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re: Pitching could be interesting next year
Posted on 4/20/26 at 1:14 pm to Bacon84
Posted on 4/20/26 at 1:14 pm to Bacon84
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I would not be surprised if Bide or Serna decided to transfer to avoid competition.
It’ll be Arambide. He will want to start routinely for his draft stock. DHing won’t get it done.
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Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:00 pm to PP7 for heisman
Pearson hasn't been bad at 3B from what I've seen. He makes routine plays. His range is pretty limited and he doesn't have a rocket arm, but he can hold down third.
His hitting has been on and off and while I think he's got a good swing and approach, he's not done enough to lock down 3rd for next year.
His hitting has been on and off and while I think he's got a good swing and approach, he's not done enough to lock down 3rd for next year.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:12 pm to ProjectP2294
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The improvement at catcher will naturally come from the pitchers improving. We're setting wild pitch records right now. Those the are pitches too bad for the catchers to even get to.
The reason we have such a high number of wild pitches is because the catchers cannot execute a basic chest block of balls in the dirt. The ball gets by and the pitcher is charged w wild pitch. An average catcher would have made the block. This is equivalent to an infielder who is too slow to reach a ground ball. There is no error on the play and the pitcher is charged with a hit, whereas as an average infielder with mobility would field the ball for an out.
Good catchers and good defense are what provides a chance to have excellent pitchers. Look at the support Andersen and Evanston had in both areas last year.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:13 pm to ifyoubuildit
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The reason we have such a high number of wild pitches is because the catchers cannot execute a basic chest block of balls in the dirt. The ball gets by and the pitcher is charged w wild pitch.
They have a stat for when it’s the catchers fault.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:19 pm to ProjectP2294
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They have a stat for when it’s the catchers fault.
You seem fairly knowledgeable about baseball, but maybe I have been wrong. If you can’t acknowledge that average or good catching will prevent a significant number of wild pitches, when compared to poor catching, I don’t know what to tell you.
Same w defense in the field. If you can’t acknowledge that average or good defense will lead to fewer balls being scored as hits, when compared to poor defense, I don’t know what to say.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:28 pm to ifyoubuildit
I get what you’re saying, the Derek Jeter thing, essentially.
I just don’t think our pitchers are executing well enough what they’re being asked to do to get a true read on the abilities of the catchers.
I just don’t think our pitchers are executing well enough what they’re being asked to do to get a true read on the abilities of the catchers.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:28 pm to PP7 for heisman
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Yeah the worst thing for them would be to both be in the lineup every day and rotate between DHing and catching so they can stay fresh and perform at a higher level and both improve their draft stock at the same time. That would fricking suck so bad for them. They're totally going to transfer. You people are retarded. They will both 100% be on the roster next year and each have 65+ starts.
I’d be happy for them both to still be here. But it’s definitely not “100%” they’ll both be on the roster next year….
65+ starts? They definitely can’t both have 65+ starts behind the plate, and when it comes to DH. JJ is going to put the bat in the lineup he thinks gives him the best opportunity, right now that Bide/serna whoever isn’t catching.
There is no guarantee. You don’t know what bats will be on the team, who will be hot at any given pt in the season.
Not to mention, JJ likes to play lefty/righty matchups.
Who will DH will be a fluid situation based on who is the best/hottest bat not playing a position, and lefty/righty matchups.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 2:30 pm to ifyoubuildit
Like are you saying that it’s the pitchers fault that we have so many passed balls? Because if so I would disagree with that statement. So many pitches right off the plate would hit the glove of the catcher and go to the back stop. That’s on the catchers and both catchers technique are terrible. Hell Serna really doesn’t even know how to hold the glove and receive a pitch 2 inches off the ground. He has an awkward way of holding the glove on low pitches.
