BB: SLIAC: St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

BigToughGuy · February 16, 2009, 12:02:54 PM

First of all, Webster's website provides all of their statistics from previous seasons. Second of all, I believe you're wrong on the distance at GCS, but I will do my research before making ridiculous statements, like yourself.

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 12:08:58 PM

it is true, i did obviously exagerate, but it was needed to get my point across, if you have seen a game there, or played since it sounds like you are a player for webster, YOU know just as well as anyone, that right field is the shortest in the sliac and just seems to be a tad short for 18-24 year old MEN playing college baseball... if you cant admit that, well then i dont know what to tell you.

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 12:14:47 PM

I really am interested to how you've gotten all this information

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 12:21:22 PM

JUST NOTICED SOMETHING.. Looks like Zac Atkins couldnt cut it at Webster. The Greenville Right Fielder transfered out of Greenville to Webster after his sophomore year, for what seems to be only one season, after getting minimal playing time, it looks as if he has transfered back to Greenville to finish off his college career. HA!

BigToughGuy · February 16, 2009, 12:26:31 PM

HA??? Who is Zac Atkins?

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 12:27:58 PM

he is an outfielder, read above. he played for webster two years ago, for one season, after he transfered in from greenville, apparently now he has transferred back to gville

BigToughGuy · February 16, 2009, 12:29:19 PM

Not surprising with what Webster currently has in the outfield.

theoneandonly · February 16, 2009, 12:37:44 PM

Ready2win and VideoDawg, Here are my long awaited Pitchers to Watch in the SLIAC this season, feel free to disagree and post your own

.. if not well then feel free to comment

Blackburn: Ward and Eilerman (Transfer from Illinois College)

Eureka: Since they have no roster posted yet im not sure who will be back.

Fontbonne: Shockley and Antone

Greenville: Leefers (even though he did get rocked a bit last year) and Rinker

MacMurray: Not really sure who will STANDOUT feel free to fill this in.

Maryville: Murfin and Reese (Transfer from Meramac CC)

Principia: Raffles and Ball (Freshmen) He has a good frame (6'5" 190lbs) ive seen him throw a little bit and he doesnt look bad

Webster: Law (Transfer from Vincennes University) and Stanley (Transfer from Elgin CC) I saw him throw a little bit at Elgin and he looked pretty impressive. I did only see him twice though. so we will have to see.

Westminster: Pogue (Transfer from Central Methodist) and Bronenkamp

ALSO on a side note: Greenville's Neece has been taken off the roster, it looks like the rumors were right, he's out for the season. Tommy John.

ready2win · February 16, 2009, 05:43:14 PM

MacMurray's is Aaron Forthenberry a side arm righty who was their ace last year and thats probably it haven't seen their newcomers yet.
Eureka's is Cashdollar the lefty has a year left from what I was told and is returning
It looks as if there will be room for alot of new pitchers to make noise this year thats good to see.
As for Neece sorry Greenville for the lost but he was probably going to be a 4 time 1st team All SLIAC first baseman thats a big lost but that's why its called a team they will bounce back.
I just believe that Maryville's Murfin is the best returning pitcher.

depew24 · February 16, 2009, 05:56:01 PM

With Atkins, it's not just about baseball. Being a friend of mine for 3 years now don't just assume because someone transfers that they CAN'T CUT IT at a school. Just to conclusions again.

The offense will be better. Ok, yes the "SLIAC" will have another look at a lot of players BUT if the SLIAC really that good overall to hold someone down just because they have had a look? No. A good hitter will still be a good hitter. Unless you have watched this Webster team last year and also watched, within the last month, the players that they have brought in then don't knock'em because they will knock you out in a hurry. I won't comment on other teams because I do not feel like I have been around the program to see them. Yes you can look at stats all you want but believe it or not it's more than stats. It an attitude of a program, and this program wants to crush every team they play. Knowing the programs that they all go through to prepare for each season they will be ready. Doubt them and they will dominate you.

VideoDawg · February 16, 2009, 08:55:19 PM

Quote from: theoneandonly on February 16, 2009, 12:37:44 PM
Ready2win and VideoDawg, Here are my long awaited Pitchers to Watch in the SLIAC this season, feel free to disagree and post your own .. if not well then feel free to comment

Blackburn: Ward and Eilerman (Transfer from Illinois College)

Eureka: Since they have no roster posted yet im not sure who will be back.

Fontbonne: Shockley and Antone

Greenville: Leefers (even though he did get rocked a bit last year) and Rinker

MacMurray: Not really sure who will STANDOUT feel free to fill this in.

Maryville: Murfin and Reese (Transfer from Meramac CC)

Principia: Raffles and Ball (Freshmen) He has a good frame (6'5" 190lbs) ive seen him throw a little bit and he doesnt look bad

Webster: Law (Transfer from Vincennes University) and Stanley (Transfer from Elgin CC) I saw him throw a little bit at Elgin and he looked pretty impressive. I did only see him twice though. so we will have to see.

Westminster: Pogue (Transfer from Central Methodist) and Bronenkamp

ALSO on a side note: Greenville's Neece has been taken off the roster, it looks like the rumors were right, he's out for the season. Tommy John.

Great now I have to do more research. Very good list. Thanks for the input.

SLIAC Observer · February 17, 2009, 12:47:41 AM

Quote from: theoneandonly on February 16, 2009, 12:21:22 PM
JUST NOTICED SOMETHING.. Looks like Zac Atkins couldnt cut it at Webster. The Greenville Right Fielder transfered out of Greenville to Webster after his sophomore year, for what seems to be only one season, after getting minimal playing time, it looks as if he has transfered back to Greenville to finish off his college career. HA!

Atkins was injured early in the season in his season with Webster. That limited his playing time.

I think he was 2nd team All-Conference in his 1st 2 seasons at Greenville - I expect the Panthers are happy to have him back.

theoneandonly · February 17, 2009, 09:12:34 AM

Quote from: ready2win on February 16, 2009, 05:43:14 PM

I just believe that Maryville's Murfin is the best returning pitcher.

I disagree, i believe Blackburn's Scott Ward is the best returning pitcher

BigToughGuy · February 17, 2009, 12:06:33 PM

SLIAC Observer is related to Atkins. I like how he writes, "I 'think' he was 2nd team all conference his 1st 2 seasons at Greenville." If you specify that he was 2nd team All-SLIAC for 2 years, you know exactly what team he was on and probably know all his stats as well.....because you're family. I have no problem with you being proud and sticking up for your boy, but be truthful as opposed to claiming yourself to be a "SLIAC Observer". You're a Zach Atkins fan, so be it. I am pulling for him as well and hope he helps to fill the void left by Neece's injury.

Can you at least fill us in on why Atkins didn't play in 2008. It's hard to gauge how productive he will be for Greenville after not playing for 18 months. If it was injury related, that makes him even more questionable for the '09 season.

SLIAC Observer · February 17, 2009, 03:26:37 PM

Zac is healthy. Has been hard at work in weight room during the off season and should be in great shape for the season. Would have been nice to see him and Neece both in the line up for Greenville. I hope Neece has a speedy recovery.