BB: MIAC: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

miacbaseballfan · February 05, 2009, 08:53:15 AM

Gustie,

Ok, I'm stumped. I thought I figured out who you were, but now I have no idea. I suppose my identity was no secret based on my email address, but I was hoping to toil in relative anonymity for as long as possible. Since my cover has officially been blown, it's probably time for me to effectively retire from the message board (I've been neglecting Facebook recently anyway).

Interesting story about the playoffs, though. I was familiar with the "record against other playoff teams" tie-breaker, so it seems a bit odd that would come to a vote. A bit reminiscent of the "Friday Night Lights" coin flip.

I actually recently got traded from Southern Illinois to Edmonton so at this point it looks like I won't be re-joining the Rosetown guys.

Gustie13 · February 05, 2009, 10:07:14 AM

miacbaseballfan,

Sorry to unmask you, I hope it doesn't cause you to avoid the board.

I'm everyone's favorite former Gustavus/Green Mill catcher, Mike Holman.

How do you feel about the trade? Been up to Edmonton yet? I've heard good things about that city.

Iluvd3BBALL · February 09, 2009, 03:06:57 PM

It'll be fun to get the MIAC underway tomorrow night when Hamline plays North Central at the Dome. I'm excited to watch Kazcrowski(sp?) play and interested to see if he'll be as good as people say especially without Bennett hitting behind him. I'm sure he'll be as good as people say he is after dominating this summer in the Chicago League, but it will be interesting to see if teams approach him differently and pitch around him in the MIAC this spring due to the fact that Bennett isn't hitting right behind him. One other thing....Where did he come from, I know he is from St. Anthony, but I never heard of him in High School...just a late bloomer or what?

OshDude · February 11, 2009, 10:39:30 AM

Quote from: Iluvd3BBALL on February 09, 2009, 03:06:57 PM
It'll be fun to get the MIAC underway tomorrow night when Hamline plays North Central at the Dome. I'm excited to watch Kazcrowski(sp?) play and interested to see if he'll be as good as people say especially without Bennett hitting behind him. I'm sure he'll be as good as people say he is after dominating this summer in the Chicago League, but it will be interesting to see if teams approach him differently and pitch around him in the MIAC this spring due to the fact that Bennett isn't hitting right behind him. One other thing....Where did he come from, I know he is from St. Anthony, but I never heard of him in High School...just a late bloomer or what?

So, what did you think of Dan Kaczrowski? You'd think 7-for-9, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 2B and an HR would be impressive enough.
Too bad Hamline couldn't do what Bethany did against North Central – toss a no-hitter. A one-hitter will do just fine, though.
HU/NCC Game 1 box, Game 2 box

Iluvd3BBALL · February 11, 2009, 02:05:27 PM

Quote from: OshDude on February 11, 2009, 10:39:30 AM
Quote from: Iluvd3BBALL on February 09, 2009, 03:06:57 PM
It'll be fun to get the MIAC underway tomorrow night when Hamline plays North Central at the Dome. I'm excited to watch Kazcrowski(sp?) play and interested to see if he'll be as good as people say especially without Bennett hitting behind him. I'm sure he'll be as good as people say he is after dominating this summer in the Chicago League, but it will be interesting to see if teams approach him differently and pitch around him in the MIAC this spring due to the fact that Bennett isn't hitting right behind him. One other thing....Where did he come from, I know he is from St. Anthony, but I never heard of him in High School...just a late bloomer or what?
So, what did you think of Dan Kaczrowski? You'd think 7-for-9, 6 RBI, 6 R, 2 2B and an HR would be impressive enough.
Too bad Hamline could do what Bethany did against North Central – toss a no-hitter. A one-hitter will do just fine, though.
HU/NCC Game 1 box, Game 2 box

Yes 7 for 9 with a bomb , 6rbi's etc. is very solid, but you have to remember that playing North Central is basically taking batting practice from your coach. Didn't they only have like 14 players on their team? Congrats to Kaczrowski for doing so well, but I can't just look at this game do draw conclusions....Cmon, my HS team could beat North Central. That is a solid game though.

BaseballFan · February 11, 2009, 02:08:55 PM

Not a bad day, cant take anything away from that especially to start the year off.

But on the other hand North Central is a pretty bad baseball team so it really doesnt mean much

Gustie13 · February 12, 2009, 09:21:00 AM

Those are the kind of stat-lines you need against teams like North Central.

I've never met Kacz but 5-9 170 is a little on the slight side. Probably hurts his chances of getting drafted since teams seem to focus on size with D3 kids.

