tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61563500750329275062011-11-27T19:58:01.619-05:00Buckeye Ninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209181042438038402noreply@blogger.comBlogger5831100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-10958831333783644582011-05-13T20:59:00.006-04:002011-05-13T22:28:54.569-04:00

Those who followe my twitter know, but I have had a bit of a family issue with my mother having a tumor and ultimately surgery on the 26 of the month, it's thrown a fell things in loop of late, work hours, financial priorities, actual desire to write, but I'm back for now.As the weather finally feels a bit like spring, unfortunately the season is in its final stages, in little over two weeks from

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Before providing a preview on the Michigan Wolverines (13-25, 6-6), here are a few links from outside publications relating to the Ohio State baseball team.Mark Znidar of The Columbus Dispatch has a story on Andrew Armstrong and his recovery from arm surgery as the pitcher operates well following surgery.Jeff Svoboda of Buckeye Sports Bulletin provides a preview of the weekend and touches on

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Close your eyes for a moment and think back to when you were 13 and think of your best friend. The person who knew you better than anyone else. The one who knew how you got the scar on your knee. The one whose house you spent just as much time in as yours. The friend you laughed with, cried with, and would go to bat for time and time again.Now, imagine that friend trying to conquer you in a midst

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-62735774343573107482011-04-28T19:37:00.003-04:002011-04-28T19:46:26.804-04:00

While the final product is far from a reality, a few interesting tidbits have been made public or shared of the Ohio State schedule that can be passed along. As shared by opposing coach Dan McDonnell the midweek series between Louisville and Ohio State is set to resume after the year hiatus, though the teams did tangle in game two of the season in the Big East-Big Ten Challenge.The dates with the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-17216521872627766022011-04-28T19:14:00.010-04:002011-04-28T19:33:53.590-04:00

Picture credited to Jason Werling of the Sandusky RegisterThe recruiting efforts of the Ohio State staff are show in the abilities to receive early commitments from players not yet finished with their junior season. The trend continues as Ohio State's class of freshmen for the 2012-13 season has now grown by one with the commitment of infielder Xavier Turner of Sandusky.Turner joins Delaware's

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-59894970845755402742011-04-28T18:54:00.004-04:002011-04-28T19:14:36.485-04:00

Once again Ohio State lost an opportunity to take the field due to the weather as an unfavorable forecast mixed rain off and on throughout the evening hours saw the Wednesday night date between the Buckeyes and Bobcats be cancelled.Without a midweek game, the Buckeyes surely chomping at the bit to get back on the diamond, and who better to take out the anticipation and frustration if you're an

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-11841572696168412542011-04-26T14:56:00.003-04:002011-04-26T14:59:13.952-04:00

Surprise surprise, rain has once again found its way intro Central Ohio and as a result tonight's game between Marshall and Ohio State has been canceled. Ironically this is a game that was just added to the schedule last week to make up for lost games but Mother Nature is proving to be a trickier customer for the Bucks than BBCOR bats and wild pitches.As a result of the season's fifth game lost

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-11606306459356720712011-04-25T15:38:00.004-04:002011-04-25T15:55:48.403-04:00

Just a collection of news and notes on all things Ohio State baseball that is on the Internet. In this update we hear from on of Ohio State's latest class of 2011 commits, a former Buckeye on the cusp of the majors, and the midweek previews from the Ohio State Athletic Communications on Marshall and Ohio who the Buckeyes respectively host and travel to on Tuesday and Wednesday.Porter Picks

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To catch up on things, I'm attempting to look at the Buckeyes team as it enters the back-half of the Big Ten schedule. To be honest, I really do not know what to make of the team collectively. Some Big Ten statistics are great such as the few hits the opposition has collected, the slugging percentage, batting average, opponents average. While some statistics are ugly and don't match the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-82857651429638008292011-04-24T16:22:00.005-04:002011-04-24T18:24:22.948-04:00

