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I looked up Curiel before originally posting. I thought it was him prior but it looks like Logan was slightly higher. Splitting hairs between the three.
And yes, very subjective depending on the source. Either way, I'm happy to get another top ten prospect.
I'm willing to give the teenager the benefit of the doubt of a few days to make a final decision. It' s also possible the the delay was on our side trying to account for NIL money. I'm assuming we were not prepared for this development.
And yes, very subjective depending on the source. Either way, I'm happy to get another top ten prospect.
I'm willing to give the teenager the benefit of the doubt of a few days to make a final decision. It' s also possible the the delay was on our side trying to account for NIL money. I'm assuming we were not prepared for this development.
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Isn't Schmidt is the highest rated HS prospect to ever make to LSU campus?
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No.
Who is? Genuine question. I know you just default to be being condensing and assume everyone else is being a dick as well.
If Schmidt isn't, he has to be very high on that list, right?
re: Logan Schmidt isn’t signing with the Cleveland Guardians. But will he join the Tigers?
Posted by sqt18 on 8/1/26 at 7:10 pm to Major Dutch Schaefer
Anyone who isn't excited about this is insane or just being hardheaded. Isn't Schmidt is the highest rated HS prospect to ever make to LSU campus? Especially considering he's a three year player.
Yes, it might now work out. There's no way to guarantee the future. Obviously he could just transfer out next year. But still. A consensus overall top ten national recruit coming isn't a bad thing.
All hyperbole aside, is he the highest rated player we've ever landed?
Yes, it might now work out. There's no way to guarantee the future. Obviously he could just transfer out next year. But still. A consensus overall top ten national recruit coming isn't a bad thing.
All hyperbole aside, is he the highest rated player we've ever landed?
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I don’t know why anyone would have a problem with this.
The hypocrisy is my only issue with it. The same university was texting a dude who was literally in class on another campus telling him to break his agreement.
And poor optics. They look petty simply because it's LSU players. I agree wholeheartedly that the "kids" should be held accountable to their obligations. This just seems like the wrong 1st fight to pick.
That's not really the way it works. Teams have signing discussions before drafting a player and have an agreement in place. Curiel was rated below the 5th prospect just about everywhere.
He can either demand full slot and get drafted outside the top ten (which pays 6Mish). Or he can agree to below slot value and go number 5 (and get paid 6Mish). He didn't cave.
Yes, the Pirates are a cheap organization but this is not an example of it. They overpaid the next four picks by a combined 2.2M. Almost identical to the savings on Curiel. It's a pretty common strategy in the draft every year.
He can either demand full slot and get drafted outside the top ten (which pays 6Mish). Or he can agree to below slot value and go number 5 (and get paid 6Mish). He didn't cave.
Yes, the Pirates are a cheap organization but this is not an example of it. They overpaid the next four picks by a combined 2.2M. Almost identical to the savings on Curiel. It's a pretty common strategy in the draft every year.
re: Jay's in a great mood tonight
Posted by sqt18 on 7/13/26 at 2:37 pm to PP7 for heisman
Federal Baseball
Hopefully their team reporting is accurate.
"The Nats picked up three consecutive high school hitters from picks 15 to 17, and while Murphy and Galason are unlikely to sign unless something goes wrong in the signing process with Williams or Harris"
Hopefully their team reporting is accurate.
"The Nats picked up three consecutive high school hitters from picks 15 to 17, and while Murphy and Galason are unlikely to sign unless something goes wrong in the signing process with Williams or Harris"
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Kolby Stringer is gonna be a good one for you guys going forward! Seen him grow from little league to a dominant high school pitcher. A college strength and conditioning program is going to do wonders for him!
I think you're trying to jinx it. Well played.
re: MLB Draft Thread
Posted by sqt18 on 7/12/26 at 2:00 pm to Leon the pro
From my understanding, there is no cap at this point. It is all based on how much the teams can save elsewhere. Technically speaking a number of teams could theoretically meet it.
There will also be some dart throw picks on highly rated, undrafted guys. Think Cameron Johnson in 2023. He was drafted in the 20th round with essentially no chance of signing. Seemed like a back up plan in case one of the Cards top picks didn't sign.
There will also be some dart throw picks on highly rated, undrafted guys. Think Cameron Johnson in 2023. He was drafted in the 20th round with essentially no chance of signing. Seemed like a back up plan in case one of the Cards top picks didn't sign.
re: MLB Draft Thread
Posted by sqt18 on 7/12/26 at 1:51 pm to Pilot Tiger
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only 7 hs players taken in rounds 7,8,9,10 combined seems insane
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. After round 10, the round a HS is drafted doesn't really matter. It's only about what kind of war chest the team has been able to save.
We could lose a commit in any round going forward if the team saved enough elsewhere.
Don't start counting the roster spots yet.
re: MLB Draft Thread
Posted by sqt18 on 7/12/26 at 1:40 pm to purplepylon
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Grant Fontenot to the Royals at 299
Royals saving some slot money so far.
re: MLB Draft Thread
Posted by sqt18 on 7/12/26 at 1:25 pm to Pilot Tiger
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I love LSU
Nice edit from your original post which will not be spoken again.
