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Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:11 am to
Posted by N2daWild
Member since Jul 2019
11372 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:11 am to
Perhaps this will still be addressed in the portal but I was wondering who the backup SS will be next year?
Posted by Glizzy_gang
Member since Sep 2023
861 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:16 am to
I would think we will be relying on an incoming freshman. There is currently no one on the roster that could play that position decently everyday. Maybe a couple that could make a spot start, but not someone that you really trust at that position

With roster numbers getting tight, I'd imagine we probably don't get one from the portal, unless we get a guy that's okay with moving to 3rd/2nd. Then if Milam would get hurt they would slide over
Posted by ProjectP2294
West St. Louis County
Member since May 2007
77888 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:22 am to
quote:

I was wondering who the backup SS will be next year?


Ethan Clauss and Jack Ruckert
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12872 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:30 am to
Is there any chance that Frey has arm/shoulder issues? I can't remember what the injury was that slowed him down last year.
Posted by BayTiger13
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2022
2622 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:32 am to
It's been fixed for a year now.
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
12872 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:35 am to
quote:

It's been fixed for a year now.

But it was his throwing shoulder? Idk maybe that could be another reason that he isn't being ranked higher. If it was an injury to his throwing shoulder and he hasn't really shown his arm since the injury. FTR I still think he's gone even where he's currently being ranked. Just talking about why he's not going higher with his measurables
This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 9:35 am
Posted by BayTiger13
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2022
2622 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:41 am to
It was his throwing shoulder but I don't think he has any lingering issues.

Maybe further along in his career it could come back but by that time it wouldn't matter. Was the same deal Tommy White had and he came back throwing the ball fine.
Posted by lsu711
Member since Sep 2003
15273 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:41 am to
Ruckert has a lot to clean up defensively to be an SEC shortstop. The bat will play somewhere.

I heard Arkansas is kicking the tires again on Larson.
Posted by Wichita Co Tiger
Texas
Member since Apr 2023
3886 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:46 am to
Switching gears a little from the backup SS deal, I’m guessing we won’t know anything on Nate Taylor for a few weeks since he’s pitching in the Cape?
Posted by N2daWild
Member since Jul 2019
11372 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:48 am to
quote:

Ethan Clauss and Jack Ruckert


That just makes me a little nervous. I would feel better with a veteran glove even if his offense is a little weak. I'm sure Jay has given it more thought than me.
Posted by covtgr
Covington
Member since Aug 2004
1384 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:55 am to
Hunt Palmer had a run down today of who he thinks is back vs gone. Link below. Sounds like he has some info and this is not just a guess:

Obviously Gone: Kade/Eyanson/Jones/Dickinson/Mayers/Shores

Likely Gone:
Frey
Stanfield

Toss Up:
Ware

Likely Back:
Cowan
Reaves
Noot
Primeaux


Hunt
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
9508 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:56 am to
I wonder when the NIL amounts will start taking a psychological toll on players that are receiving big checks but not performing up to expectations.

Regardless, Jay needs a raise.
Posted by ccarrone0313
Member since Jul 2021
1682 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:59 am to
I think DeCremer is close to being in the boat. The more I dig, the more I like that pickup. Oregon St not thrilled about losing that one and thought he would be a potential rotation piece.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
290732 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:35 am to
DeCremer looks like a potential closer to me. Wipe out stuff but high effort delivery which I’m not convinced is suitable to start
Posted by ccarrone0313
Member since Jul 2021
1682 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:40 am to
I think there’s a ceiling on both sides but I can see the closer profile as well.
Posted by SoloTiger
Member since Aug 2016
10879 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:51 am to
Want Nate Taylor.
Posted by ccox11
Member since Sep 2014
1276 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:54 am to
I hope either Frey, Stanfield, Larson, or a portal outfielder in the same realm are on the roster. I'm really hoping the conversation between Jay and Ashton was that if Frey and Stanfield both sign, come back and start in left field. It would be a mature approach. There would be no better place for him and no better player for us at that point.
Posted by Cliff Booth
Member since Feb 2021
3241 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:58 am to
quote:

Likely Back:
Cowan
Reaves
Noot
Primeaux


If the floor for the rotation is Evans, Noot, Cowan, that's a pretty nice position to be in.
Posted by FirstRoundPick
Member since Jan 2013
214 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:58 am to
quote:

Larson


He's in the transfer portal.
Posted by GeauxFish31
Member since May 2024
3036 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:01 am to
We know that, but is he there because he thinks one of Frey/Stanfield comes back? What if they don’t? Had to enter if they do, I bet he comes back if those two go pro.
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