BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

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CNU down 2-1 heading into the 9th. Austin Chrismon has gone 8 IP, only allowing 4 hits and striking out 18 (yes, 18). The 2 Greensboro runs came unearned after a 2 out error by CNU SS Billy Steel allowed the bottom of the 1st to continue, with Michael Parker capitalizing with a single to score 2.

If he would have had a 9th inning to throw, he might well had made the NCAA record book list for most K's in a game. The list starts at 19, the record is 22. The USAS record is 21 by Buddy Hernandez of NC Wesleyan, also against Greensboro.

Terrific performance in a losing cause by what is looking for all the world like an all-American pitcher.

[narch]

2 big wins for the monarchs today...three would be even better

[PNeal7]

CNU down 2-1 heading into the 9th. Austin Chrismon has gone 8 IP, only allowing 4 hits and striking out 18 (yes, 18). The 2 Greensboro runs came unearned after a 2 out error by CNU SS Billy Steel allowed the bottom of the 1st to continue, with Michael Parker capitalizing with a single to score 2.

If he would have had a 9th inning to throw, he might well had made the NCAA record book list for most K's in a game. The list starts at 19, the record is 22. The USAS record is 21 by Buddy Hernandez of NC Wesleyan, also against Greensboro.

Terrific performance in a losing cause by what is looking for all the world like an all-American pitcher.

Yep, you are right. Chrismon is sure looking like the real deal, and I am glad we signed him to play for us this summer in the Valley League. His overall numbers in only 3 starts are insane, with 21 IP, only allowing 2 ER's and striking out 38. I read the article on CNU's webpage this morning, and as I suspected, the 18 K's is a CNU record, as the previous was 15.

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CNU down 2-1 heading into the 9th. Austin Chrismon has gone 8 IP, only allowing 4 hits and striking out 18 (yes, 18). The 2 Greensboro runs came unearned after a 2 out error by CNU SS Billy Steel allowed the bottom of the 1st to continue, with Michael Parker capitalizing with a single to score 2.

If he would have had a 9th inning to throw, he might well had made the NCAA record book list for most K's in a game. The list starts at 19, the record is 22. The USAS record is 21 by Buddy Hernandez of NC Wesleyan, also against Greensboro.

Terrific performance in a losing cause by what is looking for all the world like an all-American pitcher.

Yep, you are right. Chrismon is sure looking like the real deal, and I am glad we signed him to play for us this summer in the Valley League. His overall numbers in only 3 starts are insane, with 21 IP, only allowing 2 ER's and striking out 38. I read the article on CNU's webpage this morning, and as I suspected, the 18 K's is a CNU record, as the previous was 15.

I didn't know what the school record was. I just knew that there were 4 USAS players on the NCAA record book list. Hernandez and Sigley K'ed 21 and 19 on back to back days!

Any idea what his fastball velocity is these days? I know in high school was sitting around 90 and was drafted out of high school.

[LTBB1971]

NCWC splits with La Grange yesterday.  Bishops looked like 2 different teams and are still the same Jekyl and Hyde baseball team of last 3 years.  I have no idea what to expect.  Pitching continues to be tremendous as team ERA is now 3.38.  Team is still struggling to score when number 1 and 2 batters can't get on, which is most of the time.  You cannot have your top 2 batters hitting .243 and .250.

I was really hoping for a good showing today but as I look into the box score, one of our best pitchers this year, SO Hatteras Brooks couldn't even get out of the first inning.  I remember last weekend he pitched a complete game vs MU and looks like today he had nothing...doesn't take a brain surgeon to put 2 and 2 together and figure out that 2 weeks into the season, do you really need to throw a complete game when your team is up 8-1?

Still looking for a comback as LaGrange is up 6-2 in the 4th inning...

[PNeal7]

CNU down 2-1 heading into the 9th. Austin Chrismon has gone 8 IP, only allowing 4 hits and striking out 18 (yes, 18). The 2 Greensboro runs came unearned after a 2 out error by CNU SS Billy Steel allowed the bottom of the 1st to continue, with Michael Parker capitalizing with a single to score 2.

If he would have had a 9th inning to throw, he might well had made the NCAA record book list for most K's in a game. The list starts at 19, the record is 22. The USAS record is 21 by Buddy Hernandez of NC Wesleyan, also against Greensboro.

Terrific performance in a losing cause by what is looking for all the world like an all-American pitcher.

Yep, you are right. Chrismon is sure looking like the real deal, and I am glad we signed him to play for us this summer in the Valley League. His overall numbers in only 3 starts are insane, with 21 IP, only allowing 2 ER's and striking out 38. I read the article on CNU's webpage this morning, and as I suspected, the 18 K's is a CNU record, as the previous was 15.

I didn't know what the school record was. I just knew that there were 4 USAS players on the NCAA record book list. Hernandez and Sigley K'ed 21 and 19 on back to back days!

