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re: Ranking the Top 10 LSU Shortstops since 1990
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:00 pm to Lester Earl
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:00 pm to Lester Earl
Red line big barrel was my bat man 
Im not saying improvements weren't made, but I have a hard time believing a significant huge change happened in 1 year. Improvements are a gradual steady thing
Im not saying improvements weren't made, but I have a hard time believing a significant huge change happened in 1 year. Improvements are a gradual steady thing
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Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:00 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
it definitely did.
I played from 94-97 and don't remember a bat change. We always swung -4 length to weight ratio with 2 3/4"(I think maybe they were 2 5/8") barrels. LSU swung those Gold w/Red Lettered Easton Bats during those times.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:02 pm to lsupride87
i dont know the specific engineering behind it, but im pretty sure the metals were changed. Bigger trampoline effect.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:03 pm to bma28
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LSU swung those Gold w/Red Lettered Easton Bats during those times.
Good memory!
This post was edited on 6/2/15 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:03 pm to bma28
i think they were -5 actually. i want to 96 was the start of the change. Pretty sure the Redline's were in by 1997
quote:
In May 1997, Easton launched "Redline," its premier line of baseball and softball bats using Ashurst's Al-Sc alloys. Redline bats have already made their mark, having been used by the 1997 College World Series Champion LSU baseball team and for the game-winning hit at the recent Little League World Series. Consumer response has also been tremendous, with Redline baseball, softball, and slo-pitch bats. In June 1997, Easton introduced its line of "Redline" Little League bats.
This post was edited on 6/2/15 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:05 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
"Good memory!"
Too bad it only works for useless bits of information!
That is the bat I remember those guys bashing our brains in with.
Too bad it only works for useless bits of information!
That is the bat I remember those guys bashing our brains in with.
This post was edited on 6/2/15 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:05 pm to ell_13
quote:
This thread is a shite show
here's my "shocked" face.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:09 pm to Lester Earl
the grey redlines were the hottest bats around
to those saying the bats didn't change much, lol
to those saying the bats didn't change much, lol
Posted on 6/2/15 at 2:11 pm to PurpleandGoldmember
quote:
Incorrect. The juiced bat era started later on in the 90's. Guys like Walker and Johnson were before the juiced bat era.
You don't understand the bat situation. When Russ played, they were not required to use -3 drop bats, nor was BBCOR in play.
This post was edited on 6/2/15 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:24 pm to Stevo
So eddie furniss in 1996 used the old gold bat and hit 26 homers. Then in 1997 he hit 17 and 98 he hit 28. I dont think the bats significantly changed.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:28 pm to Lester Earl
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he was on the team. hardly the starter
That's true, but he had the best arm and range of any shortstop at LSU, save Bregman.
Another poster is misinformed saying Jason Williams was a 3B. While he was, he was your starting short stop in the 1996 CWS and prior. Nathan Dunn moved to 3rd.
P.S., this list is lame...just saying. When you title "Shortstop" in the post, people will assume defense is part of the package.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:29 pm to PurpleandGoldmember
Also, Blake Gill should NOT be on that list. That's a slap in the face to Josh Dalton, who is not on the list, either.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:30 pm to lsupride87
my memory isnt good as i get older, but im pretty sure Furniss actually never changed bats
HR's by team
1995: 81
1996: 131
1997: 188
1998: 157
HR's by team
1995: 81
1996: 131
1997: 188
1998: 157
This post was edited on 6/2/15 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:31 pm to PurpleandGoldmember
blake gill?
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:36 pm to jimbeam
quote:
blake gill
had a shot at 2 grand slams in the same inning. The first one banged off of the intimidator. Pretty sure the second at bat that inning with the bases loaded was a popup.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:47 pm to PurpleandGoldmember
Bregman is the best fielding Shortstop ever at LSU; slightly better than Nola IMO. When you consider the 5 tools as a whole, I'd rate Bregman number one, slightly ahead of Russ, Nola and Hill. Larson's offensive stats were incredible but that was certainly due in part to the bats and some of the muscle stimulants that are no longer allowed. 
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:51 pm to Lester Earl
quote:So I would say that helps my argument a pretty good bit. If there was an extreme change in the bats, why the hell would a player not change?
but im pretty sure Furniss actually never changed bats
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:52 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
quote:
its interesting that Theriot probably had the longest/best pro career
If you're talking MLB SS career, then yes. But Aaron Hill has undoubtedly had the better career, albeit at 2B.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:55 pm to lsupride87
quote:
So eddie furniss in 1996 used the old gold bat and hit 26 homers. Then in 1997 he hit 17 and 98 he hit 28. I dont think the bats significantly changed.
agree 100%. The post I was originally replying to suggested that Russ Johnson achieved his numbers "pre-juiced bat" era. My point is that all bats were much livelier before the mandatory -3 drop and bbcor were implemented.
Posted on 6/2/15 at 3:57 pm to Stevo
quote:I agree with you. But some in here thing the redline bats were significantly enhanced. I think they were improved but not nearly as big a deal as some are making it. Not even all players used the things for God's sake
agree 100%. The post I was originally replying to suggested that Russ Johnson achieved his numbers "pre-juiced bat" era. My point is that all bats were much livelier before the mandatory -3 drop and bbcor were implemented.
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