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Question regarding Ben Nippolt

Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:12 pm
Posted by AlecRock23
Central, LA
Member since Mar 2015
1440 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:12 pm
Could he contribute next year? Or are we expecting him to transfer out?
Posted by BatonrougeCajun
Somewhere in Texas
Member since Feb 2008
6828 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:14 pm to
Role guy
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
76693 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:15 pm to
I think his bat is better than what he showed this year. There's a reason Jay had him starting on opening day.

But, I'm not sure he is an everyday player on a championship team. Good UI option to have if that's what he wants to be, but he'll likely transfer.
Posted by AlecRock23
Central, LA
Member since Mar 2015
1440 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:17 pm to
LINK

Link to his VCU info

Batted .308 with 2 homers and 31 rbis

I hope he’ll stick around and be a solid utility guy
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
285114 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:21 pm to
If they strike out on all other options

I would think he is a transfer candidate
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
33485 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:26 pm to
quote:

I would think he is a transfer candidate


Does he have another free transfer? Don't know whether he graduated from VCU, his coach left, etc.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
285114 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:30 pm to
He’s been in school for 4yrs, but I guess I shouldn’t assume he has graduated
Posted by RayDaniel
Member since Jun 2023
155 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:46 pm to
Nippolt was only taken after Pineda and Young signed their MLB contracts a few days prior.
And, I'm pretty sure Dugas and Thompson started at 2b/SS vs. Western Michigan? Although it seemed the plan was it to be Pineda and Young at those spots. Things worked out.
Nippot is strictly a utility guy, if he wants to finish his career as a starter he will have to enter the portal again.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
76693 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:49 pm to
quote:

I'm pretty sure Dugas and Thompson started at 2b/SS vs. Western Michigan?


Nippolt was the opening day 2B. He moved to 3B after White got hurt and Dugas came in to play 2B.

Nippolt started at 3B the following day with Dugas at 2B.
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6722 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 12:55 pm to
Imo, if he is on the roster next year, it means we missed on a few portal players.
Posted by Sasquatch Smash
Member since Nov 2007
25467 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

but he'll likely transfer.


He’ll be a CoviD senior next year. He’s already gone from JUCO to VCU to LSU.

What are his transfer options to play next season; back to JUCO?

I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s back with the team next season and a contributor in some fashion.

This team is going to look a whole lot different next season.
This post was edited on 6/30/23 at 1:35 pm
Posted by Hot Carl
Prayers up for 3
Member since Dec 2005
61226 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 1:35 pm to
quote:

But, I'm not sure he is an everyday player on a championship team. Good UI option to have if that's what he wants to be, but he'll likely transfer.


This. If he’s even welcomed back (if we miss on some portal guys), I doubt he’ll be here next year anyway. He’s already been a role player on a national championship team, most baseball players like to actually play baseball.
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
20998 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 1:55 pm to
quote:

Could he contribute next year? Or are we expecting him to transfer out?


After this past season where every player was trashed at one time or another on this board do you trust the opinions you are going to get?
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
68447 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 2:11 pm to
I don’t really expect him to make a noticeable impact early on, but Nippolt will stand tall once the weather gets colder.
Posted by Tigerpride18
Lakewood Colorado
Member since Sep 2017
30988 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 2:42 pm to
Holy shite that’s corny
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Augusta, GA
Member since Mar 2014
9917 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 4:46 pm to
Late inning defensive substitution.
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