Regional G4 Final: Louisiana 4, Texas A&M 9

[MWolf]

Where else would he go? Why wouldn't he be back?

Draft is my guess. He obviously has a lot of swing work to do but the power tool is very very real.

[ZoomZoom]

Where else would he go? Why wouldn't he be back?

Could see another conference as a roll of the dice. That top flight college pitching is everyday pro game. Get paid major bucks and living comfortably one year in college, or ride a bus all summer living in motel 6… while learning the same thing in either option?

The SBC as a league would struggle putting together a rotation to match what UL faced last night.

Personally I hope 2 4 stays here one more year. The hook…intangibles.

[Datt Meggs]

I sure hope my brother Matt Deggs doesn’t hit the transfer portal…

[Turbine]

I sure hope my brother Matt Deggs doesn’t hit the transfer portal…

Dat meggs two of us.

[CajunT]

Looking forward to next year (assuming those that can come back, do come back)…

All 6 outfielders return, that’s a good start. Amedee and Torres are back. Obviously Debarge, Lafleur, Taylor, and Pastore are big losses. But it’s the nature of it. Roccaforte, Hood, Brock, etc were huge losses too. There are talented kids that have some experience there. Cuff, Robichaux, Zambo, etc. Some recruits will show up and who knows who may show up from the portal. And as Coach Deggs did this season (more HRs, less SBs) they will figure out an identity.

The good news is this. The top 2 guys in innings pitched, who also happen to be the top 2 in ERA are back. Thats a great start. Langevin may be gone to the draft, although it’s not a given, so let’s proceed with the thought that he is. Some have mentioned it, while others have crushed the kid, but having Jack Martinez back is huge. Go look at the stats page. He had 2 miserable outings in a weekend at MMP. Other than those two games, Martinez was 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA over 45.2 innings and 20 appearances…and with more strikeouts than innings pitched. That’s bordering on elite in college baseball. For reference, that ERA would be right behind Chase Morgan’s and in front of LP Langevin’s.

Dylan Theut should be healthy next season, being nearly a year and half removed from injury. That’s HUGE. Theut has made 32 career appearances with a stellar ERA of 2.37 across 49.1 innings, striking out 54 hitters. Those are ELITE numbers in college baseball.

Herrmann, Morgan, Martinez, and Theut. A year of gaining strength and working with Gunner for guys like McGehee and Holzhammer. Thats a hell of a foundation for next years staff. PLUS recruits/potential portal additions. Let’s not forget that Herrmann, Morgan, Langevin, Martinez, Holzhammer…all of those guys weren’t here last year. Add another group close to that and this could be an excellent pitching staff.

I also expect kids like Cash, Tollett, Brooks, and Tate Hess to make strides heading into next year. And with the glut of outfielders returning, I’m thinking Maddox Mandino should spend a whole lot more time working with Gunner as a pitcher. How many freshman, who spent the majority of the season as a position player, can come in throwing 90+ from the left side with a good slider and making 2 regional appearances after making 2 all year…including nonchalantly walking out there and striking out A&M’s 3 and 4 hole hitters to finish off an inning? The answer is not many. There’s a lot there to work with for Mandino as a full time pitcher.

The future is bright and this program has improved EVERY full season since 2018. I’m excited for what’s to come.

I don't think all 6 of these outfielders will return, they have already signed a JC outfielder. Morgan is my major concern going forward because he will be contacted, if not already and offered money.

[sportsfanatic21]

I don't think all 6 of these outfielders will return, they have already signed a JC outfielder. Morgan is my major concern going forward because he will be contacted, if not already and offered money.

Yep. Being a Texas kid, and throwing well in A&M’s stadium, against U of Texas…it’s a bit worrisome that those programs and their backers will come after him.

He did speak very highly of Gunner as his pitching coach during the in-game interview so maybe he’ll want to stick around. Money is coming his way one way or another at some point. Hopefully it’s after 3 years in a Cajuns uniform.

[fanof71]

I sure hope my brother Matt Deggs doesn’t hit the transfer portal…

Your brother needs to lose some LBs...he's about to enter Glasco shape...
..

[Dad04]

Yep. Being a Texas kid, and throwing well in A&M’s stadium, against U of Texas…it’s a bit worrisome that those programs and their backers will come after him.

He did speak very highly of Gunner as his pitching coach during the in-game interview so maybe he’ll want to stick around. Money is coming his way one way or another at some point. Hopefully it’s after 3 years in a Cajuns uniform.

I hope he stays, but what is left to shock anybody these days? Not much. Players are usually reluctant to fix what ain't broke. JP Chase Morgan is certainly in good shape going forward.

[JMV JustMyView]

I don't think all 6 of these outfielders will return, they have already signed a JC outfielder. Morgan is my major concern going forward because he will be contacted, if not already and offered money.

How can he be contacted if he isnt in the portal?

[Esqueleto]

How can he be contacted if he isnt in the portal?

Lol

[CajunT]

How can he be contacted if he isnt in the portal?

I know this is not a serious question, right?

[JMV JustMyView]

I know this is not a serious question, right?

Correct was just joking.