BB: SLIAC: St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

VideoDawg · February 11, 2009, 07:29:59 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I have been keeping an eye on Div III ball in the area for a few years and just stumbled on the site. I wish I knew about it years ago. I will look forward to seeing other opinions and getting to know everyone.

Thanks Again

Ralph Turner · February 11, 2009, 07:36:13 PM

Quote from: VideoDawg on February 11, 2009, 07:29:59 PM
Thanks for the welcome. I have been keeping an eye on Div III ball in the area for a few years and just stumbled on the site. I wish I knew about it years ago. I will look forward to seeing other opinions and getting to know everyone.

Thanks Again

Pat Coleman let me run with the message boards in Dec, 2005 and then Jim Dixon added the front page in February 2007.

This site may not have been around when you wish that it had.

VideoDawg · February 12, 2009, 10:01:07 AM

This site has been needed for a while then. I am glad that you have taken the time to run it and I will be a frequent visitor.

theoneandonly · February 12, 2009, 10:28:16 AM

Yeah, Im glad were finally getting some more posters. Im definatly looking forward to this season. its going to be a great one. sorry for the delay on my top pitchers. I will get to them I promise. Ive just been swamped lately.

ready2win · February 12, 2009, 01:04:45 PM

It's official theoneandonly MacMurray has put up their rosters finally haha!!! They have 20 players on it. Eureka what is going on with the rosters I know they have an idea of how many players they have. Speaking of Eureka what is the deal with Benji Cashdollar is he done with eligibility or not? With the Maryville pitcher it is Scott Reese he went to Meramec Community College and he has 3 years left to play @ Maryville.

thenatural13 · February 12, 2009, 01:51:49 PM

Ouch its a sad day at the burn when Mac can field more players. However, even though blackburn has less players, I still think they have a lot of talent that will go very far. More doesnt always mean better. Theres no reason to have 35 guys when only 9 can play. I think in all reality, 25 is the tops you should have. enough to intersquad should be plenty. Also Blackburn has a solid small core of pitchers that will do very well for them this year. They have a solid Senior in Scott Ward who in years past was untouchable, Ben Eilerman who is a transfer student, Luke Vallero 3rd year pitcher, Jacob Hainsfurther who is also a transfer, and Matt Ozee, and some freshmen who probably wont see much time. I think Vallero will carry a lot of the relief duties as well as Hainsfuther. They should be fielding a pretty solid young team.

VideoDawg · February 12, 2009, 02:36:54 PM

Hey"thenatural" sounds like you have some inside scoop on the mighty Beavers. I agree with the numbers at "the Burn" being shockingly low and also that more than 25 is probably a waste of wings at the buffet. However we really don't know anyone other than Ward. Have you seen the transfers throw? Is Ozee and Vallero ready for a more bigger role? Last year Blackburn couldn't hold a lead in the late innings due to bullpen are they better this year? Lastly did Ward ever really pitch over 85mph? I've always heard he's a great, maybe the best pitcher in the conference, what do you think?

JAdaPrince · February 13, 2009, 01:07:04 PM

Quote from: theoneandonly on January 30, 2009, 12:40:31 PM

Here's my list the top 10 OFs my picks are based on Batting average, Fielding and speed:
1. Chad Henkelman, Maryville, SR- Hit .352 had 62 Catches, 59 Putouts 3 Assists and NO ERRORS (1.000 Field Pct)
2. Dakota Huey, Webster, JR.- Hit .355 had 95 Catches, 89 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.968 Fielding Pct)
3. Mikie Sellers, MacMurray, SR.- Hit .345 had 69 Catches, 64 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.971 Fielding Pct)
4. Matt Spala, Blackburn, SO..- Hit .365 had 36 Catches, 32 Putouts 3 Assists and 1 Errors (.972 Fielding Pct)
5. Mike Scott, Greenville, SR.- Hit .337 had 53 Catches, 48 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.962 Fielding Pct)
6. Andrew Fuiten, Webster, SR.- Hit .438 had 111 Catches, 54 Putouts 48 Assists and 9 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct)
7. Mike Silver, Westminster, SR..- Hit .361 had 25 Catches, 24 Putouts 0 Assists and 1 Errors (.960 Fielding Pct)
7. Andrew Fuiten, Webster, SR.- Hit .438 had 111 Catches, 54 Putouts 48 Assists and 9 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct )
8. VJ Reynolds, Westminster, SO.- Hit .313 had 49 Catches, 45 Putouts 1 Assists and 3 Errors (.939 Fielding Pct)
9. Mike Wagner, Eureka, SR.- Hit .324 had 33 Catches, 27 Putouts 3 Assists and 3 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct)
10. Alex Raetzloff, Webster, SR.- Hit .409 had 182 Catches, 86 Putouts 87 Assists and 9 Errors (.951 Fielding Pct) Played IF the last 2 years
No offense to Principia they just don't have any standout OFs to me I may be wrong who knows. Tell me what you think?