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The MLBPA doesn’t give rat’s arse about minor league players. I’m sure they couldn’t care less about the rights of the amateur players that would be affected by that proposed rule.
I generally agree with that sentiment. They care about players currently in the league and will concede rookie money if it inflates veteran salaries.
The PAs might posture and pretend it's a major concession during negotiations to win elsewhere though.
Similar to when the NFLPA slashed rookie contracts and set slot caps. No one is actually at the table to fight for incoming guys. Their money just gets reallocated.
Now the MLB draft is a completely different beast so I'm very intrigued to see how this plays out.
re: In reference to framing pitches…
Posted by sqt18 on 6/7/26 at 12:29 pm to RUKIDDINGME
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Framing is an art. As a former college catcher you have to know when to frame. The catching something out of the zone and pulling it back is actually more harmful than beneficial. The art is extending the arm and catching it in a natural looking position. Positioning your catchers mitt in a way to receive it closer to the zone. Most of today’s catchers do not receive the ball well.
Everything you say is true but isn't consistently accurate in the college game unfortunately. Umpires consistently fall for guys pulling balls back into the strike zone. It's frustrating to watch.
Ironically, the worse the "frame" job, it seems the higher chance of success. Even with our teams. Our recent catchers are sub standard at receiving but seem to steal more strikes than Milazo, Hernandez or Papierski did.
re: Defending CWS Champs should get an auto-bid
Posted by sqt18 on 5/25/26 at 7:05 pm to KingofthePoint
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I agree with you completely, but what does that have to do with defending champions getting an automatic berth?
It was directed to the people here downplaying the affect a prolonged run has on the next season. Some are saying it's only an excuse with minimal effect.
It definitely should not grant an auto berth though.
re: Defending CWS Champs should get an auto-bid
Posted by sqt18 on 5/25/26 at 1:29 pm to KingofthePoint
Obviously terrible take by OP and I'm not making excuses for the terrible LSU season. It was an inexcusable debacle.
However, to pretend that making a finals run in the prior year doesn't hurt just isn't accurate and is ignoring empirical evidence.
Since 2021 (portal), both the CWS winner and runner up have had significant decline in the following year. Literally all 10 teams.
Champion win totals drop 34% and runner ups drop 33%. Average win totals go from 52 to 34. Win percentage goes from 75% to 57%. The data is almost identical for both champions and 2nd place.
However, to pretend that making a finals run in the prior year doesn't hurt just isn't accurate and is ignoring empirical evidence.
Since 2021 (portal), both the CWS winner and runner up have had significant decline in the following year. Literally all 10 teams.
Champion win totals drop 34% and runner ups drop 33%. Average win totals go from 52 to 34. Win percentage goes from 75% to 57%. The data is almost identical for both champions and 2nd place.
re: Where the hell is the game in the RHSTV app?
Posted by sqt18 on 2/22/26 at 4:20 pm to Srbtiger06
From what I've read on here, you have to caste to the TV from a mobile app and can't watch directly on the app.
It sounds absurd but hopefully that helps.
It sounds absurd but hopefully that helps.
re: Absolutely no excuse with technology today
Posted by sqt18 on 2/14/26 at 10:05 am to cmjellybean
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Been saying this for years! Not hard to do. I’m also for electronic balls and strikes, but baseball’s a traditionalist, stubborn sport. Tennis added electronic line calling and nobody bitches about line calls anymore.
I just don't understand the argument against electronic strike calls. Yesterday, their catcher was jerking the mitt close to a foot to "frame" strikes and he was getting the calls. Coastal's "amazing" catcher last year did the same. That just isn't supposed to be effective at high levels of baseball.
As a freshman catcher in high school, my coach made fun of me for trying that.
re: What other teams have tried to steal Lane from ole miss?
Posted by sqt18 on 1/27/26 at 10:34 am to turnpiketiger
There were reports that Miami was making a quiet play for him as well. Sounds absurd now but at the time Miami had just lost 2 of their last 3 games and looked like they might implode.
Fans were grumbling about Cristobal.
Fans were grumbling about Cristobal.
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He may not admit this but he donated a smooth million towards BK buyout if they could get Kiffin. He and Kiffin are good friends and he wanted him in BR. So behind the scenes he helped the cause.
Lane trying to recruit him to the dark side.
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I’m sure it’s mostly from overloading his mouth too
I'm just reading the room. And yeah, he definitely talks shite. You're not wrong.
His takes just seem more reasonable than most of that clan.
He is not an LSU fan. He grew up here and loves the city and is a huge Saints supporter. We all loved him when he plastered billboards blasting the NFL after the Saints loss.
Went to Ole Miss and supports them. Just like we all do with our alma mater. The hate is just weird.
Went to Ole Miss and supports them. Just like we all do with our alma mater. The hate is just weird.
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