2011 Cajun Baseball Team

[raginsaints]

I did some research on Francia but I couldn't really find much. I like Brian, but from the little information I've gathered, I think I'm going to like Dominick more.

[CajunT]

_ T,

Do you think that the Cajuns may be keeping an eye out for a juco catcher? I think that position will be the biggest hole to fill.

Also, do you think Goulas will get a look in CF because of all the quality corner OF guys - Fuselier, Marvel, Ovens & Nichols? _

Fuselier played his first full season in the field this year, I think he has a higher ceiling then he has shown at this point. Pitching and playing the OF part time as a freshman, stunted his growth at the plate in my opinion. Very few freshmen can do both well in college baseball, Cory Coles was better suited for it.

Goulas has been really consistent the past two years at the plate and in outfield. So if anyone might be moved, it might be him. He has a faster release then Fuselier on his throws and is more confindent in chasing balls to the wall. But I think going into the fall, he is still the guy, in RF.

Marvel doesn't have the range of Fuselier or Goulas, so I don't see him moving either out of position. If Ovens bat is as good as advertised, someone will have to move or maybe they give him a shot at first.

Nichols showed he can play the outfield well during the fall and his bat wasn't too bad either. He really didn't get a chance to play much once he injured his knee this past spring.
I hope he is healthy so we can see him play a lot more in the fall.

As for signing another catcher, I don't see it. Unless someone leaves the program, Coach stated they probably don't have any scholarship money available.

[Parrott]

I did some research on Francia but I couldn't really find much. I like Brian, but from the little information I've gathered, I think I'm going to like Dominick more.

More on Francia (From one of my blogs in mid-May):

Another Cajuns signee, outfielder Dominick Francia from St. Paul's in Mobile, Ala., could get drafted this summer but likely not high enough to keep him from ending up on campus next season. The athletic Francia hit .415 with 24 stolen bases last year to help his team reach the Alabama Class 5A state semifinals. His father, Jimmy Francia, and uncle, David Francia, both played baseball at South Alabama. His uncle played in the minors for the Philadelphia Phillies (seven years) and Chicago White Sox (one year) before becoming a scout for the San Diego Padres. Dominick also has two cousins - Shaun Cumberland and Drew Cumberland - with pro baseball experience. Shaun went in the 10th round to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2003 and played in the minors for the Rays and Cincinnati Reds from 2003-09. Drew was the 46th overall pick in the 2007 draft by the Padres and is now playing in High-A for the organization. It's quite a baseball pedigree.

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[raginsaints]

Sounds like a solid player. We're gonna have talent to spare in the outfield, I just hope someone steps up at 1st base and catcher.

[Parrott]

That original list is also missing RHP Josh Bailey, who sat out this season as a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana.

[Parrott]

Sounds like a solid player. We're gonna have talent to spare in the outfield, I just hope someone steps up at 1st base and catcher.

If Ovens ends up here - he still has some academic work to finish first in Florida - it will be as an outfielder. He has never played any other position and has too much athleticism to be moved elsewhere. He could fill the opening in center after Olasin's departure.

Marvel played multiple positions in junior college, including first base, so I'd expect him to move from the outfield before anyone else.

The team's outfield depth is going to be ridiculous next year.

[LifeTimeCajun]

Yea well first base is an issue that I hope has been or will be adressed.

igeaux.mobi

[CajunConnection]

_ Coach told me Griffen's knee should be healthy enough to start behind the plate. His defense is too good, but his bat and knee will never be good enough to play the number of games Keefer played this year. Look for Griffen to share time behind the plate with Strentz,if he can hit college pitching well enough. His intangibles are too good not to be a good hitter. But Dillion Guillory killed the ball his senior year as well, so who knows what will happen in the fall. Adams will also get a chance, he is playing with Alexandria this summer in the Texas Collegiate League to get some work behind the plate and AB's. _

Thanks- I know Guillory has caught and I liked him at bat at he end of this season. If I had to pick right now who I would be confortable with catching and hitting it would be him. Of course I have not seen the other guys. 1st base and catcher are the top needs as I see them. I believe Marvel can catch and I think he will be much improved at the plate next year.Will be intresting.

[raginsaints]

I'd love to not see Guillory play.

[IberiaCajun]

_ That original list is also missing RHP Josh Bailey, who sat out this season as a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana. _

Parrot, can you list the recruits that will be playing American Legion baseball this summer?
Thanks.
Go Cajuns!