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FYI Andrew Fuiten is in there twice

ready2win · February 13, 2009, 01:17:54 PM

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I know I put him on their twice my fault I was in a hurry when I did it. Here it is with 10 DIFFERENT players this time no duplicates haha

Here's my list the top 10 OFs my picks are based on Batting average, Fielding and speed:

1. Chad Henkelman, Maryville, SR- Hit .352 had 62 Catches, 59 Putouts 3 Assists and NO ERRORS (1.000 Field Pct)

2. Dakota Huey, Webster, JR.- Hit .355 had 95 Catches, 89 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.968 Fielding Pct)

3. Mikie Sellers, MacMurray, SR.- Hit .345 had 69 Catches, 64 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.971 Fielding Pct)

4. Matt Spala, Blackburn, SO..- Hit .365 had 36 Catches, 32 Putouts 3 Assists and 1 Errors (.972 Fielding Pct)

5. Mike Scott, Greenville, SR.- Hit .337 had 53 Catches, 48 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.962 Fielding Pct)

6. Mike Silver, Westminster, SR..- Hit .361 had 25 Catches, 24 Putouts 0 Assists and 1 Errors (.960 Fielding Pct)

7. Andrew Fuiten, Webster, SR.- Hit .438 had 111 Catches, 54 Putouts 48 Assists and 9 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct )

8. VJ Reynolds, Westminster, SO.- Hit .313 had 49 Catches, 45 Putouts 1 Assists and 3 Errors (.939 Fielding Pct)

9. Mike Wagner, Eureka, SR.- Hit .324 had 33 Catches, 27 Putouts 3 Assists and 3 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct)

10. Alex Raetzloff, Webster, SR.- Hit .409 had 182 Catches, 86 Putouts 87 Assists and 9 Errors (.951 Fielding Pct) Played IF the last 2 years

ready2win · February 13, 2009, 01:28:54 PM

On January 30th theoneandonly posted: Oh and you put fuiten in your top 10 twice haha, i sure hope webster doesnt have two of him this year!

So it was brought to my attention earlier but I guess I had to fix it sometime haha

VideoDawg · February 13, 2009, 01:40:48 PM

Quote from: ready2win on February 13, 2009, 01:17:54 PM
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I know I put him on their twice my fault I was in a hurry when I did it. Here it is with 10 DIFFERENT players this time no duplicates haha

Here's my list the top 10 OFs my picks are based on Batting average, Fielding and speed:

1. Chad Henkelman, Maryville, SR- Hit .352 had 62 Catches, 59 Putouts 3 Assists and NO ERRORS (1.000 Field Pct)

2. Dakota Huey, Webster, JR.- Hit .355 had 95 Catches, 89 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.968 Fielding Pct)

3. Mikie Sellers, MacMurray, SR.- Hit .345 had 69 Catches, 64 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.971 Fielding Pct)

4. Matt Spala, Blackburn, SO..- Hit .365 had 36 Catches, 32 Putouts 3 Assists and 1 Errors (.972 Fielding Pct)

5. Mike Scott, Greenville, SR.- Hit .337 had 53 Catches, 48 Putouts 3 Assists and 2 Errors (.962 Fielding Pct)

6. Mike Silver, Westminster, SR..- Hit .361 had 25 Catches, 24 Putouts 0 Assists and 1 Errors (.960 Fielding Pct)

7. Andrew Fuiten, Webster, SR.- Hit .438 had 111 Catches, 54 Putouts 48 Assists and 9 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct )

8. VJ Reynolds, Westminster, SO.- Hit .313 had 49 Catches, 45 Putouts 1 Assists and 3 Errors (.939 Fielding Pct)

9. Mike Wagner, Eureka, SR.- Hit .324 had 33 Catches, 27 Putouts 3 Assists and 3 Errors (.919 Fielding Pct)

10. Alex Raetzloff, Webster, SR.- Hit .409 had 182 Catches, 86 Putouts 87 Assists and 9 Errors (.951 Fielding Pct) Played IF the last 2 years

When you look at the players with the fewest catches, there is such a wide disparity that you have to assume that they are either slow, take a wrong line to the ball often or are placed in the wrong place when the pitcher is throwing. All of the above applies to Silver.

VideoDawg · February 13, 2009, 01:42:06 PM

There also could be fewer total games played for some of them.

depew24 · February 13, 2009, 02:15:54 PM

Webster will be a VERY fun team to watch this year. Having followed them for 6 years now and being around players/coaches, I can say this is a team that is focused on winning the NCAA DIII, not just the SLIAC. They are by no means looking past anyone but they have a mindset that if they play their game they should not lose. This is a MUCH different attitude than even 3-4 years ago. Props to their coaching staff from top to bottom.

VideoDawg · February 13, 2009, 03:24:39 PM

Don't pop the corks quite yet. I agree they are the team to beat however huge holes and question marks exist is the pitching.
1. Mueller 77 innings last year
2. McKinley 57 innings last year
3. Hilliard 54 innings last year
4. Bade 18 innings last year
5. Sartore 13 innings last year
6. Powell 17 innings last year
7. Malat 27 innings last year

Coupled with Umfleet's departure and you don't have a lock quite yet.

Good Luck

depew24 · February 13, 2009, 03:44:17 PM

I understand that there are some holes in the rotation but as far as the offense goes it will be better this season than the last based on the players that they have brought in.

The pitching is 'there'. Now they will have to see if they can play at this level but looking at where each have come from they should be in good shape.