It has nearly been a month since I last spoke on the Ohio State baseball team. As I resume those duties I realize not much as changed. I last updated the Buckeyes' record with the team at 8-10 overall and 0-0, on the eve of the Big Ten season. I come back with the team having gone 2-2 in non-conference play, defeating Akron twice, while falling to Bowling Green and Miami, while going 6-6 in

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-45335759323971389342011-03-25T18:02:00.005-04:002011-03-25T18:09:14.269-04:00

Like the Buckeyes I too have been out west. Was in Las Vegas the 14-23 visiting family as well as taking in TCU-UNLV for a feature for PerfectGame.As hectic as the Ohio State schedule was with the rainouts, postponements, and such so was mine, by the way the weather wasn't overly great in Nevada either, infinitely better than Ohio, but the same stuff that bothered NorCal was providing too many

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-81499631945667854182011-03-13T14:07:00.006-04:002011-03-13T15:06:25.759-04:00

The only good that came with today's embarrassing loss to Army is that it allowed myself the chance to work on alliteration as you can see in the title. Outside of that, the Buckeyes took a giant step backwards in falling 14-9 to an Army team that came in with just one win in 11 contests. This is a bad loss. This is a bad loss that stings more as I see St. John's is only 5-8 taking away any

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-32608654267000369672011-03-11T22:26:00.007-05:002011-03-11T23:32:21.625-05:00

As excited as I had been after three weekends and a 5-3 start, I made sure to drive home the point that four of the five wins have come against pretty bad competition. Even the win against St. John's doesn't appear to be what it was thought to be. Regardless, Ohio State had beat bad teams as a good team does.But they're still a bit from keeping up with the good teams as today's 12-1 loss to

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-2837980271125307782011-03-06T12:01:00.005-05:002011-03-06T12:10:37.017-05:00

The constant rains that have washed through Central Ohio the last three days have also wrecked havoc on most of the southeastern United States and were not too kindly on our baseball team. After having yesterday's game against host Western Carolina moved up, delayed, and ultimately postponed, the same with a projected evening game against Akron, today has fared no better, as weather will not

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-60654574865306706152011-03-04T19:22:00.010-05:002011-03-04T19:44:15.941-05:00

Just a quick rundown of things that are related to Ohio State baseball. I've tweeted these things, but for those not hit to twitter, a few newsworthy notes.Series moved to Target Field. With the Metrodome down and unplayable, the season-ending series versus the Gophers has been moved to the home of the Minnesota Twins, Target Field.Ohio State gained a commitment for 2011 Outfielder Pat Porter a

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-5621999268330498242011-03-04T18:19:00.007-05:002011-03-04T19:47:22.415-05:00

I did not intend to take such a lengthy, unannounced, and inconvenient break, but it happens. Normally I'd feel bad in such situations, but all things considered; school, work, professional aspirations, and just living the life of an amazing 24-year-old, I don't. Baseball is fun, supporting Ohio State can be too, but devoting the hours I may want to or need to with everything I want to do with

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-34302109691194713922010-12-20T01:27:00.002-05:002010-12-20T01:29:22.228-05:00

To help cover some of the expenses that come with trying to keep up with as much Buckeye baseball as possible, advertising on the sidebars may pop up in the future, or articles with links within in it, such as this, may occasionally pop up. Here is a quick post on the biggest professional news from the last week.There were a lot of fans, pundits, sports betting handicappers and even casual

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-91304371506310610152010-11-12T09:19:00.003-05:002010-11-12T10:37:44.410-05:00

As soon as I published part I I immediately thought of a handful of other notes and thoughts I had from the fall session of practices and intra-squad series. So without further delay, here are more bullet-points of Buckeye tidbits.*Catcher- Coach Beals has a small army of backstops. This after Dezse moved from behind the plate to first when in the field, David Fathalikhani transitioned into a

