|
|
Post by nashvillestag on Jan 23, 2024 10:27:51 GMT -5
Hard to believe, but the team will be down at UNC Greensboro for their opening series of the season starting February 16th. A month or so in the South and then hopefully decent weather by mid-March will comprise the bulk of the non-conference portion of the schedule. Results sometimes are hard to analyze unless you are a hard-core follower of the sport on a national level, but in any event based on the strength of the squad recently and the fact that some key guys will be back, I'd like to believe they will hold their own early even against some programs that have been able to train outside. Looking forward to being at the home field when the guys finally make it home with hopefully a good record in tow to get us excited. Lots of good things have been happening with Fairfield athletics lately and certainly Stag Baseball has been a leader in that regard.
|
|
|
|
Post by ricat1455 on Jan 23, 2024 13:19:33 GMT -5
This should be a fascinating series to watch. UNCG is the school previous C/DH Matt Venuto had transferred to. Should be interesting to watch how the bats come together given that Venuto, Handal, Becchetti, and Pagliarini all transferred/ are playing pro ball. That right there is 50% of the team's 97 homeruns and 45% of RBIs to make up for.
|
|
|
|
Post by dannynoonan on Jan 25, 2024 13:00:32 GMT -5
I'm not sure what is factored into Massey's preseason ratings in terms of transfers in/out, etc, so for what it's worth, they have FU #207 overall (https://masseyratings.com/cbase/ncaa-d1/ratings), and #1 in the MAAC (https://masseyratings.com/cbase2024/12475).
|
|
|
|
Post by ctbobs on Jan 25, 2024 14:33:50 GMT -5
I'm not sure what is factored into Massey's preseason ratings in terms of transfers in/out, etc, so for what it's worth, they have FU #207 overall (https://masseyratings.com/cbase/ncaa-d1/ratings), and #1 in the MAAC (https://masseyratings.com/cbase2024/12475). Stags finished 2023 at 176 |
|
|
|
Post by dannynoonan on Feb 6, 2024 13:34:44 GMT -5
A little early for this, but Baseball America has us winning the MAAC tourney and being hosted by Vandy in the regional round, along with L'ville and Northeastern: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-projected-field-of-64/These projections mean little in early February, but considering what we lost from last year, it's nice to see the respect our program has. |
|
|
|
Post by vastagman on Feb 6, 2024 17:37:25 GMT -5
A little early for this, but Baseball America has us winning the MAAC tourney and being hosted by Vandy in the regional round, along with L'ville and Northeastern: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-projected-field-of-64/These projections mean little in early February, but considering what we lost from last year, it's nice to see the respect our program has. Might need to stop by when the boys come to Fairfax, VA in early March to take on George Mason ... if it isn't freezing outside.  |
|
|
|
Post by stag76 on Feb 7, 2024 11:39:27 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by brokenboat on Feb 7, 2024 12:04:06 GMT -5
Excited to see what this squad can do. From the outside looking in it appears that despite all the key losses to the MLB and transfer portal this team will still have a potent offense. Pitching will remain the big question as to whether we can go from a Good to Great season. McVeigh is a known commodity but the rest of the pitching staff brings reasons for hope and concern. The freshman pitchers look talented on paper but it takes time to mature and get college ready.
|
|
|
|
Post by stag76 on Feb 16, 2024 9:39:25 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by jenningsbeach on Feb 16, 2024 16:08:36 GMT -5
Starting lineup:
Catalano LF
Ferrara SS
Bergevin 1B
Hibbard C
Bucciero RF
Sturino 2B
Schmalze DH
Strollo CF
Nomura 3B
McVeigh P
No Zach Selinger.
Matt Venuto is playing 1B and batting cleanup for UNC Greensboro
|
|
|
|
Post by paulie74 on Feb 16, 2024 16:11:17 GMT -5
First Stags hit of the season goes to Dean Ferrara. Single.
|
|
|
|
Post by paulie74 on Feb 16, 2024 16:16:56 GMT -5
Venuto strikes out with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the first.
|
|
|
|
Post by paulie74 on Feb 16, 2024 16:21:41 GMT -5
McVeigh controls the damage loading the bases with a single and 2 HBP.
Stags down 0-1 top of the 2nd.
But rally in top of the 2nd to lead 3-1.
|
|
|
|
Post by dannynoonan on Feb 16, 2024 16:23:00 GMT -5
It's very disappointing that UNCG is not streaming any of this weekend's games.
|
|
|
|
Post by paulie74 on Feb 16, 2024 16:34:22 GMT -5
It's very disappointing that UNCG is not streaming any of this weekend's games. Especially since its the home opening weekend. |
|
