So … even though its (checks calendar) July, Fangraphs just released its “Top 29 Nats prospects for 2022” ranking. Today its the featured story at Fangraphs, along with the side-eye tag line of “This is one of the worst farm systems in baseball.” So, thanks for that! I suspect Eric Longenhagen got a little too busy this year, and a ranking that he released in April last … [Read more...] about Fangraphs/Longenhagen top 29 Nats Prospects
2022 Draft Coverage: More Mocks and More Ranking Boards
Lets catch up on the last month or so of Mocks and draft rankings, to take the pulse of where we are 3 weeks out. This is the first time i’ve split up the Mock Draft posts, since it makes no sense to include mocks from the winter with mocks that are posted just ahead of the draft, when intel is at its best. Also, i’ve decided to just include “Draft Rankings” along with Mock … [Read more...] about 2022 Draft Coverage: More Mocks and More Ranking Boards
Tetreault: found gold or short term fluke?
Tetreault shows some serious promise. Photo via federalbaseball.com The selection of Jackson Tetreault is the latest in a long line of Nationals decisions driven by signing bonus dollars paid years ago and 40-man roster status, as opposed seemingly to on-the-field performance. Is that a fair statement? Is it too early to tell? Lets explore. The team gave no less than … [Read more...] about Tetreault: found gold or short term fluke?
2022 CWS Finals: Ole Miss Wins!
Ole Miss wins! Photo via Getty Here’s how the finals between Ole Miss and Oklahoma played out: Game 1 Ole Miss opted to go with a “bullpen game” instead of putting out their predicted starter on shorter rest, and it ended up paying off in spades. Reliever Jack Dougherty got the call. And he delivered, throwing 5 perfect innings to start the game before tiring in the … [Read more...] about 2022 CWS Finals: Ole Miss Wins!
2022 CWS Group Play Recap
We’re to the final of the 2022 CWS tournament; here’s a recap of group play in Omaha. Resources/links I use heavily during CWS time: D1baseball’s tournament central page, which has all the games in one place.Top 25 lists according to d1baseball, baseballamerica, and usatoday Coaches poll. WarrenNolan’s RPI rankings Full Field of 64 at d1baseball.com Full field of 64 … [Read more...] about 2022 CWS Group Play Recap