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Message: [QUOTE="huskymedic, post: 4445238, member: 549"] [MEDIA=twitter]1597350563104305153[/MEDIA] The cut to the chase… -> UConn will have several talented arms in the mix for starting rotation jobs in the spring. For instance, sophomore righthanded pitcher Ian Cooke took a sizable step forward this fall. Cooke emerged toward the end of fall workouts, and he will go from a guy who earned 20 appearances — just six starts — to someone likely in the weekend rotation. He was anywhere from 90-94 and up to 95 mph with his fastball in the fall, along with solid secondary stuff. Another safe bet to in the weekend rotation is transfer lefthanded pitcher Andrew Sears. Sears, a transfer from Rhode Island College, was terrific this fall, sitting 90-93 mph with his fastball, along with solid secondary stuff, while Stephen Quigley, another transfer, is a talented righthander who will be in the rotation mix. Quigley was anywhere from 89-92 mph with his fastball this fall and made a strong impression on MacDonald, Penders and Co. <- Also mentioned w/ regards to starting rotation: - Brady Afthim. “Afthim worked primarily out of the bullpen for UConn last season, and he could find his way to the starting rotation in the spring.” - Jack Sullivan: “Sullivan was 88-91 mph with his fastball in the fall, and he is showing he can go through the batting order more than once.” - Braden Quinn: “Quinn was anywhere from 88-90 mph with his fastball this fall, while some had him up to 93-94 mph with the offering over the summer.” -> With those arms the primary ones in the mix for weekend starting jobs, it’s evident Josh MacDonald’s pitching staff once again will have quality depth. Why? Guys like Devin Kirby, Garrett Coe and Justin Willis also are back, while there are newcomers to watch as well. Kirby was up to 91-92 mph with his fastball with solid stuff this fall, Coe is a mid-80s guy with good command of the zone and Willis has made strides. <- -> “We lost some guys from last year’s team, but for the most part, we will have most of our starting lineup back in 2023,” Penders said. “I think we have two guys in Korey Morton and David Smith who have a chance to be two of the fastest guys in college baseball, so I really like the upside with this group.” <- -> Ben Huber is back at first base for the Huskies, while Bryan Padilla is back in the infield and TC Simmons is a premier defender who missed some of the fall with a minor injury. He will be ready to go in the spring. <- -> Sophomore Matt Garbowski is the favorite as of now. The talented backstop would’ve challenged Donlan for the starting job last year but had a rash of injuries that involved the hamstring and back. Penders said he’s now healthy and has a mature offensive approach. <- There’s more in the article regarding the new additions of UNC Asheville transfer Dom Freeberger, Infielder Luke Broadhurst, Wheaton College transfer Jake Studley, freshman Ryan Daniels, Maddix Dalena and Niko Brini. See if you can find a way to read if ya get the chance. [/QUOTE]

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