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-59116857666897250232010-11-11T18:46:00.005-05:002010-11-11T19:14:33.582-05:00

I've put this to the side for quite some bit and I apologize, midterms and other stuff have greatly hindered my time.But to get back to discussing the current Buckeyes I wanted to share a few thoughts before I really dig into what unfolded and what to expect come spring for the Scarlet and Gray.Thoughts From Fall Practices*Wetzel- One of the most prevalent thoughts and impressions took from the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-41930411997603434452010-11-11T18:07:00.005-05:002010-11-11T19:27:56.498-05:00

As mentioned yesterday the Early Signing Period is Nov. 10-17. While many student-athletes have ceremonies and submit their NLI on the first day of the period, the entire week is allowed for the letters to be submitted. As a result Ohio State provided a release stating Aaron Gretz, Eric Haase, Matt Panek, and Matt Wisler did indeed submit their NLIs and are officially a part of Buckeye

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-47156243643289717462010-11-09T19:13:00.005-05:002010-11-09T19:26:59.078-05:00

Wednesday, November 10th begins the Early Signing Period for National Letter of Intents to be sent to respective schools across the country in which student-athletes finalize their commitment to attend that school after graduation. While the period last seven days, and nothing official will be concluded until then, it is expected Ohio State and Coach Greg Beals will be on the receiving end of 8

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-46548117545888046172010-10-25T15:56:00.004-04:002010-10-25T16:06:22.132-04:00

Thrilled you all are I'm sure of who will be future Buckeyes, but I'm sure the desire is there to know what to make of the current Buckeyes and how Autumn practices went. Fear not as I am in the process of providing news, insights, and thoughts into the program after Coach Beals' first practice opportunities with the team.Below you will fine the schedule of events of fall ball recap.This Week:-

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With the addition of Minnesota catcher and first baseman Aaron Gretz, the first full recruiting class for Coach Beals now stands at six as we are a little more than two weeks away from the beginning of the early signing period.Gretz is a 6'0, 185 backstop from Apple Valley, Minnesota, as well the starting goaltender on his school's hockey team.On the diamond Gretz reportedly has a 1.96 second pop

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-62885575970045488142010-10-24T06:46:00.004-04:002010-10-24T06:55:16.657-04:00

With the early signing period running from Nov. 10 thru 17, the recruiting trail and ensuing commitments is gaining steam. The latest class of 2011 commit for Coach Beals and his Buckeye staff is Dublin Coffman shortstop Ryan Leffel.The 6'0, 180 middle infielder is Ohio State's first in-state position player and just second overall in the 2011 class joining Bryan's Matt Wisler.According to Big

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-16751123026447110252010-10-23T14:34:00.003-04:002010-10-23T14:40:22.801-04:00

A lead I reported Thursday night has been confirmed as Jacob Bosiokovic a right-handed pitcher and corner infielder from Delaware Hayes has committed to Ohio State. Bosiokovic becomes the second member of Ohio State's 2012 recruiting class.At 6'6, 190, Bosiokovic's future is unclear as the junior Pacer is talented both on the mound as well as at the plate. Perfect Game reports Bosiokovic reached

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-36138207895880908722010-10-10T09:44:00.011-04:002010-10-10T09:50:20.733-04:00

Bowles is Ohio State's First '12 CommitCANTON TWP. — Canton South High School baseball coach Trent McIlvain noticed Logan Bowles wearing a lot of Ohio State gear recently.“He’s pretty much changed his wardrobe,” McIlvain said. “He used to wear a lot of other schools.”Bowles likely will have his very own Buckeyes baseball uniform in a couple of years.Bowles, a junior, verbally committed to Ohio

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-6292132756992318502010-10-06T09:26:00.005-04:002010-10-06T09:31:52.716-04:00

