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So we'll likely lose both Winkels and Langer from the starting lineup and Casparius/Wurster/Polonia from the weekend starters and big RPs. Anyone else I'm missing?
 
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Dreaming but if Casparius is drafted lower than he should be & returns...and Frank makes it to campus...next year would be monstrous. I can dream.
 
navery12 said:
So we'll likely lose both Winkels and Langer from the starting lineup and Casparius/Wurster/Polonia from the weekend starters and big RPs. Anyone else I'm missing?
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Next season is certainly going to be a rebuilding/restocking effort, a lot of big names will be gone from both the pitchers and the position players.

I would think Casparius will get drafted and go. Polonia and Haus were both seniors, so they will be gone. Austin Peterson may be drafted, and I understand Gallagher is eligible for the draft as well. Wurster could be gone as well, although I do like the idea of him returning and becoming a starter (I wouldn't count on it, but it certainly sounds like an interesting idea. There are a bunch of guys like Simeone, Dunlop, Wang, and Mayock who received their degrees, I am not about to speculate on if they would come back.

On the field, the Fedko's and Winkel's are most likely all gone, although of the four of them I suppose there is a chance Christian could conceivably be back. He has a nice bat, but I'm not sure his fielding will get him drafted. He received his degree, so we'll see what happens with him. Bushling may or may not be back. As for guys from the bench, Devenney and Langer are gone as seniors/Grad students, and who knows about guys like Maycock and Hague.

It would seem the Brown and Crawford will be back on the corners, with Simmons and possibly Ferrer in the outfield. Depending on who does comes back, there will be a lot of patching up in the lineup and the mound. It will certainly be a brand new team. With or without Mozzicato, I'm sure the coaching staff will bring in a bunch of interesting recruits, whether they are freshmen or transfers of various stripes. Plus, it is always interesting to see what UConn player who did not get much or any playing time the previous season makes a jump in their ability to play. I'm inclined to think there will be a lot of good competition for playing time, but as I said before, it will be something of a rebuilding year.
 
uconnbaseball said:
Dreaming but if Casparius is drafted lower than he should be & returns...and Frank makes it to campus...next year would be monstrous. I can dream.
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I believe he was projected around the 160th best draft prospect, which would put him in 6th round. Whether that debacle vs ND has a significant negative effect on that position is yet to be determined, but it's probably around a quarter mill. He has some leverage as a junior, but not as much as he'd have had if not for Covid reducing the # of draft rounds last year. He'll lose whatever leverage he has if he stays for his senior year, but if he can improve his draft position to get into 4th round or better, that'll double or triple his slot money.

Mozzicato is somewhere between 50-75 on top prospect lists, so possible late 2nd round/early 3rd, slots that are still low 7 figures. I'd put it about 80-20 he goes in draft and signs.
 
My way too early predictions for Opening Day lineup and I don't know any new players other than the C who has been mentioned in the recruiting section. Of course I know there will be transfers, but this is going off what we have today.

LF- Stock
CF - Simmons
RF- Ferrer
3B- Brown
SS- Padilla
2B- Fedko (Hope) More than likely - David Smith
1B- Crawford
C- Garbowski
Dan Hurley - ?? Some newcomer or Ferrer and newcomer in RF
 
ATLDYKA said:
My way too early predictions for Opening Day lineup and I don't know any new players other than the C who has been mentioned in the recruiting section. Of course I know there will be transfers, but this is going off what we have today.

LF- Stock
CF - Simmons
RF- Ferrer
3B- Brown
SS- Padilla
2B- Fedko (Hope) More than likely - David Smith
1B- Crawford
C- Garbowski
Dan Hurley - ?? Some newcomer or Ferrer and newcomer in RF
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I neglected to mention Stock, my mistake. He could very well be gone as well, possibly to the draft. It would be great if he comes back, but I'm not counting on it. An automatic starter if he does return.
 
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I can only imagine that what we saw with football and basketball could happen with baseball and there could be a flood of kids hitting transfer market. With so many potential holes (I can’t disagree with anything you said @dbmill) there could be a possibility to add to the talent and depth via that route. Penders has shown a pension for not only taking transfers but having them excel in his program so we could be an attractive destination for kids who for whatever reason want to move on.
 
scotty0330 said:
I can only imagine that what we saw with football and basketball could happen with baseball and there could be a flood of kids hitting transfer market. With so many potential holes (I can’t disagree with anything you said @dbmill) there could be a possibility to add to the talent and depth via that route. Penders has shown a pension for not only taking transfers but having them excel in his program so we could be an attractive destination for kids who for whatever reason want to move on.
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That would certainly fall into transfers of various stripes. UConn has already gotten players such as Casparius, Stock, Willis and others from D1 schools, no reason not to expect it to continue. As always, always interested to see what California JUCO's come in as well.
 
dbmill said:
That would certainly fall into transfers of various stripes. UConn has already gotten players such as Casparius, Stock, Willis and others from D1 schools, no reason not to expect it to continue. As always, always interested to see what California JUCO's come in as well.
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Yes definitely will be a large amount of transfers this year. A lot of younger kids got hit with a log jam of players when the extra year of eligibility was given. Hopefully we can find some key arms and position players.
 
