BB G3 Final: Louisiana 2, Coastal 3

[sportsfanatic21]

Someone asked me the other day how many games I've done on the radio and I honestly don't know. When I first started, we did only about 20 games on the radio each season. We gradually added games and by 2000 we were doing all of them. I'm going to guess it's between 1600 and 1700.

As someone who loves the game of baseball (and it's easily the game I know the most about) I have to say yesterday was probably one of the top ten college games I've broadcasted.

As a Cajuns fan, the result sucked. But it was beautiful baseball. Great defense by both teams. Pitching was stellar. At the end, CCU made one more play than we did. But, make no mistake. They're really good.

There were some comments made on this thread I'd like to address.

First, to suggest Rock won't get drafted because he hasn't hit as many home runs or RBI as last year is ludicrous. Scouts trust what they see, not what's on the stat sheet. MLB.com listed the top 150 draft prospects...not just college, but overall. Rock was #124. Do the math. Now, there's no guarantee he'll go in the top five rounds, but I'll be very surprised if he falls out of the top ten. BTW, Julian Brock checked in at 105.

Our pitching certainly has been inconsistent. But I'm not sure I agree with the statement that we aren't developing. Has Christie gotten better this season? Marshall? Nezuh? If your answer to any of these is "no" then you aren't paying attention. I honestly thought the comment might have had some merit at one time. But I'm seeing guys develop.

Let's also remember we have three guys we were counting on that are injured. Theut is probably out, Hammond is a question mark the rest of the season as is McGehee. If those three had been healthy all year, I think we'd be complaining less about the pitching staff.

BUT, that being said, we have to recruit better in that regard. NIL will make it that much more difficult because everyone wants an elite pitcher. We are still near the top of the league in ERA, despite the struggles. It's not just an issue here, folks.

I agree the inconsistency has been frustrating at times. I don't know where we will be after the final nine games. But I've seen enough of this team to know if we get to the tournament, regardless of seed, if we are playing our best baseball, taking the best of what we've done offensively and on the mound, we are good enough. We just have to be consistent. I don't see anyone else that's that much damn better than we are.

I know most of you don't listen to the broadcasts (a sincere thank you to those who do), but coach said before yesterday's game Nezuh will start this Friday. He's developed a plus plus changeup and, regardless of what his ERA says, he's really gotten a lot better.

Now that I've been nice.....

Tony used to talk all the time about those who were only results oriented. Win and you're great. Lose and you suck. For ANYONE to be moaning and _____ing after yesterday's game missed a great game. This team has been criticized and some if it is warranted. But geez Louise.....

And no one is a bigger idiot than the one who said he despises this team. There were two posters in particular that did nothing but argue and _____ in this thread. Those two do not know the game of baseball and I'm done with whiners and tiddy babies. So, they've joined the other two posters that I've blocked. I'm betting my life will be better because of it.

We need to be successful next weekend. And, that's what I'm going to focus on...because there's nothing we can do about the first 46 games.

Have a great Monday.

One thing I’d like to add to this (great post by the way), and I can’t find the post to quote it, but I know I saw it…

Someone actually said that Carson Roccaforte has been “terrible” this year. Seriously, someone said that.

Just to rebut, while he hasn’t had the year that he had last year (few guys do), he is currently hitting .323 this season. He leads the team in doubles. He’s 3rd on the team in RBIs. He’s stolen 18 bases and has played nearly flawless defense…at two completely different positions.

Everyone was in love with him after he burst on the scene as a freshman, and rightfully so. Well this season, in nearly the same amount of playing time, he’s hitting 50 points higher than he did his freshman year. Has 7 more doubles, 8 more RBIs, a SLG% 50 points higher, an OB% 85 points higher, has struck out 10 less times and has stolen more bases.

He’s having a pretty darn good season. The fact that it hasn’t been as good as last year doesn’t mean it’s bad. The dude had an incredible year last year. And has been good again this season.

And as Jay said, his draft status has ZERO to do with any single number on a stat sheet. A whole lot of things go into who gets drafted, and where. It’s highly likely Carson Roccaforte’s name will be called inside of the top 10 rounds, and if so, while it would be great to have him for another season here, I would wish him the best of luck pursuing the dream.

And before some bozo says he runs up stats against bad teams, he’s played games against 5 teams in the top 50 of the RPI. And he’s hitting .310 in those 11 games.

