BB: General West Region Discussion

[Patriotfan87]

My thoughts on the top teams in the West (not based solely on their record):

SCAC-
*Trinity (8-2) - Strong lineup with power and quality arms at the front end of their rotation (my top team despite loss to Austin)
*Centenary (8-2) - Probably the only team in the conference capable of stealing a series from Trinity

ASC
*UT Tyler (7-3) - Strong pitching thus far, excited to see how they fare next weekend against Whitworth
*Letourneau (6-1) -
*Concordia (7-7) - Started off rocky, but won 7 of their last 8. Good hitting team but depth on the mound doesn't appear to be the same as in years past.

SCIAC (deepest conference IMO)
*Pomona-Pitzer (8-2) - Hot start as they swept a pair of NWC teams before losing big series against Cal Lu.
*Cal Lutheran (5-3-1) - Has fared well against a tough schedule thus far, not getting easier as they visit Chapman this weekend

NWC (not far behind the SCIAC for toughest conference)
*Linfield (7-1) - 7 straight wins, .338 team avg., team ERA of 1.01. Pretty impressive I'd say. Them and Trinity appear to be fighting for #1 so far
*Pacific Lutheran (7-3) - Strong front end rotation, but offensive production is the real question
*George Fox (7-4) - Bats have had a lot of spark in the early going, but pitching and defense has been lackluster
*Whitworth (4-3-1) - Struggled the first weekend in California, but anxious to see them vs. UT Tyler this weekend. Pitching depth is a concern.

UT Tyler went 4-0 over the weekend, beating Austin College 16-2 and 11-5, and beating Whitworth 5-4 and 12-2

[Ralph Turner]

Welcome to the boards, Patriotfan87.  Glad to have you on board.

[Patriotfan87]

Welcome to the boards, Patriotfan87.  Glad to have you on board.

Thanks

[Ron Boerger]

CTX lost three to UT-Dallas this weekend, 8-3, 6-5, 10-5.   With the wins UTD improves to 7-8 and CTX drops to 7-10; until the Tornadoes dramatically turn it around it looks like they can be left off any "best teams in the west" discussion.   

[Ron Boerger]

Not a West topic, but since I have a soft spot for those SAA teams ... check out the pitcher from Berry who took out a Hendrix OF on a play at the plate:

http://d3baseball.com/notables/2013/03/berry-pitcher-levels-hendrix-runner

Can you say "suspension" ??

[Ralph Turner]

Not a West topic, but since I have a soft spot for those SAA teams ... check out the pitcher from Berry who took out a Hendrix OF on a play at the plate:

http://d3baseball.com/notables/2013/03/berry-pitcher-levels-hendrix-runner

Can you say "suspension" ??

I noticed that the runner from 3B did not touch home plate at any time in the video clip.

[Piobark]

Runner can be awarded home without a touch given a call of Obstruction which was the obvious call here.

What really surprises me is that the pitcher wasn't ejected from the game. While I'm not a college level ump, I certainly would have tossed him at the high school level.

[CrashDavisD3]

Runner can be awarded home without a touch given a call of Obstruction which was the obvious call here.

What really surprises me is that the pitcher wasn't ejected from the game. While I'm not a college level ump, I certainly would have tossed him at the high school level.

How about a 2 week suspension for the pitcher and 1 game suspension for the head coach. This would be an example to others that want to get stupid and let their emotions attempt to injury a player.

[Piobark]

Three games -

http://sports.yahoo.com/sportsminute

[Whatagame]

Looks like the big Arizona February "tournament" field is set for 2014, and it looks decidedly smaller this year. 
LaVerne, Whittier and Redlands from SCIAC and Linfield, PLU, G. Fox and Whitman from the NWC. 

That's it, no Texas teams.  Last year featured CTX, UTD and Hardin Simmons - and this event has always recently featured teams from Texas. Of course I believe the state of Texas went a combined 0'fer last year event, so.....

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Whatagame,
Do you have a link to this tournament? I would like to take a look. I am wondering if it is the Same one Oberlin Usually goes to. Oberlin is one of the few schools in this area that goes to Arizona instead of traveling to Florida or Myrtle Beach.

[Whatagame]

Bishops, no website for this "tournament."  I do know there are other D3 tournaments in Phoenix and Tuscon which occur a little later in the season in March, I believe those are the one's that some midwest and eastern teams come out for.   

[Bishopleftiesdad]

Thanks, I know that Oberlin in the NCAC goes to Arizona for their Spring trip.

[108 Stitches]

Well the West Regional was announced (way early this year....before anyone is around here #%?/!)

It will be back at Linfield bring your rain gear....

Two years ago I really enjoyed the wineries, the hotels not so much. We got lucky with weather, and it rained for 7 days after. Someone in the West is going to have to beat Linfield on their home turf.

Cheers.

[wildcat11]

Well the West Regional was announced (way early this year....before anyone is around here #%?/!)

It will be back at Linfield bring your rain gear....

Two years ago I really enjoyed the wineries, the hotels not so much. We got lucky with weather, and it rained for 7 days after. Someone in the West is going to have to beat Linfield on their home turf.

Cheers.

Looking forward to the regional back at Linfield and looking forward to the gripes as well.  Go 'Cats!