2019 Cajuns Baseball Lineup???

[LifeTimeCajun]

What is Cal St Fullerton’s batting average this year? I do know they only had 12 or so Home runs this season and made a regional.

[Dad04]

What is Cal St Fullerton's batting average this year? I do know they only had 12 or so Home runs this season and made a regional.

They hit .269, 151st nationally, well above our .242. Their ERA was 3.41, 17th nationally, also way better than our 4.49, which was 117th nationally. They showed precious little power at the plate, SLUG % was just .351, good for 245th nationally...still better than us.

They won three straight games at the Stanford regional, but only gave up 5 total runs. 6-2, 2-1, 5-2.

We got pounded in our conference tourney giving up 37 runs in three games, getting run ruled with one hit in the last game of the year.

They have great pitching and defense to go with average offense, but little power. We had good fielding, average+ pitching (117th best ERA) and horrible offense, but somehow won more than we lost. In game management was probably as good as it gets, despite some coaching deficiencies. We pushed all the right buttons to get and stay over .500.

[anhil8tor]

This is a very dangerous offseason coming up. Correct, demonstrative decisions need to be made.

Just my opinion, but for a multitude of reasons, I don’t think you see any movement regarding the staff for at least another few weeks.

We need to get this right.

Couldn't agree with you more. Robe has never had 3 straight years with no regional appearances and all signs point to that. Now we are talking new hitting coach, roster churn, seems like we are making moves but will they work?

[ManAboutTown]

Couldn't agree with you more. Robe has never had 3 straight years with no regional appearances and all signs point to that. Now we are talking new hitting coach, roster churn, seems like we are making moves but will they work?

If this was a ‘rebuilding year’, next year will be a new construction from the foundation up. I expect to see major emphasis placed on JUCOs that can impact the team immediately. I expect to see about 6-8 new pitchers throw significant innings.

I will have zero expectations going into the spring next year because we will essentially be fielding a totally new ball club.

[Cajunsmike]

If this was a ‘rebuilding year’, next year will be a new construction from the foundation up. I expect to see major emphasis placed on JUCOs that can impact the team immediately. I expect to see about 6-8 new pitchers throw significant innings.

I will have zero expectations going into the spring next year because we will essentially be fielding a totally new ball club.

Why do you feel that way when most of the position players return? 2 outfielders and 3 infielders from the starters this season will be back. In addition, the catcher from 2 years ago returns and he will be backed up by this year's starter. Is your zero expectation based on pitching concerns?

[Rougarou]

Why do you feel that way when most of the position players return? 2 outfielders and 3 infielders from the starters this season will be back. In addition, the catcher from 2 years ago returns and he will be backed up by this year's starter. Is your zero expectation based on pitching concerns?

On the position player front, new players are coming in to challenge returning starters. I would say the only safe starters would be Cantrelle, Kasuls, and Lahare. You may see the returning starters earn their spot again (Bourgeois is the most likely; Windham if he starts swinging the bat), but they will be challenged.

[ManAboutTown]

Why do you feel that way when most of the position players return? 2 outfielders and 3 infielders from the starters this season will be back. In addition, the catcher from 2 years ago returns and he will be backed up by this year's starter. Is your zero expectation based on pitching concerns?

As Roug stated, 3 players are safe. If Windy can’t hit, he will not play. Monica is a huge unknown at this point. We have no 1B on the roster. RF and DH are certainly up for grabs.

I expect Lott to make a massive jump. I expect Gavin to win his job back. I expect Kasuls to be a reliable hitter for us next year. But none of those things are for sure. People will have to earn their playing time and I think you’ll see players brought in to make competition at every position fierce.

[Cajunsmike]

On the position player front, new players are coming in to challenge returning starters. I would say the only safe starters would be Cantrelle, Kasuls, and Lahare. You may see the returning starters earn their spot again (Bourgeois is the most likely; Windham if he starts swinging the bat), but they will be challenged.

If guys coming in will challenge returning starters for playing time, that should improve the squad. I would think that would result in increased expectations for improvement, not less.

[CajunVic]

As Roug stated, 3 players are safe. If Windy can’t hit, he will not play. Monica is a huge unknown at this point. We have no 1B on the roster. RF and DH are certainly up for grabs.

I expect Lott to make a massive jump. I expect Gavin to win his job back. I expect Kasuls to be a reliable hitter for us next year. But none of those things are for sure. People will have to earn their playing time and I think you’ll see players brought in to make competition at every position fierce.

Not sure what you would call a first baseman, however I believe the only position that Templet has played since his senior year in high school is first base.

[Rougarou]

If guys coming in will challenge returning starters for playing time, that should improve the squad. I would think that would result in increased expectations for improvement, not less.

That's the idea and goal, but it still leaves a big unknown as far was what we will get in production at this time, which I would assume is why MAT would hold his expectations. That and big question marks surrounding relief pitching.

We will see when guys start competing in the fall.

[Rougarou]

Not sure what you would call a first baseman, however I believe the only position that Templet has played since his senior year in high school is first base.

Technically, Templet is not on the roster yet. Everyone and their momma expects him to play 1B next year, but he will have to earn it. We need powerful physical presences on the corners, so hopefully Templet picks up right where he left off with LSUE and becomes a Trosclair-like presence.

[Dad04]

If guys coming in will challenge returning starters for playing time, that should improve the squad. I would think that would result in increased expectations for improvement, not less.

Not saying you speak for them but, this is the coach-speak happy talk that has gotten us to a bottom 10% offense. We bring in new players every year. Offense has declined four seasons in a row to the point where the next stop is St. Peters. The standard formula has gone to hell. It ain't working.

Simply hoping they come back better ball players in 90 days responding at will to competition, is not working. We are signing stiffs and scrubs. We had starters who could not win a sorority house pillow fight.