BB: CC: Centennial Conference

[d3baseballnut]

F&M saved Markel and Duranti to pitch against Hopkins this weekend.  Should be a great matchup with Eagleson and Harbeck pitching for the Blue Jays.  I'll be there!!

Centennial Conference gets thrown into confusion on April 9th with key upsets over the #2, #3, and #4 seeds.

McDaniel over Washington 4-2

Swarthmore over Haverford 7-4

Gettysburg over F&M 4-0

Hopkins can drive the dagger home tomorrow versus F&M.

[Hammer Ball]

Maybe not Nut.  Other than Swat moving into a tie for 5th with Mule, the standings in top half stay the same.  IMO JHU has not only already driven the dagger home  it has been pulled out cleaned off and put back in its sheath - F&M just does not feel the pain yet. 

F&M should have gone for the win today (although failing to score would not have helped Sandy Koufax win today) realizing they are fighting for 2nd place anyway.

[Heat23]

I was told Muhlenburg is having trouble with injuries. That's a shame as I saw them play early and seemed like they had some talent.

[RSSmith]

Pretty decent week for JHU's Dave Kahn.  He hit .704 (with 3 doubles, 1 triple and 4 home runs, a 1.333 slugging percentage), scored 15 runs, and drove in 11.  Nice work 23!!

[RSSmith]

Congrats to Centennial Conference Player of the Week, Chris Huisman.

[Hammer Ball]

Looks like a 5 way battle for 3 spots with 6 to play.
Remaining opponents records:
Hav   21-15
Swat 13-23 (no JHU)
Was  21-15
Muhl  22-14
F&M  19-17 (no JHU)

[bulldozer]

Congrats to Centennial Conference Player of the Week, Chris Huisman.

The bonesaw was super hot this week RSSmith.  He certainly deserves the weekly honor!

[bulldozer]

It's great that Hopkins is doing so well this year, and I'm really proud of their players.  However, with all this success we seem to forget the people who really make it all possible... the parents!  The Hopkins baseball family provides so much support for this squad, it's really remarkable.  All the Hopkins baseball parents should know that they are the best around and that their support is truly appreciated by everyone!

[RSSmith]

Here's my pick for the All-Conference Team:

Catcher:  John Swarr (Sr.), .440 with 31 RBI and 3 HR (SLG% .760)
First Base:  Chris Huisman (Sr.), .495 with 28 RBI and 7 HR (SLG% .860)
Second Base:  Brian Youchak (Sr.), .475 with 28 RBI and 8 HR (SLG% .762)
Third Base:  Lee Bolyard (Sr.), .329 with 18 RBI and 2 HR (SLG% .506)
Shortstop:  Steve Bejsuik (Sr.), .391 with 18 RBI and 4 HR (SLG% .652)
Outfield:  Dave Kahn (Sr.), .484 with 40 RBI and 10 HR (SLG% .989)
Outfield:  Jesse Sikorski (Jr.), .422 with 35 RBI and 6 HR (SLG% .744)
Outfield:  Matt Bernardi (Sr.), .424 with 15 RBI and 2 HR (SLG% .576)
Designated Hitter:  Aaron Borenstein (So.), .455 with 13 RBI (SLG% .568)
Pitcher:  Sam Eagleson (So.), 7-0, 1.38 ERA, OBA .210, WHIP 1.05
Pitcher:  Greg Harbeck (Sr.), 4-0, 2.31 ERA, 26K/7BB, OBA .234, WHIP 1.11
Pitcher:  Alex Eliopoulos (So.), 5-0, 3.38 ERA, OBA .214, WHIP 1.20

Ooops.  That's not going to work.  They all play for the same school.

[RSSmith]

My Guess for 2010:
1. F&M - Strong all around
2. Hopkins - Will score alot of runs
3. Haverford - Will contend to the end
4. Washington - Pitching may carry them
5. Swat - On the upswing
6. Gettysburg - Do not count out
7. Muhlenberg - Must recover from offensive losses
8. Ursinus - Huge loss at No. 1
9. Dickinson - Sweep of JHU in '09 cannot be forgotten
10. McDaniel - May be rebuilding

And the standings as of today are:
1. Hopkins
2. Haverford
3. F&M
4.  Washington
5. Swarthmore
6. Gettysburg
7. Muhlenberg
8. Ursinus
9. Dickinson
10. McDaniel

Pretty darn good, Hammer Ball.

[Hammer Ball]

It is not over yet.  Looks like things could change in the next week and a half. Except at the top.

The easiest pick was JHU in first and I had to get fancy.  Next time I will stick with the chalk. 

[RollTide]

RSSmith, while your all conference predictions are comical, they are sadly correct except for 3B, SS, one OF spot and the DH. It is unfortunate that one team arguably has the best player at each position in an entire conference.

When F&M beats Hav, Swat beats Ursinus, Muhles beat Dickinson and JHU beats Wash, the playoffs will be up for grabs by anyone.

Hav 9-5 (Gburg 2 JHU 2) Must sweep Gburg
Swat 9-5 (F&M 2 Dick 2) Playoffs hopeful for this young team
F&M 8-6 (Swat 2 McDan 2) #2 seed still probable even after slow start
Muhl 8-6 (JHU 2 Wash 2) Don't like the playoff chances here
Wash 7-7 (Dick 2 Muhl 2) Must win out to put pressure on fords to sweep Gburg

[Hammer Ball]

Here's my pick for the All-Conference Team:

Catcher:  John Swarr (Sr.), .440 with 31 RBI and 3 HR (SLG% .760)
First Base:  Chris Huisman (Sr.), .495 with 28 RBI and 7 HR (SLG% .860)
Second Base:  Brian Youchak (Sr.), .475 with 28 RBI and 8 HR (SLG% .762)
Third Base:  Lee Bolyard (Sr.), .329 with 18 RBI and 2 HR (SLG% .506)
Shortstop:  Steve Bejsuik (Sr.), .391 with 18 RBI and 4 HR (SLG% .652)
Outfield:  Dave Kahn (Sr.), .484 with 40 RBI and 10 HR (SLG% .989)
Outfield:  Jesse Sikorski (Jr.), .422 with 35 RBI and 6 HR (SLG% .744)
Outfield:  Matt Bernardi (Sr.), .424 with 15 RBI and 2 HR (SLG% .576)
Designated Hitter:  Aaron Borenstein (So.), .455 with 13 RBI (SLG% .568)
Pitcher:  Sam Eagleson (So.), 7-0, 1.38 ERA, OBA .210, WHIP 1.05
Pitcher:  Greg Harbeck (Sr.), 4-0, 2.31 ERA, 26K/7BB, OBA .234, WHIP 1.11
Pitcher:  Alex Eliopoulos (So.), 5-0, 3.38 ERA, OBA .214, WHIP 1.20

Ooops.  That's not going to work.  They all play for the same school.

While the conference coaches won't allow it - it may not be far from the appropriate all-conf team.

[HIP2HIP]

Congrats to the Big Dawg of JHU for an outstanding performance today! Bejsiuk is on fire, tacking on another 3 homers to his original 4 before today.  Look out former CPOTW, Dave Kahn, BF is barking his way up the rankings!

[bulldozer]

Congrats to the Big Dawg of JHU for an outstanding performance today! Bejsiuk is on fire, tacking on another 3 homers to his original 4 before today.  Look out former CPOTW, Dave Kahn, BF is barking his way up the rankings!

Yes I heard from a friend who goes to a lot of JHU games that Bejsiuk had another monster day.  Where does Coach Babb find these kids?