Beals Era Begins for Buckeye BaseballFor the first time in 23 years Ohio State has a new coach, in Greg Beals, in charge of its baseball program as fall practices for the Buckeyes are now underway. On June 17th, Beals was named the 12th head coach in the history of Ohio State’s oldest varsity sport, after Bob Todd announced his retirement last season. Though Beals will be following Ohio State’s

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-4191608991854564822010-10-04T19:45:00.011-04:002010-10-06T14:05:35.080-04:00

Dezse and Greve Opt Buckeyes Over Yankees, Giants“I’ll never forget, I told him 'If you sign with the Yankees, you’ll never wear an Ohio State uniform, you’ll never be a Buckeye””. Those were the words that Ohio State head baseball coach Greg Beals felt struck a nerve with Ohio State freshman Josh Dezse. “I felt that when I said that to him.'"A 28th-round draft selection of the New York Yankees,

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-75982647802197597002010-09-29T18:31:00.004-04:002010-09-29T18:56:29.766-04:00

Ohio State baseball fans knew that new coach Greg Beals would be aggressive in recruiting. After already securing commitments from top prep players in the states of Michigan and Illinois, Beals' words were being back by actions. Beals latest coup might leave even the most reserved impressed.Cavan Cohoes has verbally committed to Ohio State becoming the 4th member of the class of 2011 recruiting

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-73470580886937824962010-09-24T13:46:00.005-04:002010-09-24T14:13:43.054-04:00

Over the summer there was quite a bit over buzz about the incoming freshman class for the Ohio State baseball program. With Josh Dezse and Greg Greve both being drafted, with both electing to head to Columbus over respective Yankees and Giants farm systems, long has a class been as anticipated as this one.Outside of Ohio, in neighboring Indiana, classmate Jacob Hayes was tearing the cover off of

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-73335957642644611392010-09-24T10:23:00.004-04:002010-09-24T10:54:37.207-04:00

A flurry of news relating to Buckeye Baseball has surprisingly come upon us in this last weekend of September. Instead of creating five separate posts, here is a News & Notes update.From a former Buckeye four-sport athlete, a grand reunion of former Buckeyes, and two would be future Buckeyes decided to attend college elsewhere, here is the latest and greatest in Ohio State Baseball news.Beals

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-33101709569891626022010-09-22T21:41:00.013-04:002010-09-22T22:14:44.621-04:00

Word around the college baseball landscape was Ohio State and Greg Beals were behind the 8-ball in recruiting due to the retirement of Coach Todd and the late start Beals had. Word is quickly changing, and now the Buckeye are making an impact in recruiting.The Buckeye Nine has learned that Ohio State has picked up the second commit in as many days, as Michigan catcher Eric Haase of Divine Child

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-31850263547212121092010-09-22T11:08:00.008-04:002010-09-22T13:06:03.039-04:00

The Ohio State baseball team has picked up its second verbal from a high school senior, the latest being Matt Panek of Cary-Grove HS, in Cary, Illinois. Panek a left-handed pitcher, joins Matt Wisler of Bryan, Ohio as the two student-athletes who have gave Coach Beals their word on being future Buckeyes.Beals has made it known pitching is a top priority, so it comes as no surprise that the first

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-46270849932238420952010-09-20T12:27:00.003-04:002010-09-20T12:32:32.493-04:00

As Ohio State concludes a four-day, two-a-days practice session before Autumn Quarter begins, announced are the dates that represent the end of Fall Ball. At the conclusion of the 27-day Autumn practice season will be the annual Scarlet & Gray World Series. The 2010 version will be a best-of-five game series on the following dates:Game 1 - Wed., Oct. 13: 3 p.m.Game 2 - Fri., Oct. 15: 3 p.m.Game

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-65557296647837374362010-09-20T11:50:00.008-04:002010-09-21T13:07:52.960-04:00

Carroll One of Six Buckeye TransfersBy Matt KopseaSouth Bend Tribune Staff WriterMike Carroll's baseball dreams have taken him back to the Midwest.After spending his freshman campaign playing for Duke University, the former Penn High outfielder has transferred to Ohio State.Under NCAA rules, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Carroll will sit out the 2011 campaign, then have three years of eligibility

