2005 Spring Practice

Saturday January 29 scrimmage notes:

NOTES:

The day started overcast and chilly, in the mid 50's.   About the 7th inning, the sun broke out, and made it a little warmer. 

A lot of stuff happening at the park today, including about 15 scouts hanging out.   Radar guns were in abundance, and I'm sure that got everyone going.  Most of the guys topped out in the 89-93 range, with each radar gun showing something a little different.   I'm sure we could have an entire discussion on radar guns, their calibration, and the location (and angle) of the radar guns themselves. 

Health:

Well, it seems to be that time of the year where we are getting some "tweaks", here and there.  At least 7 or 8 guys have some kind of ailment, with only 1 appearing to be serious (at this time).   One of our Freshman pitchers is apparently going to have TJ surgery next weekend.   One other pitcher is doing rehab on his TJ repaired elbow.   At least 2 outfielders are dealing with shoulder (throwing) issues, and another handful of guys are dealing with hamstring, groin, or other leg issues, and aren't running full speed.  As stated earlier, the only 1 that appears serious at this time, is the TJ surgery scheduled for next week.

On the good side, Freshman Mark Robert is out of his walking cast, and is doing better than expected with his ankle injury. 

Correction:

I stand corrected on something we were debating on www.yogwf.com  - Bogusevic is clearly the fastest guy on the team.   We (I) had some debate on short burst speed vs long running, and which guy should be lead off hitter.  After some verbal "spanking" at the park, it appears that 1-2 will probably (can change later) Bogusevic, and then Barket.  Spots 3-6 should be very interesting with Owings, Hamilton, Dini, and the rest of the guys.  One interesting note - if you are look back at where Jones historically plays his Freshman (Aubrey, Cannizaro, Tony G.), look for some of the freshman to back in the 7, 8, or 9 position. 

Play by play - up to 8 1/2 innings.  Morgan and Latham pitched after that, but I was taking a break and socializing a little, so no play-by-play.

1st Inning: 

Black (JR pitching for Green)

Missed most of this inning, but came in with 2 runners on, nobody scored.

Green (Gomes pitching for Black)

Bogusevic f/o cf.  Barket single up the middle, steals 2nd.  Dini f/o ss.  Owings f/o rf.

2nd Inning (0-0 after 1)

Black (JR pitching)

Holland f/o 1st.  Rice K. Southard f/o 1b.

Green (Gomes pitching)

Morgan K (looking). McFadden K (sw).   Guidry walk. Everett  f/c, guidry out at 2nd.

3rd Inning (0-0 after 2)

Black (Bogusevic pitching for green)

REbowe f/o ss.  Riser f/o short rf. Manzella g/o 3rd.

Green (Gomes pitching for Black)

Whitman f/o rf.  Bogusevic g/o front of plate, catcher to 1st (out). Barket walks.  Dini hits monster home run over left fence, net, and into back yard.  Owings f/o cf.    2 runs.

4th Inning (2-0 Green after 3)

Black (Bogusevic pitching for Green)

Hammilton singles to cf.  Thrown out at 1st (leaning towards 2nd). Madden f/o 1st (foul). Emaus K (sw).

Green (Gomes pitching for Black)

Morgan g/o ss.  McFadden (aka The Natural) fouls, hits light structure and breaks a light cover, then f/o cf. Guidry singles.  Everett  walks. WHitman f/o short lf (Tommy). 

5th Inning (2-0 Green after 4)

Black (Bogusevic pitching for Green)

Holland g/o 2nd. Rice g/o 3rd.  Southard f/o lf.

Green (Worster pitching for Black)

Rebowe singles.  Bogusevic GDP (couldn't ran hard to 1st).  Barket - grounds to 3rd, but E on throw, safe.  Steals 2nd.  Dini - infield hit.  Owings K (sw).

6th Inning (2-0 Green after 5)

Black (Bogusevic pitching for Green)

Riser HBP.  Manzella f/o rf (foul)  Hamilton f/o short lf. Madden - K (looking) on a questionable inside strike (imo).

Green (Worster pitching for Black)

Morgan walks.  Whitman runs for Morgan.  McFadden hit and run, f/c out at 1st.  Whitman to 2nd. Guidry f/o rf.   Everett l/d off pitchers glove, safe at 1st.  Double steal, safe at 2nd as Manzella cuts off the throw, no attempt to steal home.  Rebowe walks, bases loaded.  Bogey walks, rbi (Whitman).  Barket g/o 3rd, good play by Emaus, and good scoop by Hamilton.  1 run.

7th Inning (3-0 Green after 6)

Black (Owings pitching for Green)

Emaus f/o rf. Holland f/o 3rd.  Rice singles cf, then steals 2nd.  next batter (I believe Southard) K looking. 

Green (Worster pitching for Black)

Dini f/o cf. Owings f/o 3rd.  Morgan K (sw).

8th Inning (3-0 Green after 7)

Black (Owings pitching for Green)

Riser K (sw). Manzella singles. Hamilton singles to right side. Rice to run for Tommy.  Madden singles l/cf, rbi (Rice).  Emaus f/o (foul rf).  Holland bloop hit short r/f, 2 rbi (Hamilton, Madden).  Rice K (looking).  3 runs.

Green (Worster pitching for Black)

McFadden g/o ss.  Guidry kine drive f/o 2nd.  Everett singles right side, steals 2nd.  Whitman singles, rbi (Everett). Whitman steals 2nd. Rebowe f/o cf.  1 run.

At this point, I quit taking notes.  Both Morgan and Micah pitched, and for the 1st time that I have witnessed, the batters got to Morgan.  

If you see any mistakes, contact me : dave@wavebaseball.com