And what’s with runners on base that both catchers are on there knees or sitting down on there arse to receive the pitch? That’s a freakin no no yet it happens all the time. Only time that should happen is when nobody is on base. I mean that’s little league stuff you learn that in
And what’s with runners on base that both catchers are on there knees or sitting down on there arse to receive the pitch? That’s a freakin no no yet it happens all the time. Only time that should happen is when nobody is on base. I mean that’s little league stuff you learn that in
Posted on 4/20/26 at 4:38 pm to LSUminati
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Yeskie was not the pitching coach for Skenes
That’s right. Forgot it was Johnson in 23 before he headed to UGA.
Yeskie’s work with Anderson and Eyanson is still pretty impressive, though.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 5:24 pm to Double Oh
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I don't want him at 3B. Move him to 1B. Move Braun to OF. Serna and Bide can catch and DH. We need to get more athletic and defensively better and Pearson at 3B is not the answer.
I applaud Pearson for his improvement at 3rd. He’s pretty much maxed out what he’s capable of and he’s been better than others who tried this season. That said, we know he’s athletically limited and there will better out there in the portal and possibly recruiting.
It feels like the ideal spot for Pearson would be as a PH who can be a capable reserve at 1st or 3rd. Braun and Yamin both look better and more athletic at 1st and Jay made it clear we need to upgrade the infield defensively. Losing Milam, that means upgrading 2nd and 3rd a good bit above what we’re seeing this year, plus finding a good defensive SS.
It wouldn’t shock me if Pearson moved on if he sees this writing on the wall. We’ll see.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 5:34 pm to ProjectP2294
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You have nothing to base this on.
You think we’re going to pay prime NIL to 2 guys who play the same position? It would be one thing if one looked like one could become a great to elite defensive catcher. Do you see that? I don’t.
The roster numbers are always a constraint, so it just seems like with all of our needs for next season, we will may have to choose one and then either play Yamin some as the 2nd C and possibly rotate him elsewhere or bring in a more proven defensive catcher to rotate with the starter.
Maybe Jay tries to sell one or both on playing DH and continuing to rotate like this year, but the loser in that race can likely leave and land a starting C gig elsewhere.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 5:35 pm to DeltaDoc
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masses
quote:Bwahahaha
ready to fire him
Posted on 4/20/26 at 5:41 pm to Bacon84
quote:Unless something goes horribly wrong in their development, and barring injury, Arrambide and Serna will be in the lineup every day in 2027.
65+ starts? They definitely can’t both have 65+ starts behind the plate, and when it comes to DH. JJ is going to put the bat in the lineup he thinks gives him the best opportunity, right now that Bide/serna whoever isn’t catching.
quote:Again, unless they are just absolutely at their peak of ability, they will both be in the lineup regardless. Of course anything can happen and they can just blow and get benched, but that can happen anywhere.
There is no guarantee. You don’t know what bats will be on the team, who will be hot at any given pt in the season.
Not to mention, JJ likes to play lefty/righty matchups.
quote:See above. Bide/Serna are not going to be susceptible to R/L benching. Like how Curiel or Jake Brown are not susceptible to R/L benching. They will likely be 2 of your biggest, if not your 2 biggest, power threats in the lineup next season. They are both 20+ HR potential guys.
Who will DH will be a fluid situation based on who is the best/hottest bat not playing a position, and lefty/righty matchups.
If they are not good enough, they will not play. Jay clearly thinks they are good enough. Do not overthink this. Jay won't. You don't need to either.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 5:48 pm to misey94
quote:I just disagree with this. He's a much better athlete than given credit for, and like I said, he is learning the position on the fly. This isn't a case of Brasswell moving over to 3rd after playing short and hitting his peak right away. I think he's got TONS of room for improvement, and I mean that in a positive way.
I applaud Pearson for his improvement at 3rd. He’s pretty much maxed out what he’s capable of and he’s been better than others who tried this season.
quote:Feel like he won't be back if this is his role.
It feels like the ideal spot for Pearson would be as a PH who can be a capable reserve at 1st or 3rd.
I mean look how much better White was in his second year here. At NC State, he played 8 games at 3B, 13 at 1B, and 35 at DH. After a full season starting at 3B, he was light years better. Now, take Pearson, who is new to the position entirely. I know he's older, but he has plenty of room to grow into a power hitting corner infielder.