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-39577766784439060022010-09-20T11:01:00.010-04:002010-09-20T11:48:27.180-04:00

Along with the 2011 schedule, lat week Ohio State released the 2011 roster that will take the field for Coach Beals in his first season. Throughout the summer the Buckeye Nine was trying very hard to keep track of who was in the incoming class, who might be transferring in, and trying to update those known future Buckeyes.Late in the summer word started swirling that many more players were to be

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-13102936511937913222010-09-19T12:07:00.007-04:002010-09-20T11:59:39.258-04:00

Last week Coach Beals gave the ok to allow the official release of the Buckeyes 2011 schedule via the Ohio State Department of Athletics' Athletics Communication.While I've been trying to track down as many non-conference weekend slates as possible via opponents schedules and speaking to other coaches around the country, there is one major change that what once was thought, while everything else

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-2353714627011904862010-09-05T12:49:00.013-04:002010-09-05T15:03:42.915-04:00

Buckeye to Take on Dodgers on ESPNCory Luebke's much-anticipated MLB Debut didn't go as planned receiving a loss in his first start, but the former Buckeye ace showed enough to warrant one more start.On Friday the 2007 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year toed the rubber for the San Diego Padres, getting thrown into the fire of a Major League pennant race, and there was no doubt Luebke had a bit of

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-57226463299438592792010-09-03T10:21:00.005-04:002010-09-03T10:29:08.636-04:00

First-rounder earns first victory in third startCourtesy Fort Myers MiracleBy Alex Raskin/Special to MLB.comHaving thrown only 5 2/3 innings as a professional, Fort Myers starter Alex Wimmers had to take a seat after five hitless frames Tuesday.The 2010 first-round pick struck out six and walked one en route to the Class A Advanced Miracle's 4-1 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals."I felt great,"

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-59843785322966725852010-09-02T09:04:00.002-04:002010-09-02T09:06:27.453-04:00

Big League Debut Comes in Big Game for the Former BuckeyeBy Gina Mizell / MLB.comThe reeling San Diego Padres will hand the ball to a starting pitcher with no big league experience to try to stop the bleeding on Friday. Cory Luebke will make his much-anticipated Major League debut as the Padres attempt to snap a season-high seven-game losing streak against the Rockies when the two National League

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-74380819605950447482010-09-02T08:27:00.008-04:002010-09-02T08:45:36.146-04:00

Courtesy the Caller.comThe 2008 sixth-round pick out of Ohio State is proud to carry the "gritty baseball player" labelBy Ryan Metz of MiLB.comJack Shuck estimates he has logged over 200,000 miles on the two cars he's driven to watch his son play baseball. First there was the Pontiac Sunfire he totaled on a trip to Tennessee to see a game, and now he has a Pontiac G6 that has seen the odometer

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-38439636362133969622010-08-31T16:41:00.007-04:002010-08-31T17:59:19.860-04:00

Former Buckeye Recalled by San DiegoIt has long been speculated but the time has officially come. The 2007 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, former Buckeye Cory Luebke is on his way to join the San Diego Padres. Luebke will be the second Buckeye big leaguer joining New York Yankee Nick Swisher.Picked in the Supplemental First-round by the Padres in 2007, the 63rd overall pick from that year's draft

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-81029404705598089532010-08-26T11:39:00.006-04:002010-08-26T11:56:19.869-04:00

Just spoke to Akron Head Coach Pat Bangtson for a story for Buckeye State Baseball. In speaking to him was informed the Buckeyes will be at Western Carolina the third weekend of the 2011 season for a tournament with Bangtson's Zips as well as Army.Ohio State played both Akron and Army last season. The last time Ohio state faced Western Carolina was 2007 when the Catamounts came to Columbus for a

