Was at the game yesterday and I'm starting to feel better about this team. The conditions were 60 degrees but the winds were swirling from different directions all game and gusting up to 30mph I'd guess. This led to a ton of fielding errors especially by Samford.
To me this team may end up being a very good hitting team especially the way the young guys are contributing now. Newcomers Grant Kay, Will Smith and Colin Lyman are all hitting the ball well and Jeff Gardner Zach Lucas are just crushing it. We know Sutton Whiting can hit and is lethal on the bases and Cole Sturgeon has been solid. Danny Rosenbaum has to stay consistent but when he's on he can really be a powerful hitter. Alex Chittenden seems to be struggling a bit at the plate but he's made up for it with his fielding at 3rd base. Catchers Gibson and Crain are both great behind the plate and dependable at bat.
Samford came in at 11-5 and had a good team last year but I know the competition is getting ready to get a whole lot better, still, I like the potential of this team. I guess the big question is going to be starting pitching and finding the right rotation. Sounds like it's Funkhouser/ Ruxer/ Sparger/ Kidston for now.
FWIW that's my 2 cents. GO CARDS!
This post was edited on 3/15 10:39 AM by Louisvillian