HookC22 said:
Yes definitely will be a large amount of transfers this year. A lot of younger kids got hit with a log jam of players when the extra year of eligibility was given. Hopefully we can find some key arms and position players.
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We also have kids already in the program who got caught in an internal Husky position log-jam. The fall will be interesting to see who rises up.
 
huskymedic said:
We also have kids already in the program who got caught in an internal Husky position log-jam. The fall will be interesting to see who rises up.
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One of the reasons I'm always interested in checking out what various Huskies are doing in summer ball.
 
huskymedic said:
We also have kids already in the program who got caught in an internal Husky position log-jam. The fall will be interesting to see who rises up.
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Very true. Tough position for a lot of kids. Grass isn’t always greener when transferring.
 
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I think Korey Morton is in line to start in the outfield. I think we will see Padilla or Tall Todd at SS and look for Phoenix Billings to either be in the outfield or infield. Heard great things about him and especially his athleticism. Basically, maybe 3 non pitcher returnees. Other than Crawford, I don't think we will see another big bopper unless somehow Ben Maycock makes it into the lineup.

From a pitching standpoint, I can see an almost new staff with Favieiri, Marrero, Coe, McBride and Gallagher returning. Just my 2 cents.
 
hardcorehusky said:
I think Korey Morton is in line to start in the outfield. I think we will see Padilla or Tall Todd at SS and look for Phoenix Billings to either be in the outfield or infield. Heard great things about him and especially his athleticism. Basically, maybe 3 non pitcher returnees. Other than Crawford, I don't think we will see another big bopper unless somehow Ben Maycock makes it into the lineup.

From a pitching standpoint, I can see an almost new staff with Favieiri, Marrero, Coe, McBride and Gallagher returning. Just my 2 cents.
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One noteworthy item is that Padilla was traveling with the team late in the season despite that it was obvious that he was being redshirted. You never know what is going to happen, but it would not surprise me if he takes the shortstop job if Bushling does not return. I'm inclined to think the transfer from LaSalle, David Smith, is the prime candidate for 2B assuming the likelihood of Christian Fedko not returning.
 
I thought that Kyler isn't draft eligible. Whats the deal here?
I know Stock is eligible and had an awesome year. I'd LOVE to have him back. Such a GREAT Bat and Glove.
Excited for Phoenix Billings and Garbowski. Real studs.
Hope Maycock makes it in lineup.
If Frankie Mozzicato makes it to Storrs what would be AMAZING!
 
mustafa said:
I thought that Kyler isn't draft eligible. Whats the deal here?
I know Stock is eligible and had an awesome year. I'd LOVE to have him back. Such a GREAT Bat and Glove.
Excited for Phoenix Billings and Garbowski. Real studs.
Hope Maycock makes it in lineup.
If Frankie Mozzicato makes it to Storrs what would be AMAZING!
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Generally speaking in a normal year, juniors are eligible for the draft. This was Kyler's third year in Storrs, so he is most definitely eligible. Don't be fooled by the label of him being a sophomore, as that takes into account everyone being granted an extra year of eligibility.

Some sophomores are eligible for the draft as well, depending on their date of birth. I have heard that Pat Gallagher is eligible as well, but I suspect he will be back in Storrs.

If Ben Maycock returns, I believe that would be his sixth year in Storrs. His first season he was cut from the baseball roster.
 
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alphasigko said:
40 runs allowed in 2 games? Pitching weakness?
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Take it with a grain of salt somewhat. The ND 26 runs was inflated in that we threw in the towel mid way through the game to save whatever arms we had left to come out of the losers bracket. But yes, I agree, still not a good look optically.
 
huskymedic said:
We also have kids already in the program who got caught in an internal Husky position log-jam. The fall will be interesting to see who rises up.
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Also, due to the nature of college baseball with roster limits and limits on scholarships, every year UConn has a few players transferring out of the program. It would not be a big surprise to see this happen this summer and fall as well, in fact it is pretty much an expecting thing to happen.
 
The deluge of players staying behind and playing another season has an effect on the MLB draft - guys like Gallagher who had a decent year might have been drafted under normal circumstances late round. With all the guys who came back eligible for the draft plus less rounds, guys who are later picks will probably return to college.
 
dbmill said:
There are a bunch of guys like Simeone, Dunlop, Wang, and Mayock who received their degrees, I am not about to speculate on if they would come back.
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Angus Mayock is the first Husky to show up in the transfer portal
 
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