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-89443408047061447862010-08-17T15:31:00.005-04:002010-08-17T15:39:27.940-04:00

One of the things I put at the top of my "wants" for the new Buckeye baseball coach once Bob Todd made aware his plans to retire, was a coach that reconnects with OSU alumni. For whatever the reason may be, the presence of Ohio State baseball alumni has not quite been what it should be.It was also one of the first things I spoke to new coach Greg Beals about and he too mentioned that reaching out

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-52404925658172207312010-08-17T15:23:00.004-04:002010-08-17T15:31:03.366-04:00

No worries, I'm still here. Just took last week off, call it my personal vacation. Then this weekend was filled to the max with the High School All-Star events, the Under Armour All-American game on Saturday, and the Aflac game on Sunday. Then of course we had yesterday's MLB draft signing deadline. A whirlwind of three days.With the deadline coming and going, it does mean incoming Buckeyes Josh

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-44072342770243025072010-08-14T10:28:00.004-04:002010-08-14T10:37:46.185-04:00

This time last year we were three deep in our known Ohio State commits. While we have just learned of our first commit from the high school class of 2011, the lack of quantity might be made up in quality.Bryan High School senior Matt Wisler has officially expressed his intent in becoming a Buckeye. Wisler appears to be the first commit in new head coach Greg Beals first recruiting class.Wisler

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-43186580806108545902010-08-07T12:24:00.004-04:002010-08-07T12:58:27.001-04:00

We kick off the weekend with big news as Alex Wimmers has signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins, officially starting his professional journey while ending his Buckeye days. Speaking of professional beginnings, Michael Stephens makes his pro debut last night for River City in the Frontier League.While Coach Greg Beals will not have the services of Wimmers or Stephens, he will have Jared

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-28573359292395749132010-08-06T12:24:00.002-04:002010-08-06T12:29:18.680-04:00

Last night for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes former Buckeye catcher and 2009 Big Ten Player of the Year Dan Burkhart made his professional debut.Burkhart a 10th round selection of the San Fransico Giants went 1-for-4 in an 11-2 loss.Burkhart was promoted to the Short Season A-Level Northwest League after kicking off his professional career with a blistering run in the Arizona League for the Giants'

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-71246555732982289522010-08-06T11:17:00.007-04:002010-08-06T12:10:00.299-04:00

Latest news and notes takes a look at former Buckeye hurler Eric Best starting his collegiate coaching career after a fine career on the diamond. Fellow ex-Buckeye pitcher Dan DeLucia fills us in on his latest trip to the disabled list. In summer league action Matt Streng ends his solid summer on a tear.AlumniBest Tabbed as UNOH's First Pitching Coach2011 marks the first year the University of

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-77901276678003627522010-08-05T23:29:00.007-04:002010-08-06T00:01:32.521-04:00

Hurley as a Buckeye in 2010 courtesy the o-zone.netFormer Ohio State outfielder (2006-10) Zach Hurley has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension which is effective immediately, ends the professional debut season of the former Buckeye captain, a 29th round draft pick of the Oakland Athletics who was

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-71134461091821334252010-08-05T22:48:00.002-04:002010-08-05T22:51:56.098-04:00

Gritty outfielder climbing up the Astros' farm systemBy Steve Gartner/MLB.com08/05/10CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Hooks left fielder J.B. Shuck wasn't feeling well before a Double-A game in May against Arkansas. "He was sick as a dog," hitting coach Mark Bailey said.Yet Shuck wasn't going to let being sick stop him from taking his spot at the top of the batting order. And when he took his spot, he

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-33091360492326131282010-08-03T13:19:00.005-04:002010-08-03T13:49:36.382-04:00

