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Posted on 2/2/09 at 4:29 pm to josh336
a major red flag i saw with ochinko last season was how long his swing was, i.e., his hands didn't go straight to the ball, instead taking a circuitous/elongated route to each pitch. the good news is that this can be readily improved. i hope such is the case for the 2009 season.
Posted on 2/2/09 at 9:56 pm to lawball29
bump for the night
Posted on 2/2/09 at 10:23 pm to lawball29
quote:
a major red flag i saw with ochinko last season was how long his swing was
That's always been the case with Ochinko, and I assume it will continue to be the case.
Posted on 2/2/09 at 10:25 pm to lawball29
quote:
a major red flag i saw with ochinko last season was how long his swing was, i.e., his hands didn't go straight to the ball, instead taking a circuitous/elongated route to each pitch. the good news is that this can be readily improved. i hope such is the case for the 2009 season.
he tries to hit a HR every time
Posted on 2/3/09 at 2:51 pm to Lester Earl
Second Base
Ryan Schimpf (Jr.)
Tyler Hanover (Fr.)
Chris MeGhee (Sr.)
Standing at 5’8, Ryan Schimpf, may not look like your ordinary powers number type of guy. However if you watch closely there’s really not anything this kid can’t do from the left hand side of the plate. After leading the Tiger’s in triples last season and finishing third on the team in HR’s you’d think he would stop there. However, Schimpf also is one of the primary threats on the base paths has the green light nine times out of ten in pretty much any situation. What makes Schimpf the vital asset to the team is how fancy he can eat up ground balls in the hole and throw across his body in a matter of split seconds. He did not record his first error of the entire season last year until midway in conference play while playing up the middle of the infield. Tyler Hanover a coveted infielder from the heart of North Carolina was a steal in my book. The likely hood two years ago that he would get away from the Tar Heels and the MLB draft lead me to believe he’s going to be special after he learns the ropes and becomes Schimpf’s heir once he passes on the torch. I essentially believe that the competition Hanover puts on Schimpf everyday at practice will in turn make both players better at this respected position and if Hanover is not able to see time at second base Mainieri will make room for him someplace else.
Grade: B+
Ryan Schimpf (Jr.)
Tyler Hanover (Fr.)
Chris MeGhee (Sr.)
Standing at 5’8, Ryan Schimpf, may not look like your ordinary powers number type of guy. However if you watch closely there’s really not anything this kid can’t do from the left hand side of the plate. After leading the Tiger’s in triples last season and finishing third on the team in HR’s you’d think he would stop there. However, Schimpf also is one of the primary threats on the base paths has the green light nine times out of ten in pretty much any situation. What makes Schimpf the vital asset to the team is how fancy he can eat up ground balls in the hole and throw across his body in a matter of split seconds. He did not record his first error of the entire season last year until midway in conference play while playing up the middle of the infield. Tyler Hanover a coveted infielder from the heart of North Carolina was a steal in my book. The likely hood two years ago that he would get away from the Tar Heels and the MLB draft lead me to believe he’s going to be special after he learns the ropes and becomes Schimpf’s heir once he passes on the torch. I essentially believe that the competition Hanover puts on Schimpf everyday at practice will in turn make both players better at this respected position and if Hanover is not able to see time at second base Mainieri will make room for him someplace else.
Grade: B+
Posted on 2/3/09 at 2:54 pm to Adam4848
I agree, this is very much a position of strength for us, I would give it an A.
Posted on 2/3/09 at 5:20 pm to josh336
I agree with Josh...A or A-
Posted on 2/4/09 at 3:28 pm to Jdirt
Third Base
Derek Helenihi (Sr.) *
Austin Nola (Fr.)
Wet Delatte (Fr.)
