BB: LL: Liberty League

[BoomerIL]

Guys, we are digging way to deep into this weather stuff.  Our players, pitchers or hitters are used to playing in cold weather.  It is a disadvantage for both.  With under armor, batting gloves, etc... it is better than it used to be for hitters.  But, the game does slow down, for everyone.  A pitcher who usually sits 85 probably won't be throwing like that when the weather gets colder.  This is why southern D1 programs like northern pitchers, they aren't used to the year round nice weather and their upside is a bit higher.

Bottom line, I think Clarkson and St. Lawrence both would LOVE the temps. to be in the 40's when people travel north because those kids tend to be a bit more accustomed to it.  Good players will make plays regardless of the temperature.  Just my two cents I guess. 

BTW, Vassar should have got at least one in that series, they are improving.

Vassar is probably a pitcher or two, and a big stick away from really contending.  Their freshman ss is the real deal.  He made some awesome plays and can hit.  Vassar is on the up swing, and yes, they maybe should have one the last one.  They were home team Sunday, and had 2 outs in the top of the 9th when UR came back.

[reddragon00]

Checking to see what happend in liberty League.  Sounds like Vassar is much improved.  I agree with BoomerIL that with that new facility, Vassar is very close.  Rochester needs something!  Feild is not a college baseball field!  Hopefully, UR steps up...hell they have the money!  Looks like Rochester pitching is struggling a bit.  Even though they are winning right now, you all know that it comes down to pitching depth and bullpens in posteseason.  I figured this would be a probelm for a club like UR.  All that said. 24-4 is very good for this team.  Keep in mind, they lost 3 of 4 conference staters and there 3-4-5 hole hitters.  I have known Coach Reina for about 9 years.  Not sure how they do it, but his boys come ready to play. Hopefully they perform n the post season.  Maybe that will get the field done quicker!

[BoomerIL]

Checking to see what happend in liberty League.  Sounds like Vassar is much improved.  I agree with BoomerIL that with that new facility, Vassar is very close.  Rochester needs something!  Feild is not a college baseball field!  Hopefully, UR steps up...hell they have the money!  Looks like Rochester pitching is struggling a bit.  Even though they are winning right now, you all know that it comes down to pitching depth and bullpens in posteseason.  I figured this would be a probelm for a club like UR.  All that said. 24-4 is very good for this team.  Keep in mind, they lost 3 of 4 conference staters and there 3-4-5 hole hitters.  I have known Coach Reina for about 9 years.  Not sure how they do it, but his boys come ready to play. Hopefully they perform n the post season.  Maybe that will get the field done quicker!

Granted it's tough losing guys like Park, Veenama, and Toland.  However the two new freshman starters aren't doing to poorly, and our lefties are pretty good also.  Depth of pitching is everyones concern going into tournament time.  As far as the 3-4 and 5 hitters, well when you have a team average of .359, and the "new" 3-4 and 5 hitters are hitting .462, .420, and .386, I think they'll be o.k.

The big thing for Rochester this year is that everyone is getting on base, and then someone is contributing to bringing them in to score runs.  Just look at their extra base hits, SLG%, and OBP.  Not to mention their stolen bases.  There are still a lot of games left, and anything can happen.  And, Vassar......they are for really.  Unfortunately they're losing some fine seniors. 

[AlleyCat]

Looks like RPI is starting to hit which is a good sign for them. Mondo didn't start this weekend. Anyone know whats going on with that? Cieszko, the closer stepped in yesterday and threw a shutout. The league race for playoff positions is on. Rochester will be hosting, but who will the next three be?

[LLbaseball]

Hey guys.... new to this board.
I am a Rochester resident and follow U of R baseball pretty close.  I agree with everyone that they are the best team in the league..... but I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Vassar play on Sunday.  They are a solid ball club.  I have met Coach Martin before and he is a true baseball guy.  First class all the way and a great teacher of the game.  Those kids believe in him and it is going to happen there.... very soon, like next year!  Martin has worked his butt off to get that program out of the gutter.  Totally impressed with the direction that program is going.