A lot of summer league action to catch up on. From another Wolosiansky solid start to two Buckeye squaring off in Florida, here's the latest.AlumniHurley's Multi-hit Game Paces Buckeye FarmhandsZach Hurley (06-10) appears to be adjusting to the professional game as he collected his second consecutive multi-hit game last night. As Vancouver defeated Everett 7-4 Hurley played a big role in the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-27495346680351420612010-08-02T15:57:00.011-04:002010-08-06T00:01:12.255-04:00

Courtesy Portland BeaversToday's News and Notes were very light. Instead of waiting until tomorrow, here is more to read today.As mentioned a few weeks back, former Buckeye pitcher and the 2007 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Cory Luebke was a prospect of heavy interest for those discussing trade talk with the San Diego Padres. As Saturday's MLB trade deadline passed, Luebke was still property of the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-36374525546746659032010-08-02T09:17:00.002-04:002010-08-02T09:33:06.930-04:00

Very light update. A few alumni quick hits. More news on the Buckeyes 2011 schedule, prepare for an extended stay in California. Lastly, a look at the life of being a summer league Buckeye.AlumniJake Hale (06-09) pitched a perfect 9th inning for Yakima that including a strikeout last night picking up his second save on the season. Hale's ERA sits at 0.36 with a 3-2 record.JB Shuck (06-08) picked

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-3743570647153632402010-08-01T17:53:00.011-04:002010-08-01T19:32:24.542-04:00

Though we ring in a new month, we start to wind down the summer leagues across America. Over the next few weeks leagues will wrap up as mid-August forces student-athletes to prepare for their academics and head back to campus. Just not our Buckeyes as our quarter system does not have us start until late September. Anyhow, here is the latest on our Buckeyes around the diamond.Coastal Plain

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-33319028742275201312010-07-31T19:19:00.009-04:002010-07-31T19:59:13.197-04:00

It's the last day of July and while the MLB trade deadline highlights most baseball circles, there is a lot going on related to Buckeye baseball. In our latest alumni news we have yet another Buckeye minor league promotion, a return from the DL, an unfortunate return to the DL, and a continuation of a very impressive season for one pitcher.AlumniFormer Buckeye Shuck Promoted to Round RockI had

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-83830080813220384292010-07-28T13:10:00.005-04:002010-07-28T13:27:53.287-04:00

Came after this after completing today's news and notes, and didn't want to save it until tomorrow. A colleague of mine within the Newspaper Nework of Central Ohio, Sean Golden of the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette has a story in today's paper about the State Legion Tournament. The tournament being played out in Lancaster has had it's share of college coaches on hand scouting the talent, headed by Ohio

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-29630619685099861802010-07-28T12:17:00.011-04:002010-07-28T16:34:17.342-04:00

It has been awhile and quite a bit has occurred since last Friday. We have updates on the latest starts of our Buckeye hurlers and position players finding their way "home". A second ex-Buckeye completes the coaching staff of Greg Beals. Lastly we get our first glimpse at who the Buckeyes will be playing in 2011, trust me you'll want to see this.AlumniWith how heavy this update is on current

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-60467174888024715402010-07-23T13:35:00.006-04:002010-07-23T14:00:23.697-04:00

It's been a few days since we've caught up on what has gone on in the world of Buckeye baseball. As we'll starting to enter into the dog days of Summer the news might not be as frequent, but I'll do my best to keep up on things.Today we take a look at perhaps the finest outing this summer by a Buckeye pitcher, a former pitcher who continued an impressive summer, and a future Buckeye who like his

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-27698195432166087492010-07-20T11:19:00.006-04:002010-07-20T11:52:48.446-04:00

Courtesy the Montreal GazetteVery light day, which can't be too surprising given it is July 20th.Nonetheless there is are a few Buckeye baseball-related newsworthy topics out there. One of a former great inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame, the other comes from Canada where All-Big Ten OF Zach Hurley is adjusting to life as a professional with the Vancouver Canadians.AlumniHurley Far

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-77673453087071041552010-07-19T12:08:00.008-04:002010-07-19T14:34:17.420-04:00