While it may be tough to replace the arm strength and leadership abilities Michael Hollander possessed, Helenihi has a chance to do things that surpass last year’s stats. After searching for a starting position in the beginning of the 08 season, Helenihi was given a chance the first Sunday series and never looked back. Getting off to a hot start, Derek switched in and out of positions before landing a spot in RF where he had one of the strongest arms at a position not familiar to an average infielder. What a season can change as Helenihi is back to his natural side of the infield where he showed incredible glove work and touch fielding ground balls. No body’s for sure what the slump toward the end of the season had on his mental aspect, but Helenihi says he’s more ready about the start of this season than he ever has been in his entire career. Backing him up looks to be done by a mixture of youth including names such as Austin Nola and Wet Delatte. Nola a High School All-American has a major league body with plenty of room to fill out coaches say.
Grade: B-
Derek Helenihi (Sr.) *
Austin Nola (Fr.)
Wet Delatte (Fr.)
While it may be tough to replace the arm strength and leadership abilities Michael Hollander possessed, Helenihi has a chance to do things that surpass last year’s stats. After searching for a starting position in the beginning of the 08 season, Helenihi was given a chance the first Sunday series and never looked back. Getting off to a hot start, Derek switched in and out of positions before landing a spot in RF where he had one of the strongest arms at a position not familiar to an average infielder. What a season can change as Helenihi is back to his natural side of the infield where he showed incredible glove work and touch fielding ground balls. No body’s for sure what the slump toward the end of the season had on his mental aspect, but Helenihi says he’s more ready about the start of this season than he ever has been in his entire career. Backing him up looks to be done by a mixture of youth including names such as Austin Nola and Wet Delatte. Nola a High School All-American has a major league body with plenty of room to fill out coaches say.
Grade: B-
Posted on 2/4/09 at 4:31 pm to Adam4848
We need D.Helenihi to have a great year. If he does, our offense will be that much better.
Thanks Adam. You are my hero!
Thanks Adam. You are my hero!
Posted on 2/4/09 at 4:41 pm to Ryan3232
Posted on 2/4/09 at 5:05 pm to Adam4848
Thanks Adam! 
Posted on 2/4/09 at 5:07 pm to Ryan3232
quote:
We need D.Helenihi to have a great year. If he does, our offense will be that much better.
ya think?
Posted on 2/4/09 at 5:41 pm to Adam4848
Nothing against Hollander, who was a great leader, but his actual offensive and defensive contributions won't be missed. Helenihi is already a better hitter than Hollander was and Hollander made a boatload of errors because his strong arm was launching balls off target quite often.
Hollander brought intangibles, but Helenihi brings production.
Hollander brought intangibles, but Helenihi brings production.
Posted on 2/4/09 at 7:23 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:
GynoSandberg
Your comment was not needed.
Posted on 2/4/09 at 7:30 pm to Adam4848
quote:
Ok guys and gals looks like I'll be doing this for another year.
Fixed it for ya!
Adam, thanks for compiling all of the data, I appreciate your time. I'm really excited about BB this season, February 20th can't come soon enough.
Posted on 2/4/09 at 7:35 pm to IM4LSU2
great stuff Posted on 2/4/09 at 8:45 pm to Baloo
quote:
Helenihi is already a better hitter than Hollander
if he hits like he did in the middle of the year
if he hits like he did at the end of the year, he might be the worst hitter on the team
Posted on 2/4/09 at 8:54 pm to Lester Earl
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he might be the worst hitter on the team
He is the worst hitter out of the starters. The only reason he is starting is because he is a senior, he has good defense, and because there is no other real good veteran option there behind him. I like him, don't get me wrong, but every other starter is better, plain and simple.
Posted on 2/4/09 at 9:04 pm to Lester Earl
quote:There is no way to know how well or how poorly DH will hit this year, but all he has to do is hit better than .290 to be a better hitter than MH. MH had a strong senior season at the plate (.297 with some really clutch hits), but he hit only .290 over his 4 years at LSU.
quote:
Helenihi is already a better hitter than Hollander
if he hits like he did in the middle of the year
if he hits like he did at the end of the year, he might be the worst hitter on the team
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