Just not ready to give up on him that easily.
That said, you do need wholesale changes in the middle infield. Ruckert and Clauss better be ready to compete with some 3 and 4 year players.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 7:16 pm to thunderbird1100
I think I just saw that Moore having season ending surgery.... not TJ. The tweet also said he's returning next year as a Junior to maintain his draft leverage.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 7:23 pm to dallastiger55
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I look forward to another off-season of pumping up Guidry
Hopefully not, hope he leaves for the draft. This reminds me of Beau and Bryce Jordan from Barbe who we never seemed to be able to get rid of.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 7:30 pm to Jim Hopper
And they are both terrible catchers
Posted on 4/20/26 at 7:35 pm to PP7 for heisman
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65+ starts? They definitely can’t both have 65+ starts behind the plate, and when it comes to DH. JJ is going to put the bat in the lineup he thinks gives him the best opportunity, right now that Bide/serna whoever isn’t catching.
Unless something goes horribly wrong in their development, and barring injury, Arrambide and Serna will be in the lineup every day in 2027.
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There is no guarantee. You don’t know what bats will be on the team, who will be hot at any given pt in the season.
Not to mention, JJ likes to play lefty/righty matchups.
Again, unless they are just absolutely at their peak of ability, they will both be in the lineup regardless. Of course anything can happen and they can just blow and get benched, but that can happen anywhere.
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Who will DH will be a fluid situation based on who is the best/hottest bat not playing a position, and lefty/righty matchups.
See above. Bide/Serna are not going to be susceptible to R/L benching. Like how Curiel or Jake Brown are not susceptible to R/L benching. They will likely be 2 of your biggest, if not your 2 biggest, power threats in the lineup next season. They are both 20+ HR potential guys.
If they are not good enough, they will not play. Jay clearly thinks they are good enough. Do not overthink this. Jay won't. You don't need to either.
you're flat wrong....
one of the 2 will be behind the plate, and in the lineup, everyday.
If the other team is starting a lefty, sure, whoever is not behind the plate will DH. However, against a righty, I am not so sure.
Who knows who will be on the roster net year, but currently, Braun is your only left handed bat that looks to be a "lock" for the lineup for next year.
JJ will want another left handed bat in the lineup, and that is not bide or Serna.
more importantly than all that.... I am not sure that bide and Serna will both stay to compete for time behind the plate...
I hope they are both on the roster next year.... but I am not so sure they will be.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 7:36 pm to misey94
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I applaud Pearson for his improvement at 3rd. He’s pretty much maxed out what he’s capable of and he’s been better than others who tried this season. That said, we know he’s athletically limited and there will better out there in the portal and possibly recruiting.
It feels like the ideal spot for Pearson would be as a PH who can be a capable reserve at 1st or 3rd. Braun and Yamin both look better and more athletic at 1st and Jay made it clear we need to upgrade the infield defensively. Losing Milam, that means upgrading 2nd and 3rd a good bit above what we’re seeing this year, plus finding a good defensive SS.
It wouldn’t shock me if Pearson moved on if he sees this writing on the wall. We’ll see.
Agree we need to get better at 3 spots in infield. Ig he stays i think its at 1B or a DH type against lefties
Posted on 4/20/26 at 9:36 pm to Bacon84
quote:Yes. I know. I said that multiple times.
one of the 2 will be behind the plate, and in the lineup, everyday.
quote:I can tell you with about 95% certainty, Serna/Bide will be DHing if they're not catching.
If the other team is starting a lefty, sure, whoever is not behind the plate will DH. However, against a righty, I am not so sure.
quote:And we have to replace RF, CF, LF, SS, 2B. At least. There is plenty room for more LHH in the lineup that doesn't take out a middle of the order power bat.
JJ will want another left handed bat in the lineup, and that is not bide or Serna.
It is FAR more probable than not that both Bide and Serna are in the lineup for 90%+ of games next season.
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