Men UConn Baseball 2022

[huskymedic]

 

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[dbmill]

I have had the impression over the last 10 years or so, basically the time frame that I have really followed UConn baseball, that the UConn coaching staff has always looked for strikeout pitchers, and increasingly so as the years go by. This does make sense in college ball, considering the number of errors and misplays that occur in the field by most college teams. Reducing the number of balls put in play via the use of strikeouts is certainly a logical step in this regard. Also, there is no question that pro ball is looking for strikeout pitchers as well, so that also attracts attention to the baseball program as well.

 

[UConnRock]

I have had the impression over the last 10 years or so, basically the time frame that I have really followed UConn baseball, that the UConn coaching staff has always looked for strikeout pitchers, and increasingly so as the years go by. This does make sense in college ball, considering the number of errors and misplays that occur in the field by most college teams. Reducing the number of balls put in play via the use of strikeouts is certainly a logical step in this regard. Also, there is no question that pro ball is looking for strikeout pitchers as well, so that also attracts attention to the baseball program as well.

The “all or nothing” home run mentality has also filtered down the the college level. Striking out a lot does not hold the stigma of the past. So it is not just the pitching, but also the batting mindset of the opponents

 

[dbmill]

The “all or nothing” home run mentality has also filtered down the the college level. Striking out a lot does not hold the stigma of the past. So it is not just the pitching, but also the batting mindset of the opponents

No question that mentality is coming down to the college level, I'll agree with that.

Ah, but since this is college ball there is certainly the possibility of misplays in the field on any batted ball. Because of this, while I certainly enjoy seeing UConn hit home runs, I still want to see UConn hitters put the ball in play and give the opposition the chance to make a mistake, since that is still a big part of the college game. Very few college teams play a completely clean brand of baseball, that's for sure.

 

[huskymedic]

First weekend in a long time without UConn Baseball… and it sucks!

 

[dbmill]

First weekend in a long time without UConn Baseball… and it sucks!

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We had 17 straight weekends of UConn baseball, now it is gone for the duration.

 

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For those who don't check out the Transfer Portal thread, Chris Brown is now listed in the D1baseball.com transfer portal.

2022 D1Baseball Transfer Tracker • D1Baseball

Who's in the transfer portal and on the move in 2022? We have you covered.

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2022 D1Baseball.com All-America Teams • D1Baseball

Player of the Year Ivan Melendez of Texas headlines the D1Baseball All-America teams.

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Austin Peterson picks up a D1Baseball Third Team All American selection

 

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2022 D1Baseball.com All-America Teams • D1Baseball

Player of the Year Ivan Melendez of Texas headlines the D1Baseball All-America teams.

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Austin Peterson picks up a D1Baseball Third Team All American selection

 

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UConn lands @ #15 in Baseball America ‘s Final Top 25 Poll for 2022.

-> Previously ranked: NR
Record: 50-16, 16-5 in Big East
Weekend record: 13-1
NCAA Tournament: 4-3, eliminated in super regionals

After coasting through much of the regular season against overmatched competition in the Big East, Connecticut played inspired baseball in the postseason. First, it won the College Park Regional, defeating host Maryland in a Monday game seven at the end of regional weekend. Then, it went to Stanford and won the opening game of a super regional against the Cardinal before dropping the final two games. The Huskies might have missed a chance to get to Omaha in 2022, but it likely won’t be the last time they reach that stage. <-

 

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Collegiate Baseball News has UConn @ #16: Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Div. 1 Poll (6-27-22)

 

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Collegiate Baseball News has UConn @ #16: Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Div. 1 Poll (6-27-22)

UConn is also #16 in the final USA Today Coach’s Poll: NCAA Baseball Coaches Poll | USA Today Sports

UConn is also #16 in the NCBWA Final 2022 poll: Ole Miss (42-23) tops final 2022 NCBWA Poll

 

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Funny that BA has us rated 2nd highest out of any poll at the end of the season…

 

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[dbmill]

I definitely agree with this. Would be a nice little improvement to the UConn baseball home game experience:

 

[hardcorehusky]

I definitely agree with this. Would be a nice little improvement to the UConn baseball home game experience:

I thought that was weird. We had the dipping dots stand on the left field side available for some of the games, but the Dairy Bar ice cream truck was only there for the last weekend series.