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Posted on 2/3/12 at 12:21 am to Lester Earl
Bruno was told he didn't have a spot by PM.
Bruno is now the starting 1B for Belhaven of the NAIA's Southern States Athletic Conference.
Bruno is now the starting 1B for Belhaven of the NAIA's Southern States Athletic Conference.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 7:15 am to bddwolfpack
quote:
Bruno was told he didn't have a spot by PM.
That's what I was assuming. thanks wolfpack
Posted on 2/3/12 at 7:34 am to Adam4848
Height:5'11
Weight:192 lbs.
2ND BASE
Casey Yocom Jr.*
Beau Didier Sr.
Matt Fury Jr.
With JaCoby Jones move to centerfield Casey Yocom, the slick defensive player from Reno, Nevada will step in as LSU’s starting second baseman to begin the 2012 year. With Nola and Yocom LSU may have the best defensive middle infield since the move made in the middle of the season during the championship run which inserted Austin at SS and LeMahieu at 2B. Casey’s numbers don’t jump off the chart, nor does he have any particular set of tools that would be defined as “flashy” to the naked eye…he’s you’re prototypical hard nose infielder. The best part of Yocom’s game is his glove. The good news for Tiger fans is Casey Yocom was one of LSU's most consistent hitters in fall practices and the Purple-Gold World Series. Yocom will almost certainly hit at the bottom of the order in what Mainieri likes to use as the second leadoff hitter. He has above average speed, and I see him swiping anywhere from 8-15 bases on the season. All-in-all the tiger nation will be more than impressed with what they get from Casey this spring as his intensity will have positive effects on his teammates around him. Beau Didier will roam infield positions serving as the lead backup on the middle infield. Matt Fury with his great speed will be a situational runner in late innings.
Power---------35
Hitting---------50
Speed---------55
Fielding-------65
Arm------------55
*Scale 20-Lowest, 50-Average, 80-Top of the Charts*
Posted on 2/3/12 at 7:55 am to Adam4848
Thanks Adam. Do you see him moving to the leadoff spot at some point this season because of his speed?(assuming he can be fairly consistent with a high obp)Just curious as I don't know if we have a true leadoff man going into the year.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 8:28 am to SweepTheLeg
quote:
Thanks Adam. Do you see him moving to the leadoff spot at some point this season because of his speed?(assuming he can be fairly consistent with a high obp)Just curious as I don't know if we have a true leadoff man going into the year
Mainieri wants Hanover to start the year leading off, but obviously if he's not doing his job at the top then Yocom would be the only other logical choice to insert there.
To answer your question, yes Yocom could definitely move up later on in the year.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 9:43 am to Adam4848
This is my first year watching baseball a lot and I'm still really getting a feel for the game - your leadoff guy and the second guy are supposed to be consistent hitters who aren't necessarily power guys and your power is supposed to be 3-4-5, right? I've watched LSU casually for years and I understand the game, I just don't know a single thing about tactics.
I really appreciate you spending the time to write up this stuff for us, Adam.
I really appreciate you spending the time to write up this stuff for us, Adam.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 9:44 am to Lester Earl
WTF?!?
Posted on 2/3/12 at 10:26 am to RollTigers
quote:
your leadoff guy and the second guy are supposed to be consistent hitters who aren't necessarily power guys and your power is supposed to be 3-4-5, right
Traditionaly you want a leadoff hitter that gets on any way possible and has speed. That means a guy who strikes out very little, draws walks, whatever.
2nd you want probalby you best contact hitter with speed to avoid double plays and move leadoff runner.
3rd 4th 5th are usually power guys, however I've noticed CPM doesn't always put a power guy 4th. He will bat a power hitter 3rd and a good contact hitter 4th (aka Dean 3rd Gibbs 4th). Then maybe another power guy 5th.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 10:30 am to upgrade
Thanks! 
Posted on 2/3/12 at 11:15 am to Adam4848
Just a small request, but on the OP could you after you 'unvail' the position list the "starter"? TIA
Posted on 2/3/12 at 12:54 pm to CajunFootball
I can do that. For the positions that are still in the air I'll list the top two.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 2:54 pm to Adam4848
Thank you kind sir. It just seems more 'final' looking at a listing.
Posted on 2/3/12 at 3:54 pm to CajunFootball
Couple notes from the scrimmage
Moore starting at 1B
Katz at RF
Rhymes in LF
Batting order
Hanover
Yocom
Rhymes
Katz
Jones
Nola
Moore
Ross
(don't think there was a DH)
Rhymes didn't make the throw from LF on a single, coaches obviously want him out there but his arm is still not ready to push it 100%.
Moore starting at 1B
Katz at RF
Rhymes in LF
Batting order
Hanover
Yocom
Rhymes
Katz
Jones
Nola
Moore
Ross
(don't think there was a DH)
Rhymes didn't make the throw from LF on a single, coaches obviously want him out there but his arm is still not ready to push it 100%.
This post was edited on 2/3/12 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 2/3/12 at 4:37 pm to Adam4848
quote:
Rhymes in LF
This is what I was expecting coming into the season. He's a solid bat in the lineup and it'll free up the rotation at DH until another good bat can find a place.
Posted on 2/4/12 at 8:12 am to CajunFootball
Height:6'0
Weight:188 lbs.
SHORTSTOP
Austin Nola Sr. *
Beau Didier Jr.
A year ago at this time Austin Nola was poised to have quite a solid junior year potentially landing him a contract in the top 5 rounds of the MLB draft, that didn't happen...Austin now returns as a senior motivated and determined to get back to Omaha in his final year at LSU with his brother Aaron. Both have shown eagerness to play side by side and they finally get their respective chances. When Austin is tuned in defensively there may not be a more fluid shortstop with the glove in the SEC let alone the country at his respective position. Nola has made incredible gems ever since his freshman season and will continue to make them as a senior. His best tool by far is the glove with his arm strength coming just a tad below. I think Nola's bat this year will go a long way in determining how high he's drafted in June. If he hits well over 300. and show he can steal bases from time to time I could easily see him going in the top 20 rounds. Austin never has hit for power and I don't see that changing, his approach is gap to gap while focusing on going the opposite way when needed. If tiger fans learned anything during the 09' championship run when a big hit was needed it was a calming sight seeing Nola step up to the batters box.
Power---------35
Hitting---------50
Speed---------50
Fielding-------70
Arm------------65
*Scale 20-Lowest, 50-Average, 80-Top of the Charts*
Posted on 2/4/12 at 8:57 am to Adam4848
quote:
Matt Fury with his great speed will be a situational runner in late innings.
As well, I assume, as maintaining his usual role as #1 bullpen catcher?
Posted on 2/4/12 at 9:40 am to Godfather1
Yes sir, Fury and Snikeris
Posted on 2/4/12 at 9:47 am to Adam4848
quote:
the main reason I do this preview is to simply get out a brief feel for the team to the fans who don't get a chance to see them or the ones who live out of state etc...
Thank you.
About the only thing I hear from the Baseball Team is through this forum.
Posted on 2/4/12 at 11:57 am to West Central Tiger
Is practice still on for 3 today?
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