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re: Some observations from fall baseball so far
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:17 pm to TDsngumbo
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:17 pm to TDsngumbo
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We’re going to repeat in 2024. I really believe that
We will be good enough to repeat in 2024. Whether we do or not is another thing.
Think about how absolutely loaded we were last year. Now think about how difficult of a road it was, and how close we came to elimination. Winning it all is so incredibly difficult to do. This team could put together a better resume, stack up more team accolades, and run into a buzzsaw in a super.
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Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:18 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
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Pearson playing 2B as well.
This is my prediction. It seems like a very CJJ type move with all the OF depth we have. I was really surprised Pearson wasn't playing 2B when Dugas was struggling with his injury last year.
I wonder if CJJ has changed Braswell's swing. He was a .255 hitter last year so that's a pretty big turnaround
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:20 pm to Yeti_Chaser
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I wonder if CJJ has changed Braswell's swing. He was a .255 hitter last year so that's a pretty big turnaround
Jay Johnson has improved hitting everywhere he's been, so I don't think it's a stretch to think that he has helped him improve.
Still though, we are talking about a pretty small sample size. I am feeling confident saying that SS is his to lose at this point though.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:20 pm to SoloTiger
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I had Braswell at 9/30 or .300 when I added up Scuba's numbers. You sure .375? Maybe I made a mistake.
I cant say everything is 100% accurate as its literally manually typing in a spreadsheet what scuba says but by week this is what I have for Braswell:
Oct 5-8 = 3 for 6
Oct 12-15 = 3 for 9
Oct 19-22 = 3 for 8
Oct 27-29 = 0 for 1 (only appeared in 1 of 3 scrimmages this past weekend)
9 for 24, .375
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:23 pm to Yeti_Chaser
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This is my prediction. It seems like a very CJJ type move with all the OF depth we have. I was really surprised Pearson wasn't playing 2B when Dugas was struggling with his injury last year
I'd like to hear from people who were at the scrimmages how comfortable he looked at 2B. And maybe more importantly, was there a big dip in defense when he was there over our "true" infielders that have been rolling out there.
My guess is that JJ just sees the production in the OF and knows that he's going to be leaving some serious pop on the bench. So he's testing these waters to see if he can get all of them in the lineup together somehow.
I absolutely loved Dugas, but he was painful to watch at 2B after his injury. LSU should never be switching out the SS and 2B based on where they think balls will be hit to try to hide a player. I want us to have a solid middle INF again.
This post was edited on 10/31/23 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:24 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
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If you try to read into the way the position has rotated so far, this position seems completely up in the air. There was a whole slew of guys switching in and out here, and recently we have seen Kling and Pearson playing 2B as well.
It could mean that JJ feels:
1 - none of the regular infielders are showing they can take firm control of the position
2 - our OF depth looks so great that he's trying to see which one of them can handle 2B in order to get the most out of the lineup
I am all on board getting Pearson or Kling into 2B if it means we can get another big bat in the lineup in the OF next to Bingham and either Pearson/Kling. Lots ot play with in the OF and not many options at 2B.
Guidry seems like a long ways away still but things can change quick there. Braswell seems like the no question SS right now. Milam has struggled big time to start out and I thought he could be a factor in the MIF.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:25 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
I know he played 2B in HS. Don't know how good or bad
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:27 pm to thunderbird1100
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I am all on board getting Pearson or Kling into 2B if it means we can get another big bat in the lineup in the OF next to Bingham and either Pearson/Kling
Me too, as long as it doesn't mean 2B is a massive defensive hole like last year.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:29 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
Jones will bat .190 this season and lead team in HR’s…..reminds me of Kyle Schwarber.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:32 pm to tigerbait3488
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Jones will bat .190 this season and lead team in HR’s…..reminds me of Kyle Schwarber.
I dont think Jay will allow that to happen. He got benched last year when the SOs started to pile up even though he would knock one out the park at times. Jones has got to learn how to hit with 2 strikes and it's not a power swing every time
He really doesnt have to hit .300 or anything if he can knock out 20-30 home runs, but .190 aint it in a Jay Johnson lineup.
This post was edited on 10/31/23 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:33 pm to LSUDonMCO
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It's football season Bro!
Or as I like to call it, fall baseball season
This post was edited on 10/31/23 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:34 pm to thunderbird1100
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He really doesnt have to hit .300 or anything if he can knock out 20-30 home runs, but .190 aint it in a Jay Johnson lineup
He needs lessons from Tommy White.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 2:49 pm to thunderbird1100
There will definitely be holes in the offense but what caliber players like Crews & Morgan don't leave holes? Pitching will be our strength.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:08 pm to thunderbird1100
Jake brown and Kade Anderson are definitely both two way players.
I’m a little surprised Kade hasn’t gotten a look at the plate and in the outfield.
I’m a little surprised Kade hasn’t gotten a look at the plate and in the outfield.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:26 pm to Meauxjeaux
I watched Pearson play some 2B Sunday. He definitely looks comfortable there. I imagine he would be adequate there.
I think Jay wants Milam or Guidry at 2B and probably more Milam. It hasn't happened yet.
In the OF, Larson, Mitchell, Frey and Brown who are all currently on the bench look to have more offensive potential than Milam and Guidry.
Pearson makes sense at 2B,but he hasn't had a good Fall if that means anything.
I think Jay wants Milam or Guidry at 2B and probably more Milam. It hasn't happened yet.
In the OF, Larson, Mitchell, Frey and Brown who are all currently on the bench look to have more offensive potential than Milam and Guidry.
Pearson makes sense at 2B,but he hasn't had a good Fall if that means anything.
This post was edited on 10/31/23 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:29 pm to N2daWild
Not to mention Ruddell and Paul. OF is stacked. 2B not so much.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:29 pm to Hold That Tiger 10
How well will Tommy White hit without following Crews?
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:33 pm to lsupicker
Solo Tiger mentioned that to me Sunday. Who is going to protect White in the lineup?
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:35 pm to N2daWild
On a positive note. Jones does look improved defensively.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:41 pm to lsupicker
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How well will Tommy White hit without following Crews?
He hit pretty damn well his freshman year at NC State. I'm sure White will hit just fine.
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