[Ragin18]

Someone asked me the other day how many games I've done on the radio and I honestly don't know. When I first started, we did only about 20 games on the radio each season. We gradually added games and by 2000 we were doing all of them. I'm going to guess it's between 1600 and 1700.

As someone who loves the game of baseball (and it's easily the game I know the most about) I have to say yesterday was probably one of the top ten college games I've broadcasted.

As a Cajuns fan, the result sucked. But it was beautiful baseball. Great defense by both teams. Pitching was stellar. At the end, CCU made one more play than we did. But, make no mistake. They're really good.

There were some comments made on this thread I'd like to address.

First, to suggest Rock won't get drafted because he hasn't hit as many home runs or RBI as last year is ludicrous. Scouts trust what they see, not what's on the stat sheet. MLB.com listed the top 150 draft prospects...not just college, but overall. Rock was #124. Do the math. Now, there's no guarantee he'll go in the top five rounds, but I'll be very surprised if he falls out of the top ten. BTW, Julian Brock checked in at 105.

Our pitching certainly has been inconsistent. But I'm not sure I agree with the statement that we aren't developing. Has Christie gotten better this season? Marshall? Nezuh? If your answer to any of these is "no" then you aren't paying attention. I honestly thought the comment might have had some merit at one time. But I'm seeing guys develop.

Let's also remember we have three guys we were counting on that are injured. Theut is probably out, Hammond is a question mark the rest of the season as is McGehee. If those three had been healthy all year, I think we'd be complaining less about the pitching staff.

BUT, that being said, we have to recruit better in that regard. NIL will make it that much more difficult because everyone wants an elite pitcher. We are still near the top of the league in ERA, despite the struggles. It's not just an issue here, folks.

I agree the inconsistency has been frustrating at times. I don't know where we will be after the final nine games. But I've seen enough of this team to know if we get to the tournament, regardless of seed, if we are playing our best baseball, taking the best of what we've done offensively and on the mound, we are good enough. We just have to be consistent. I don't see anyone else that's that much damn better than we are.

I know most of you don't listen to the broadcasts (a sincere thank you to those who do), but coach said before yesterday's game Nezuh will start this Friday. He's developed a plus plus changeup and, regardless of what his ERA says, he's really gotten a lot better.

Now that I've been nice.....

Tony used to talk all the time about those who were only results oriented. Win and you're great. Lose and you suck. For ANYONE to be moaning and _____ing after yesterday's game missed a great game. This team has been criticized and some if it is warranted. But geez Louise.....

And no one is a bigger idiot than the one who said he despises this team. There were two posters in particular that did nothing but argue and _____ in this thread. Those two do not know the game of baseball and I'm done with whiners and tiddy babies. So, they've joined the other two posters that I've blocked. I'm betting my life will be better because of it.

We need to be successful next weekend. And, that's what I'm going to focus on...because there's nothing we can do about the first 46 games.

Have a great Monday.

We clearly have plenty of talent sprinkled around this roster. This team is frustrating due to the inconsistency on all fronts. An all too common theme over the last couple of years. I would love nothing more than for this squad to dominate across the board, but we've gotta look into the mirror and actually rectify some of these faults.

I hope the new Friday starter goes out and does well, but even ULM is chomping at the bit to get after a Friday starter with a 7.71 ERA. It may be all we have, but this is one of those examples of lowered expectations of our staff and especially a Louisiana Friday Night Starter.

Not singling out any one player, but in year's past 7.71 don't get you anywhere near that mound on a Friday night.....not this deep into the season. Here's wishing for a warrior mentality that infects the rest of the staff going forward.

Go Cajuns!

[JMV JustMyView]

Someone asked me the other day how many games I've done on the radio and I honestly don't know. When I first started, we did only about 20 games on the radio each season. We gradually added games and by 2000 we were doing all of them. I'm going to guess it's between 1600 and 1700.

As someone who loves the game of baseball (and it's easily the game I know the most about) I have to say yesterday was probably one of the top ten college games I've broadcasted.

As a Cajuns fan, the result sucked. But it was beautiful baseball. Great defense by both teams. Pitching was stellar. At the end, CCU made one more play than we did. But, make no mistake. They're really good.

There were some comments made on this thread I'd like to address.

First, to suggest Rock won't get drafted because he hasn't hit as many home runs or RBI as last year is ludicrous. Scouts trust what they see, not what's on the stat sheet. MLB.com listed the top 150 draft prospects...not just college, but overall. Rock was #124. Do the math. Now, there's no guarantee he'll go in the top five rounds, but I'll be very surprised if he falls out of the top ten. BTW, Julian Brock checked in at 105.

