BB: LL: Liberty League

BoomerIL · March 30, 2008, 12:17:07 PM

NYBB.....

Not to slight our other pitchers, but Pete is a good candidate at this time. BUT, Rochester still has a long way to go, and those other teams Pete will face are not going to roll-over, just like UR isn't going to roll-over when they face Zongol or Driemiller. I'm also sure there are a few other pitchers in the league that should get some notice. Excuse me if I don't have a track record on those names.

NYBB · March 30, 2008, 03:14:50 PM

i agree that U of R won't "roll" over other teams but seeing Pete's stats and knowing what kind of a player he is, I can tell you he's not going to let up. Watch out for a HUGE year.

shoeless · March 30, 2008, 08:27:12 PM

Pete is a strong as pick as any, he should give it a run. But as for U of R pitchers, I still like Veneema. Pete has more velocity, but i like veneema's abilty to change up the pitches and change up speeds. It will be a toss up who is the best. I did see blair pitched against emory down in florida but didn't talke the loss. They are a great 1-2 punch and should compete nicely with RPI zongol and driemiller in their match up.

BoomerIL · March 30, 2008, 08:41:46 PM

NYBB....shoeless.....

Agree with both of you. Also, don't count out our other pitchers, Guzski, Park, and Brocks. They might not meet the high standards that you guys have set at this time, but to me they have the talent, and when Pete is gone in May after graduation, any one of those three can step in. Coach Reina has, and is doing some nice recruiting.

But now that RPI has jumped out to a 14-1 start, catching them won't be easy.

shoeless.....tell me.....where were you sitting in Florida, at Sanford, that you watched the UR vs. Emory game? You don't have to tip your hand as to who you are if you don't want to. You can e-mail me!!

NYBB · March 31, 2008, 02:38:20 AM

how fast is pete throwing now?

BoomerIL · March 31, 2008, 09:24:35 AM

NYBB.....

Honestly, I really don't know and haven't asked. He does seem though to be throwing hard, and his off-speed stuff is really nice. The biggest thing though is that he is hitting his spots, and challenging hitters.

shoeless · March 31, 2008, 10:28:14 AM

Boomer - sorry for mis confusion. I said i did see he pitched agains temory in the stats. I didnt' watch the game. My bad for the choice of words.

Just a rochester native that follows the locals.

shoeless · March 31, 2008, 10:29:25 AM

in summer pete was throwing in high 80s i believe. 88/89. he throws a heavy ball ... i'd hate to have it hit me.

BoomerIL · March 31, 2008, 02:19:32 PM

shoeless....

Sorry, my bad!! I misread what you had written.

Pete and the other pitchers, Veenema, Guzski, Brocks, and Park did look good during the spring trip. Our freshman pitchers contributed as well. But its going to be tough to get these games in this week with all of this bad weather projected.

AlleyCat · March 31, 2008, 02:57:40 PM

Does anyone know how the fields are in the Liberty League. The snow and rain have caused havoc with the schedule so far. How much snow is still on the gound up north?

NYBB · March 31, 2008, 03:55:34 PM

If pete is throwing that hard, he's going to get drafted or he's going to get a free agent contract. He always had good command and good breaking stuff.

shoeless · March 31, 2008, 08:13:37 PM

Not necessarily. The dougher kid from cortland got drafted and he was in that range. Maybe .... a free agent offer. But pete is at rochester not cortland and scouts aren't going to waste a draft pick on a kid thehy don't feel is going to want to do it. Pete can go make 1200 a month during the summer to play rookie ball or go make 60K a year with a degree from rochester. thats the facts. Trust me. They may sign him as a free agent. But if he was lefty he'd be gone for sure. Guys throwing upper 80s are a dime a dozen especially right handers. Just look at any division i roster. the lefties can throw about 85 and still get drafted.

i think pete would be well served to add a change to his lineup.

nyy2344nyy · March 31, 2008, 08:39:58 PM

Quote from: AlleyCat on March 31, 2008, 02:57:40 PM
Does anyone know how the fields are in the Liberty League. The snow and rain have caused havoc with the schedule so far. How much snow is still on the gound up north?

Fields are very wet, mucky at best, as it rained overnight last night. UR has moved the scheduled St. Lawrence DH from Tues to Wed, to try to dry out the field, but there is rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The current schedule is 2 vs St. Lawrence Wed, 2 vs Keuka on Thurs, 2 vs Union on both Friday and Saturday, all @ UR. Hopefully, they will be able to get most if not all in! RPI has been fortunate with the weather, but they are obviously playing very well as expected. Until someone proves otherwise, I still consider them the team to beat in the Liberty League!

shoeless · April 01, 2008, 01:02:47 PM

RPI is team to beat in NY Region not just liberty league.

3 reasons, solid hitting top to bottom. Maybe best 1 2 in the league and good mid relievers.

And in my opinion the BEST middle infield in NY.

DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ONE RUN GAMES, NOT OFFENSE.

AlleyCat · April 01, 2008, 02:26:20 PM

I have noticed that RPI is not using Dreimiller in the #2 slot for rotation. Looks like Klein and Mondo are going before him. Does anyone know if Dreimiller is hurt or just not pitching well. They have started 6 different guys on the stats and all look like they are throwing well. Looks like the hitting is much better this year also.

Defense and Pitching is what wins championships.

Cortland is always the team to beat in New York until proven otherwise.