On another note, there are two pitchers from last years HU team that I don't see on the roster this season: Andrew Beltowsky and Dominic Chenois. Neither was listed as a sr last year, anyone know why these two wouldn't be out again this year? They would have been two of HU's most experienced pitchers, instead, HU started 2 soph's against North Central.

Iluvd3BBALL · February 12, 2009, 05:21:58 PM

Quote from: Gustie13 on February 12, 2009, 09:21:00 AM
On another note, there are two pitchers from last years HU team that I don't see on the roster this season: Andrew Beltowsky and Dominic Chenois. Neither was listed as a sr last year, anyone know why these two wouldn't be out again this year? They would have been two of HU's most experienced pitchers, instead, HU started 2 soph's against North Central.

It will be interesting to see how Hamline's pitching holds up this season as there is no senior pitcher on their roster like you said. I played against Kent Huls this summer in the CVL and he is a pretty decent pitcher who had decent stuff for being a freshman. Anyone know if he is going to be their #1? Tough loss in losing Beltowsky and Chenois if that's the case. Congrats to Kent though from a fellow CVL member for pitching in both games on Tuesday night.

BigPoppa · February 27, 2009, 02:33:22 PM

Anybody planning to catch the Elmhurst vs Augsburg DH on Sunday in the MetroDome? I am hoping to attend at least one of the games.

BaseballFan · February 27, 2009, 03:01:36 PM

Quote from: BigPoppa on February 27, 2009, 02:33:22 PM
Anybody planning to catch the Elmhurst vs Augsburg DH on Sunday in the MetroDome? I am hoping to attend at least one of the games.

I dont think so since I checked both of their schedules and they are not playing each other, unless there were changes.

Augsburg plays Edgewood on Saturday
Elmhurst plays Concordia on sunday

Probably wouldnt go anyways, rather spend my time watching Scholastica vs Thomas at 630pm on sunday

BigPoppa · February 27, 2009, 03:15:59 PM

Quote from: BaseballFan on February 27, 2009, 03:01:36 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on February 27, 2009, 02:33:22 PM
Anybody planning to catch the Elmhurst vs Augsburg DH on Sunday in the MetroDome? I am hoping to attend at least one of the games.

I dont think so since I checked both of their schedules and they are not playing each other, unless there were changes.

Augsburg plays Edgewood on Saturday
Elmhurst plays Concordia on sunday

Probably wouldnt go anyways, rather spend my time watching Scholastica vs Thomas at 630pm on sunday

It appears you are correct. They must have changed the games in the past few days. I guess I am seeing a game featuring no one from the midwest region.

Gustie13 · March 02, 2009, 11:46:33 AM

Did anyone attend the UST - CSS DH? Sounds like a pair of great games from the rundown on the mainpage. Sounds like Schuld picked up where he left off last season.
87 minutes a piece?? That is crazy!

BaseballFan · March 02, 2009, 09:48:15 PM

Quote from: Gustie13 on March 02, 2009, 11:46:33 AM
Did anyone attend the UST - CSS DH? Sounds like a pair of great games from the rundown on the mainpage. Sounds like Schuld picked up where he left off last season.
87 minutes a piece?? That is crazy!

Both games were very well played and really quick (thanks to not many walks). All four pitchers looked pretty good. Schuld was hitting a lot of corners and racked up the Ks. Burg was equally as effective didnt have many Ks but he got Thomas to hit a lot of slow dribblers. Kummet also looked good, velocity in the low 90s

Besides Thomas 2 pitchers I wasnt too impressed, their hitting wasnt that great. Granted they were going up against 2 of the nations best and its their first games of the year.

Gustie13 · March 03, 2009, 11:56:12 AM

UST lost their 2 best hitters to graduation (Chris Bullis & Matt Pexa) so it'll be interesting to see how they fill those holes.
They graduated Lonnie Robinson as well, but get back Dan Leslie, who didn't pitch most of last year.

Did the teams scrimmage or practice after the games were over??

BaseballFan · March 03, 2009, 07:55:53 PM

Quote from: Gustie13 on March 03, 2009, 11:56:12 AM
UST lost their 2 best hitters to graduation (Chris Bullis & Matt Pexa) so it'll be interesting to see how they fill those holes.
They graduated Lonnie Robinson as well, but get back Dan Leslie, who didn't pitch most of last year.

Did the teams scrimmage or practice after the games were over??

Not sure if either team practiced after, i believe they only had about 40 minutes left on the field and css had a long drive ahead so dont think they did.