsity baseball

http://www.unigo.com/pomona_college/reviews/8824

Does any SCIAC team have a sophomore from Claremont who plays varsity baseball and perhaps wears No. 9?

OxyBob

[Gray Fox]

Have you seen OXY play? Wouldn't be surprised if Tech takes one from the kitty cats next year.

Not too sure if that is the right way to start off your posting career.  I hope for your sake that you ar enot a player.

COMPETE's email address is madmartinmiggs9@aol.com.

Here is an entry by "Martin Miggs" on unigo.com:

Martin Miggs
Hometown: Claremont California
Major: Government
Class Year: Sophomore
Extracurriculars: Varsity baseball

http://www.unigo.com/pomona_college/reviews/8824

Does any SCIAC team have a sophomore from Claremont who plays varsity baseball and perhaps wears No. 9?

OxyBob

I did not know about unigo, but I had already gone through all the SCIAC teams and Chapman and didn't find anything.  I could have missed something, though.

I did find this after reading your post.

#09 - Teddy Bingham
Position: IF
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Claremont, CA
High School: Claremont High School
College: Pomona College

I hesitated, but gave him a +k for making his first post.

More about Martin Miggs.

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Martin_Miggs

I guess we should have known.

[Jack Parkman]

Man you guys are good!!!

[COMPETE]

You guys are unreal. Actually, a little scary. What made you look on unigo.com?
I will never again attempt to troll the d3 baseball boards.
Good day sirs.

*by the way, i have no doubt that OXY will destroy tech all three games. i really just wanted to call them kitty cats (for comedic purposes only).
and congrats on picking up the harry potter reference too. well played.

[Gray Fox]

Man you guys are good!!!

BUSTED!

COMPETE:  I don't think your coach would like you posting on this board, but I notice from your profile that your politics are left leaning.  I think you can post on the politics board.  JT likes to spar with all the lefties.

[IkeepScore]

I don't get why we don't all just reveal our identities? What is the point of hiding? 

It's like cheating on your wife and not getting caught....it feels so goood!!!

Just kidding sweet heart

(have to watch my back my wife might be on here)

Got some big match ups this weekend