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re: Q&A with LSU head baseball coach Paul Mainieri, Part 1
Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:30 pm to Northshore_LSU
Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:30 pm to Northshore_LSU
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I mean at some point Hampton will be a starter right? I know he’s knocking some rust off after putting Jalen Hurts through the ground but he’s too talented to not come around soon
Yea I mean it's a different sport.
If you're one of those that get mad that Hughes can't hit for average don't expect Hampton to just jump in and hit 0.300
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Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:44 pm to Adam4848
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it's a different sport.
Exactly. One of the greatest athletes of any sport, Michael Jordan couldn’t get the hang of hitting. He probably could have excelled at almost any sport he tried. Hitting is just something different.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:45 pm to Lester Earl
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Lester Earl
I'd like to do research and find out how many of your 246K+ posts have a larger percentage of upvotes than downvotes....
Id bet its astonishing
Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:47 pm to Adam4848
Mo Hampton would have been a first round draft pick if he would not have signed to play football for LSU. It will take him some time to catch up but I think he will be the starting center fielder by the sec tournament.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 12:49 pm to ColeLSU
downvotes are a function of me making other people feel stupid over time. It is what it is at this point.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:02 pm to Lester Earl
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downvotes are a function of me making other people feel stupid
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:16 pm to LSURussian
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LSURussian
exhibit #1
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:18 pm to Northshore_LSU
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I mean at some point Hampton will be a starter right?
He started to really put some good at bats together the last few scrimmages by hitting some balls hard, but just right at people. He eventually got one to poke through the infield in the last one on Sunday.
For his sake alone, I wish they would have had a few more scrimmages (although, I'm sure they have been doing some things this week, but just not open to public) to see if that hit would have led to some confidence and open the gates a little.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:21 pm to upgrade
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I think that’s up to him. If he can get caught up with pitching and start hitting consistently then he probably will start. If he can’t hit, then there’s other outfielders who can.
Does anyone remember what Mainieri said about his conversation with Ed regarding Hampton's participation level in football during the spring? Or does anyone know?
I'm curious if it will change some now with the hiring of Pelini and installing a new system. Seems like they would want Hampton around for spring practices so that he stays up to speed for the Fall.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:24 pm to TigerLaw40
Regarding Hampton, I can't wait to see him run the bases.
Last Sunday when he finally got a base hit he then stole second AND third base on consecutive pitches.
Last Sunday when he finally got a base hit he then stole second AND third base on consecutive pitches.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:25 pm to Lester Earl
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downvotes are a function of me making other people feel stupid over time. It is what it is at this point.
Let’s not forget how this childish “discussion” started. You were shown to be wrong about who was playing CF.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:28 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
I'm excited that Travinski is getting a serious shot at being the DH. I've said all spring that he just looks really good with a bat in his hands and has had some good swings.
I am a bit nervous though at the thought of either having Cabrera in center in order to put Dugas in right and Doughty at 2nd; or putting Mathis at SS and Doughty at 3rd, to allow for Travinski. I definitely get and agree that gives us our best hitting lineups; but man, defensively all of those combinations have looked a bit rough in the fall and spring.
One thing is for sure, that without Gio or Hampton in center, this will definitely be one of our slowest outfields we have had a in a while.
I am a bit nervous though at the thought of either having Cabrera in center in order to put Dugas in right and Doughty at 2nd; or putting Mathis at SS and Doughty at 3rd, to allow for Travinski. I definitely get and agree that gives us our best hitting lineups; but man, defensively all of those combinations have looked a bit rough in the fall and spring.
One thing is for sure, that without Gio or Hampton in center, this will definitely be one of our slowest outfields we have had a in a while.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:30 pm to LSURussian
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Regarding Hampton, I can't wait to see him run the bases.
Last Sunday when he finally got a base hit he then stole second AND third base on consecutive pitches.
Agreed. I was there on Sunday and that was awesome to watch. The throws weren't even close to getting him; and they weren't bad throws.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:30 pm to Screaming Viking
My point about CF firmly stands.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:30 pm to TigerLaw40
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Does anyone remember what Mainieri said about his conversation with Ed regarding Hampton's participation level in football during the spring? Or does anyone know?
quote:LINK
To play both sports, Hampton would be unavailable to baseball for fall practice and would be limited during spring football, which usually ends in mid-April.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:34 pm to Lester Earl
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So Cabrera played CF once out of what, 12 scrimmages?
Cabrera played center at least twice that I saw this spring. Not to mention, he played it nearly all of fall ball.
As for Toups, I think he ends up more of a reserve utility player; but will likely be one of the first substitutions late in games we are winning, or will get some opportunities in midweek games. Mainieri seems to really like him. And he has looked pretty good when getting his chances; so there is reason for him to like him.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:38 pm to geauxtigers33
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It will take him some time to catch up
Ding ding ding
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:39 pm to TigerLaw40
According to scuba’s scrimmage report
First team CF reps by game
Gio: 7
Toups : 1
Hampton : 1
Cabrera 1
First team CF reps by game
Gio: 7
Toups : 1
Hampton : 1
Cabrera 1
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:39 pm to TigerLaw40
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One thing is for sure, that without Gio or Hampton in center, this will definitely be one of our slowest outfields we have had since the SR with Stony Brook.
FIFY
Posted on 2/12/20 at 1:40 pm to Lester Earl
quote:"No one other than Gio or Hampton have played CF in any of the scrimmages." - LINK
My point about CF firmly stands.
Then you'd STILL be firmly wrong...
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