Our pitching certainly has been inconsistent. But I'm not sure I agree with the statement that we aren't developing. Has Christie gotten better this season? Marshall? Nezuh? If your answer to any of these is "no" then you aren't paying attention. I honestly thought the comment might have had some merit at one time. But I'm seeing guys develop.

Let's also remember we have three guys we were counting on that are injured. Theut is probably out, Hammond is a question mark the rest of the season as is McGehee. If those three had been healthy all year, I think we'd be complaining less about the pitching staff.

BUT, that being said, we have to recruit better in that regard. NIL will make it that much more difficult because everyone wants an elite pitcher. We are still near the top of the league in ERA, despite the struggles. It's not just an issue here, folks.

I agree the inconsistency has been frustrating at times. I don't know where we will be after the final nine games. But I've seen enough of this team to know if we get to the tournament, regardless of seed, if we are playing our best baseball, taking the best of what we've done offensively and on the mound, we are good enough. We just have to be consistent. I don't see anyone else that's that much damn better than we are.

I know most of you don't listen to the broadcasts (a sincere thank you to those who do), but coach said before yesterday's game Nezuh will start this Friday. He's developed a plus plus changeup and, regardless of what his ERA says, he's really gotten a lot better.

Now that I've been nice.....

Tony used to talk all the time about those who were only results oriented. Win and you're great. Lose and you suck. For ANYONE to be moaning and _____ing after yesterday's game missed a great game. This team has been criticized and some if it is warranted. But geez Louise.....

And no one is a bigger idiot than the one who said he despises this team. There were two posters in particular that did nothing but argue and _____ in this thread. Those two do not know the game of baseball and I'm done with whiners and tiddy babies. So, they've joined the other two posters that I've blocked. I'm betting my life will be better because of it.

We need to be successful next weekend. And, that's what I'm going to focus on...because there's nothing we can do about the first 46 games.

Have a great Monday.

Excellent post Jay. Thanks,

[Dad04]

Jay..I thought Brock deserved a good (top 10 rounds) draft pick last year, but that's me. For those that can't see it, we are much better than last season, offensively and defensively. We just are.

Pitching has been an issue, but the offense and the defense were issues too. Pitching is an issue everywhere and I am not sure why. There are theories about COVID and sacrificing command for velocity before college. Who knows. I think it gets fixed and the coaches that fix it here and elsewhere will win a ton of games.

We missed on some recruits too. Both pitchers who quit last year are out of baseball, btw.

[JayWalker]

Jay..I thought Brock deserved a good (top 10 rounds) draft pick last year, but that's me. For those that can't see it, we are much better than last season, offensively and defensively. We just are.

Pitching has been an issue, but the offense and the defense were issues too. Pitching is an issue everywhere and I am not sure why. There are theories about COVID and sacrificing command for velocity before college. Who knows. I think it gets fixed and the coaches that fix it here and elsewhere will win a ton of games.

We missed on some recruits too. Both pitchers who quit last year are out of baseball, btw.

The issue with Julian a year ago was he was a total unknown in the fall and not on anyone's radar midway through the 2022 season. He caught fire and got a little interest, but most of the teams he talked to said he'd probably be better off returning to school.

[Dad04]

Julian certainly put himself on the map last season. I couldn't find him on any draft lists last year. I am happy for him if he gets nice draft. John Taylor has played himself into one of the best MIF in the conference.

The game yesterday was one of the best Cajun baseball games, I've seen too. Both teams played their fannies off. We can take the best in the country down to the wire when we put it all together. I think it frustrates some it doesn't happen enough. I get it. I get frustrated at times too.

We won 32 games in 2021, 37 games last year and 29 so far in 2023. Our winning percentage is a little better than last year even losing 5 of the last 6 conference games. I think we finish strong and If we improve every season, that's a good thing and all we can ask for. I'd love to get to 40 wins somehow.

[ragincajun97]

Let’s sweep ULM and dominate a team that we should!!

[CajunRage]

Someone asked me the other day how many games I've done on the radio and I honestly don't know. When I first started, we did only about 20 games on the radio each season. We gradually added games and by 2000 we were doing all of them. I'm going to guess it's between 1600 and 1700.

