BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

rolln2 · January 28, 2012, 07:13:35 PM

The weather outside looked pretty good all over the USAS region. Did any of the boys get out there and scrimmage? If so how did they look? Anyone w/ a good report?

LTBB1971 · January 30, 2012, 01:40:26 PM

NCWC scrimmage Saturday and I was able to drive to Rocky Mount and see my son along with how the rest of the team looked. Pitching was OUTSTANDING! All but one freshman looked good and threw well. They even had a knuckleballer that was completely shutting down batters...it was really good to see. With 2 weeks away from opening vs EMU and Bridgewater, I was extremely pleased to see quality arms on the mound.

Team scrimaged from noon until 6PM, so I'm sure batters were pretty tired when sun went down. Hitting wise, 2B Jake Alexander really stood out with 4 hits on the day.

rolln2 · January 30, 2012, 03:16:06 PM

Quote from: LTHSdad on January 30, 2012, 01:40:26 PM
NCWC scrimmage Saturday and I was able to drive to Rocky Mount and see my son along with how the rest of the team looked. Pitching was OUTSTANDING! All but one freshman looked good and threw well. They even had a knuckleballer that was completely shutting down batters...it was really good to see. With 2 weeks away from opening vs EMU and Bridgewater, I was extremely pleased to see quality arms on the mound.

Team scrimaged from noon until 6PM, so I'm sure batters were pretty tired when sun went down. Hitting wise, 2B Jake Alexander really stood out with 4 hits on the day.

The pitching performances sound good for NCWC as they have lost some good arms. Maybe the young guys will infuse some life into the staff, and some success will follow. Anyone else have any news from the teams.

narch · January 30, 2012, 09:58:40 PM

mu roster is up...only one real "surprise" here, and that is the absence of sergio davis - i had heard there was a chance he wouldn't return, but until i saw the roster i didn't get confirmation

i've heard that kirby is the leading candidate to take over at ss, and that he is looking really good out there - having a frosh at ss is a bit scary, though

i've also heard that the monarchs have added a burner to the mix, as well, in one of the frosh...question is, will he hit enough to use the speed?

i've heard good things about the freshman arms, too - dylan moore is a local kid from pine forest hs and i read good things about him in the paper last year...in fact, i recall that he threw a pretty nice game on the mu mound last year when the tornado tore up the pfhs field and they used shelly-armstrong

rolln2 · January 31, 2012, 09:27:40 PM

Quote from: narch on January 30, 2012, 09:58:40 PM
mu roster is up...only one real "surprise" here, and that is the absence of sergio davis - i had heard there was a chance he wouldn't return, but until i saw the roster i didn't get confirmation

i've heard that kirby is the leading candidate to take over at ss, and that he is looking really good out there - having a frosh at ss is a bit scary, though

i've also heard that the monarchs have added a burner to the mix, as well, in one of the frosh...question is, will he hit enough to use the speed?

i've heard good things about the freshman arms, too - dylan moore is a local kid from pine forest hs and i read good things about him in the paper last year...in fact, i recall that he threw a pretty nice game on the mu mound last year when the tornado tore up the pfhs field and they used shelly-armstrong

Where did Sergio go? Sounds like MU has some good young prospects. You know Narch there have been some pretty good fr ss in the conference over the years. I believe CNU had a fr at ss last year and he was pretty good.

PNeal7 · February 01, 2012, 08:16:11 AM

A true FR at SS is a bit scary, but CNU certainly has hit the gold mine with it recently. Trae Bailey started for CNU at SS as a FR, and last year Billy Steel has a tremendous year as a FR at SS for CNU. Bailey finished his career having one of the best careers in CNU history and an All-American, and Steel is well on his way.

D-BAT · February 01, 2012, 06:04:54 PM

Had another opportunity to catch SU's practice this afternoon and now I clearly understand why the coaching staff is very excited about this year's fresh class! WOW is what I have to say! Very impressed!

rolln2 · February 01, 2012, 07:57:31 PM

Well we have heard from NCW,MU, and SU about there respective teams here in the early spring practices. How about it AU,GC,FC, and CNU insiders. How are your teams looking during their respective early season practices and scrimmages?

LTBB1971 · February 03, 2012, 08:11:50 AM

NCWC had their second scrimage yesterday...batters came out ahead on this one after being dormant on first practice. Pitchers got hit and the ball even left the yard yesterday...a few tales of things to come to dictate how the Battling Bishops may do this season...

We lost a lot of leadership. Gone are OF D. Moore, 1B Z. Alexander, 3B J. Parra, LHP M. Knowles and RHP A. Webb...those are huge shoes to fill.

Starting pitching to me it's really up in the air how coach is going to go with starting next week with 4 games. Senior Kaleb Wessell looks like has one of the 4 spots locked up, but I could not see anyone else stand out to separate themselves from other possible candidates, so we may have a few guys get a shot and see how they perform.

On offense, I think we may be starting a freshman at SS and CF. Defense looks solid...it will come down to the bats...1 more week to go.

D-BAT · February 03, 2012, 09:53:14 AM

ALL I gotta say ... exciting times up here in the 22601 area!

MiLB in Winchester? First pitch could be April of 2013!

Interim City Manager Craig Gerhart said city officials are working under the supposition that the stadium would open in the spring of 2013.

What a huge positive impact this will have in SU!

http://winchestersuns.blogspot.com/

narch · February 03, 2012, 05:44:46 PM

MU season preview

rolln2 · February 04, 2012, 06:47:44 PM

Some of the boys got going today w/ MC,GC, and FC playing. The USAS went 2-3 today w/ MC sweeping Roanoke, FC losing to Hampden-Sydney, and GC getting swept by Berry. Not a good start for the USAS on day one.

narch · February 04, 2012, 08:22:56 PM

perry pitched a gem vs. rc today, tossing six perfect innings with 8 k's - the monarchs banged out 19 hits on the day, and stole 8 bases - womble pitched well in the second game, going 6, giving up just 2 er and striking out 8 himself - such had a pair of doubles in a 3 for 4 day and inched closer to the all-time stolen base record at MU with a sb...what is the over-under on sb's for such this season - if it's higher than 3, i'll take the under

coach austin is now just 12 away from 1,000

rolln2 · February 05, 2012, 05:56:48 PM

Looks like the USAS had a better day today w/ MC, and GC both earning wins for a 2-0 day.

D-BAT · February 06, 2012, 12:51:39 PM

Hagerstown, Suns: Is the marriage in big trouble?

"Now the Suns are accused of cheating. There are whispers that they are courting a sexy new girl named Winchester. The Virginia city is younger and excited about having a first date with pro baseball. It is enthusiastic to please."

http://www.herald-mail.com/sports/hm-hagerstown-suns-is-the-marriage-in-big-trouble-20120205,0,1943984.story

If the Nat's have the #1 ranked farm system, then you darn better well believe they are not going to play in any 2nd rate stadiums for their home games.

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&content_id=26545734&vkey=news_was&c_id=was

These two articles just supports why MiLB is on-deck for Winchester!

Feb. 14th is a huge day for our community!

Read and learn more ... winchestersuns.blogspot.com