Softball Offseason

[JMV JustMyView]

Noted and respect your opinion as I've seen here you are a stats guy.

Just seems to a common folk to be a bit harsh to say "only Marceaux had good numbers" when it seems as though it's splitting hairs at 11 hits in 38 AB's for Manning vs. 13 hits in 42 AB's for Kennedy. Especially if you do a deep dive into those numbers for a relevant comparison.

Also, my stance here isn't a Madyson vs. Kennedy comparison as I know both personally and think the world of each of them. I am excited that BOTH have decided to be Ragin Cajuns because I think its a great FIT for both, regardless of numbers.

I was just genuinely curious as to what numbers you were looking at to come to that conclusion.

Also, it shouldn't really matter if it was over 1 season or 7 if the "opportunities" were the same (i.e. plate appearances/AB's) no?

Seems like me and you might know each other.

[ridinsuicide]

Well, you do know A LOT of people. LOL

[VObserver]

Yes, I am definitely a stats guy. Offensively, I pay more attention to runs produced/plate appearances than any other stat. Runs produced = Runs scored + RBI - HR. Plate appearances = AB+BB+HBP+SH+SF. I believe this to be a very accurate measure of a player's offensive effectiveness; much better than BA or SLG.

I definitely agree with you that UL is the right school for both girls; I am just withholding judgement on whether they will contribute significantly here, as each only has about 1/3 the plate appearances of a typical season. IMO that is not a big enough sample size to be able to predict future performance.

[JMV JustMyView]

Well, you do know A LOT of people. LOL

How long have you been a fan and what section do you sit in. Most of the time you can see me chatting it up pre game with VObserver.

[JMV JustMyView]

Well, you do know A LOT of people. LOL

I do know a lot of people but my circle is still on the smaller side.

[ridinsuicide]

I'm born and raised in Lafayette. Been a fan for several years but the last 12-15 I am more so a fan of the players individually across many programs. I typically sit in the family section as most games I am on the guest pass list (or whatever it's called) when I can make the games.

[JMV JustMyView]

I'm born and raised in Lafayette. Been a fan for several years but the last 12-15 I am more so a fan of the players individually across many programs. I typically sit in the family section as most games I am on the guest pass list (or whatever it's called) when I can make the games.

Sounds like a travel ball coach. I believe I know who you are. I didn't know they have a family section. I see players folks sitting in all different sections.

[Cajuns98]

I'm born and raised in Lafayette. Been a fan for several years but the last 12-15 I am more so a fan of the players individually across many programs. I typically sit in the family section as most games I am on the guest pass list (or whatever it's called) when I can make the games.

Sounds like you’re pretty familiar with a lot of girls around the area. I’ll ask this since you’re still pretty new around here and more insight is great, what do you think of the Cajuns incoming recruiting class? I think there’s one or two that will be able to help us, but feel we missed on a few, like Emma Bailey from STM. Thoughts?

[ridinsuicide]

I do Coach travel softball. Not a big secret, not that anyone cares but my name is Chris. lol

I'm not sure it's a "family section" but its the section you are seated when on the "Will call" list as someone's guest. And most times it is with / around other guests / family members that are put on the will call list as well.

[ridinsuicide]

Sounds like you’re pretty familiar with a lot of girls around the area. I’ll ask this since you’re still pretty new around here and more insight is great, what do you think of the Cajuns incoming recruiting class? I think there’s one or two that will be able to help us, but feel we missed on a few, like Emma Bailey from STM. Thoughts?

I would like to think I am pretty plugged in through the softball world. I will say this, I am familiar enough to have an opinion but smart enough not to share said opinion in an open forum.

Honestly, just out of respect for each of those young ladies and their families my personal opinion is irrelevant. In my experiences over the years seeing players through the process, what a player is through HS and travel ball is very seldom an absolute indication of what they will be in College once all the underlying factors come into play. Sure, you have to be good in both HS and travel ball BUT, I think "tools" are much more important than any stat ever (all due respect VO). As I have mentioned in my earlier comments, so many factors go into determining these young ladies productivity its extremely hard to predict.

I personally pull for the individual athletes in hopes that they each have great experiences, perform at their best with confidence and can leave any program a better individual than when they got there. If they can do those things, they have been successful in my humble opinion. I know that's not the answer most on here want to hear, but it's just my take on it.

PS, I will say I personally believe Emma Bailey has the tools to compete athletically at UL. Not sure why she wasn't given an opportunity but it was a miss in my opinion. I wish her nothing but the best during her time at Creighton and I pray she is successful and makes their program better.