Don't expect a 1 year turn around in run production

[Turbine]

We all know what Matt Deggs system is capable of producing, but his historical first year "run" track record has not been something to write home about.

In 2012 (Deggs first season as hitting coach) Louisiana had its worst run production since 1980. In his defense he came in late, February of 2012.

Three seasons later ... Best run production in school history.

In Deggs first year at Sam Houston State in 2015, they had their 2nd worst run production in 11-years. Missed being their worst by 2 runs.

Three years later their run production had improved by 142 runs.

Seems to be a little teardown before the rebuild.

I know Matt Deggs system will produce! Im ready to give it a few years.

ps willing to accept surprises.

[cajun_lannister]

Pressure is off the guys a little more going to be a work in progress though. Postseason is a pipe dream right now so just work and hope for a winning season.

[Cajunsmike]

Pressure is off the guys a little more going to be a work in progress though. Postseason is a pipe dream right now so just work and hope for a winning season.

29 wins seems a stretch right now. However once you get the first one , confidence comes and you play not as tight.

[cajun55]

29 wins seems a stretch right now. However once you get the first one , confidence comes and you play not as tight.

I think if we hit like last year or slightly better we have the pitching and defense to contend. Just my opinion.

I'm not going to read too much into this opening series other than our pitching looks better than last year and our offense will take a bit of time to adjust. Talk to me in 2 weeks, this is baseball and 3 games is not worth writing off a season over.

[cajun_lannister]

29 wins seems a stretch right now. However once you get the first one , confidence comes and you play not as tight.

It's way too early to say but if we don't Deggs needs to do some housekeeping

[angeleast]

Before last weekend, I heard Greg ( the word with g guy )predict 50 to 60 % wins this season. The reason was to many moving parts and new players. I initially scoffed at it but maybe he was right.

[angeleast]

It's way too early to say but if we don't Deggs needs to do some housekeeping

Yes. He kept whole staff. I think that will change after this season.Deggs personality wont allow failure.

[cajun4life]

I think you guys are selling this team short. We are still a solid team and should win around 35 games.

[Million$Mullet]

I think you guys are selling this team short. We are still a solid team and should win around 35 games.

Based on what?

[cajun4life]

Based on what?

Hope....lol

Actually I’m gonna say we win 36

[LifeTimeCajun]

For some reason i think we can hit even after the poor weekend we had. Deggs or no Deggs it takes a while for juco guys to adjust to D1 baseball. Add the pressure from the weekend. Add the crowd. Many have never played in front of this many people. Not an excuse...just saying. We should be ok.

[ConfusedFan]

Can you imagine the emotional roller coaster this team had to endure? They had to be mentally drained going into the first inning of the Friday night game. I think going on the road may help them out some and hopefully clear their mind and allow them to focus on baseball.