Any idea what his fastball velocity is these days? I know in high school was sitting around 90 and was drafted out of high school.

Spence - From what I've heard (as I have not seen him throw in person) is that he sits 90-92 consistently and can run it up to 94. I've also heard is offspeed stuff is a plus pitch for him.

[PNeal7]

CNU rebounds with a win in game 2 over Greensboro, 8-2. FR LHP Brandon Taylor goes 7 IP, giving up only 4 hits, 2 unearned runs, and striking out 10.

[Catfishncwc]

Any idea what his fastball velocity is these days? I know in high school was sitting around 90 and was drafted out of high school.
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Spence - From what I've heard (as I have not seen him throw in person) is that he sits 90-92 consistently and can run it up to 94. I've also heard is offspeed stuff is a plus pitch for him.
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I saw him pitch vs Ferrum and never got him above 88 on the gun.  I will probably see him pitch one more time this year.  He was 86-87 most of the game.  That is about here he was in HS expect he would ring it up to 90-91 on occasion but mostly sat at 87ish in HS. 

[PNeal7]

Any idea what his fastball velocity is these days? I know in high school was sitting around 90 and was drafted out of high school.

Spence - From what I've heard (as I have not seen him throw in person) is that he sits 90-92 consistently and can run it up to 94. I've also heard is offspeed stuff is a plus pitch for him.
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I saw him pitch vs Ferrum and never got him above 88 on the gun.  I will probably see him pitch one more time this year.  He was 86-87 most of the game.  That is about here he was in HS expect he would ring it up to 90-91 on occasion but mostly sat at 87ish in HS.
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Thanks for the info Catfish. What are your thoughts on his offspeed stuff? He's coming to throw for us this summer, and as you know, a fastball alone (especially 88) won't get it done in the VBL without other plus pitches. Also, have you seen Alex Tucci throw from VWC at all?

[narch]

fc nips mu 3-2 with a run in the bottom of the 9th...good pitching performance from aaron o'neill, going 6 and giving up just one first inning run - the monarchs allowed an unearned run in the 7th, mu scored 2 in the 8th before fc pushed across the game winner in the 9th - mu has games scheduled for tomorrow (immaculata) and wednesday (hsc), so it's a busy week

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Any idea what his fastball velocity is these days? I know in high school was sitting around 90 and was drafted out of high school.

Spence - From what I've heard (as I have not seen him throw in person) is that he sits 90-92 consistently and can run it up to 94. I've also heard is offspeed stuff is a plus pitch for him.
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I saw him pitch vs Ferrum and never got him above 88 on the gun.  I will probably see him pitch one more time this year.  He was 86-87 most of the game.  That is about here he was in HS expect he would ring it up to 90-91 on occasion but mostly sat at 87ish in HS.
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Perfect Game's site had him at 91 in high school. Maybe your gun is slow, or maybe being early season he wasn't throwing as hard as he can. He's been pretty effective though, to say the least.

[USASfan]

Bishops Lose series 1-2. The Rubber match saw Hatteras Brooks only record two outs. OF Williams goes 3-4 but other than that no help. JR Rhyne JR Carrol and FR Moore shut the door after the first inning. I look for the bishops to bounce back next weekend. I like the pitching and and they have some good bats. Love to see them play a complete game. Lynchburg on Wednesday and Piedmont this weekend.

[Boysofsummer21]

Ok start this off with a couple of things about CNU and Chrismon
1.   Spence Catfish's gun is more accurate than your statement. He is one of the best sources of info about players on this site
2.   PNeal I think signing him to your summer ball team will work out in your favor.
Anyways I have gotten to see him pitch twice now, once against Ferrum for a few innings and he look pretty good. Then Sunday against Greensboro where he look better. Velocity was good (not great but still early) and breaking ball was nice – good plus pitch. If not for a bad hope to the SS and a ball that hit the bag at second he would have won the game 1 – 0 as he was never really in any other trouble. Now I have seen parts of 2 games and have not gotten to see Verdillo or Fleishman so anyone know how they are throwing? Also watch the Robbett kid pitch for Greensboro. Good velocity but needs to keep working on control as I think that is the only real reason he is not a starter for them. If he works his control he could be a difference maker for Greensboro.

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Ok start this off with a couple of things about CNU and Chrismon
1.   Spence Catfish's gun is more accurate than your statement. He is one of the best sources of info about players on this site

Is there really a need to try to start a fight already? There was no need for this.

He posted one thing, I posted another. You know, both could be right. Stop trying to pick a fight.

Edit to add: Verdillo and Fleischmann threw a shutout inning each in the game Chrismon started and went 7 shutout innings against Ferrum. Looks from the numbers like they're doing fine, as is Adam Emerson.

[Boysofsummer21]

Spence - Sorry was not trying to pick a fight was trying to be funny. I am sorry and did not mean anything by my remark.

And yes Emerson has been a very good pickup for CNU.