Rochester is well coached, tough, smart, and physical.  I hope they can pull it off this year....

[spectator123]

Rochester  5
Ithaca        2

11 innings

[RochesterBaseball10]

Solid road win for the Jackets.

Ithaca is having a down year but is always tough to beat at Freeman Field.

[URFlorida]

Great game for Rochester today ... close, tough game that they had to work hard to win.  Pitching and defense was great, the offense came through in the end (after leaving 12+ runners stranded).  Today's game will serve them well in preparation for their playoff run !!!

[baseballislife]

Down year or not, a road win in Ithaca is big.  Ithaca is still Ithaca and non-conference regional games matter come selection time.

Congrats to Rochester.....those are the type of wins that will get the program to the next level.  Keep on keepin' on.

[AlleyCat]

Rochester came up big while pitching the relievers. Out hitting Ithaca 16 to 6. As long as Rochester doesn't stumble ending the year they should have a bid even if they don't win the LL tourney. Rochester is legit again and probably should have had at least one bid in the last 2 years. This year they will go and show people why they belong. 

The LL has a real shot at getting 2 teams even if Rochester wins the LL tourney they will be hosting. Skidmore is playing real well and RPI seems to be hitting the ball again which could make them tough.

The LL deserves more credit that it is given!!!!!

Just my thoughts.....

[airball55]

Here is to the LL getting two teams, but it is never automatic for this league to get two teams.  RPI traditionally sneaks in when they don't get the automatic but that has been sketchy the past few years.  Rochester isn't in yet and just needs to take care of business in the conference tournament.  Let's not put the cart before the horse.  Skidmore has played an awful schedule with the only quality win coming against a New Paltz team who may not even make their conference tourn.  They did get three of four against Clarkson who is better then their record but from a power rating standpoint their strength of schedule is awful.  Who is Becker anyway??  I thought that was a TV show.  I still think Clarkson and Skidmore could come out of the Liberty League, we will see. 

[BBFan62]

Well, I'm new to board and will be involved for at least the next four years, as my son is one of the Freshmen Rochester players. So far it has been fun. Yep, still a long ways to go and anything can happen, as judged by the second Vassar game on Sunday. All I can say is so far we've made the pitches when we had to make them and have come up with the timely hit when we had to get it. Our guys know that despite what has happened to this point, they need to continue to work hard and make the plays.
While our pitching staff might not be the number one staff, it is a young staff, with only one senior. It's a different story with the position players, as three are seniors, and very productive at that!
I'm glad Skidmore has live stats, as I'll be hanging around the computer this weekend.

[AlleyCat]

Any predictions on this weekend in the LL.

I'll take a shot
Rochester/Skidmore - Rochester 3 of 4
RPI/Vassar - RPI 3 of 4
Clarkson/Union - Clarkson 3 of 4

Rochester 19-1
Skidmore 9-7
St Lawrence 9-7
RPI 9-7
Clarkson 9-7

What a race for the playoffs this could be!!!!!

[airball55]

Nice stuff, this could get interesting.  Here is what I will pick:

Skidmore/ U of R- Split 2-2.  although I think Rochester is much better overall, Skidmore on that all grass field is tough to beat 3 of 4. 

RPI/Vassar-  I am going with a Redhawks sweep, but wouldn't at all be surprised to see Vassar get one.  RPI just doesn't have that swagger and is vulnerable after Mondo.

Clarkson/Union-  Tough call.  Clarkson typically doesn't play well at Union.  Clarkson is good enough to beat anyone, Torbitt needs to be in the line-up for them though.  If Torbitt is in I will take Clarkson 3-4, if not that becomes a bit more shaky.  Four teams at 9-7 would be neat though.  Skidmore still has to play RPI, Clarkson still has Rochester and SLU.  St. Lawrence has Clarkson and RPI.  Every team has there destinies in their own hands with a slight edge to RPI who finishes with Vasser, Skidmore and St. Lawrence.

[spectator123]

Rochester 5
Skidmore 2
final