As someone who loves the game of baseball (and it's easily the game I know the most about) I have to say yesterday was probably one of the top ten college games I've broadcasted.

As a Cajuns fan, the result sucked. But it was beautiful baseball. Great defense by both teams. Pitching was stellar. At the end, CCU made one more play than we did. But, make no mistake. They're really good.

There were some comments made on this thread I'd like to address.

First, to suggest Rock won't get drafted because he hasn't hit as many home runs or RBI as last year is ludicrous. Scouts trust what they see, not what's on the stat sheet. MLB.com listed the top 150 draft prospects...not just college, but overall. Rock was #124. Do the math. Now, there's no guarantee he'll go in the top five rounds, but I'll be very surprised if he falls out of the top ten. BTW, Julian Brock checked in at 105.

Our pitching certainly has been inconsistent. But I'm not sure I agree with the statement that we aren't developing. Has Christie gotten better this season? Marshall? Nezuh? If your answer to any of these is "no" then you aren't paying attention. I honestly thought the comment might have had some merit at one time. But I'm seeing guys develop.

Let's also remember we have three guys we were counting on that are injured. Theut is probably out, Hammond is a question mark the rest of the season as is McGehee. If those three had been healthy all year, I think we'd be complaining less about the pitching staff.

BUT, that being said, we have to recruit better in that regard. NIL will make it that much more difficult because everyone wants an elite pitcher. We are still near the top of the league in ERA, despite the struggles. It's not just an issue here, folks.

I agree the inconsistency has been frustrating at times. I don't know where we will be after the final nine games. But I've seen enough of this team to know if we get to the tournament, regardless of seed, if we are playing our best baseball, taking the best of what we've done offensively and on the mound, we are good enough. We just have to be consistent. I don't see anyone else that's that much damn better than we are.

I know most of you don't listen to the broadcasts (a sincere thank you to those who do), but coach said before yesterday's game Nezuh will start this Friday. He's developed a plus plus changeup and, regardless of what his ERA says, he's really gotten a lot better.

Now that I've been nice.....

Tony used to talk all the time about those who were only results oriented. Win and you're great. Lose and you suck. For ANYONE to be moaning and _____ing after yesterday's game missed a great game. This team has been criticized and some if it is warranted. But geez Louise.....

And no one is a bigger idiot than the one who said he despises this team. There were two posters in particular that did nothing but argue and _____ in this thread. Those two do not know the game of baseball and I'm done with whiners and tiddy babies. So, they've joined the other two posters that I've blocked. I'm betting my life will be better because of it.

We need to be successful next weekend. And, that's what I'm going to focus on...because there's nothing we can do about the first 46 games.

Have a great Monday.

I'm going to key in on the pitching development. We have 20 pitchers listed on the roster. Do you think there's a possibility that 2-3 improved and figured it out on their own? Something clicked? We went to pitching by committed 3/4 of the way through the season. There is a longshot that coaching improved those 2-3 guys. Call me skeptical. We need a pitching coach so bad. This offense would be competing for the regular season championship and possibly a low 1/high 2 seed if we even had decent pitching.

[CajunJeaux]

Didn’t play college ball but I was always taught growing up to never look at strike 3. Most people are taught that.

Why didn’t you play college ball?

[JayWalker]

I'm going to key in on the pitching development. We have 20 pitchers listed on the roster. Do you think there's a possibility that 2-3 improved and figured it out on their own? Something clicked? We went to pitching by committed 3/4 of the way through the season. There is a longshot that coaching improved those 2-3 guys. Call me skeptical. We need a pitching coach so bad. This offense would be competing for the regular season championship and possibly a low 1/high 2 seed if we even had decent pitching.

I gave you a couple of examples. I could give you a few more.

While I get your concern, I think we have to be fair here. To have a half dozen (or more) pitchers developing and then say they did it on their own is unfair, even though it might fit a narrative.

As I said earlier, I had the same concerns as you. But I'm seeing it happen. Maybe not as fast or as across the board as we'd like.

But it should be noted that we had pitchers that never developed, even under Robe.

[CajunRage]

I gave you a couple of examples. I could give you a few more.

While I get your concern, I think we have to be fair here. To have a half dozen (or more) pitchers developing and then say they did it on their own is unfair, even though it might fit a narrative.

As I said earlier, I had the same concerns as you. But I'm seeing it happen. Maybe not as fast or as across the board as we'd like.

But it should be noted that we had pitchers that never developed, even under Robe.

Fair enough