Spanning the internet for the latest in Ohio State baseball news, we find more about the affection and connection George Steinbrenner had to Buckeye baseball and a former captain. Drew Rucinski moved to 4-1 last night with a win in the Valley League, while back in the Great Lakes League two Buckeyes had solid Sunday afternoons.AlumniSteinbrenner's Buckeye Past Continues to ShineNot often will you

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-53006313352378982832010-07-18T14:00:00.006-04:002010-07-18T14:25:29.094-04:00

Today's news and notes include another award for the All-American Alex Wimmers, an alum of the program making a move to become closer to the program, two Buckeyes with good days at the plate last night, and Coach Beals' latest interview.Remember to follow ChrsWebb on Twitter for the latest on all things Ohio State baseball.AlumniCo-Captain Rolston Returning to Central OhioFormer Buckeye

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-45060667552896017852010-07-17T18:07:00.014-04:002010-07-25T10:57:23.783-04:00

While we wait for August 16th, the day that Dan Burkhart and Alex Wimmers sign their professional contracts to make their departure official, we start to look at Buckeye baseball without the terrific tandem. Unfortunately the departure of those two is just the beginning as we lost of an outstanding eight-member senior class. Throw in the transfer of Ross Oltorik, 11 Buckeyes will not be with the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-57101008932648534492010-07-17T15:47:00.008-04:002010-07-17T16:33:34.915-04:00

Courtesy the New York TimesFrom a potential new Buckeye, an emotional day in the Bronx, summer league action, to a pair of former Buckeye hurlers, the last day has been a busy one in the Buckeye baseball landscape. News and notes will become a regular here, and while it might not be a daily staple, it'll be often.Here is the latest news and notes.AlumniSwisher Salutes SteinbrennerWith the passing

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-55592357668353503232010-07-16T12:51:00.003-04:002010-07-16T13:57:38.004-04:00

This has been well past-due. In turning our attention from the current Buckeyes to those who help make the program the Big Ten's best, we take a look at those who donned the scarlet and gray and are currently in the professional ranks.With Buckeyes on nearly every step of the farm system ladder, the group is highlighted by a pair of former teammates who received All-Star recognition this week in

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-40824142165135119362010-07-16T10:46:00.003-04:002010-07-16T11:48:41.615-04:00

Update #2 is a bit later than I had hoped, but it's better late than never.The past three weeks have seen little change in the seasons of our Buckeyes. Dean Wolosianky, Jared Strayer, and Drew Rucinski continue to have stellar seasons from the mound, while Matt Streng continues to lead the Buckeye batters with a productive and consistent summer thus far.Not all is good however as we see a pair of

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-11016616274960681842010-06-27T18:28:00.007-04:002010-06-27T19:54:49.260-04:00

Here is our first look at the seasons the men of Scarlet and Gray are having across America, headlined by Dean Wolosiansky, Jared Strayer, Drew Rucinski, Matt Streng, and a new face to Buckeye baseball.Valley LeagueLuray WranglersBrian DeLucia: 9 G, 5 GS, 16 AB, 2 H, .125 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 BB, 5 SO, .188 SLG, .263 OBP, Drew Rucinski: 4 G, 3 GS, 15.1 IP, 2-0 W-L, 16 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 3.52 ERA, 5 BB,

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-14702551845747432232010-06-26T12:56:00.006-04:002010-06-26T13:06:45.867-04:00

When Alex Wimmers finally agrees to a contract with the Minnesota Twins, he better make sure it is enough to buy a pretty large trophy case. The two-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Year has received another postseason honor, in picking up his fourth 2010 All-American award. The latest AA honor comes from the American Baseball Coaches Association who in partner with Rawlings tabbed the junior

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-24032233110628334912010-06-25T16:01:00.004-04:002010-06-25T16:21:31.277-04:00

The Buckeye Nine continues its coverage into the hiring of Greg Beals as Ohio State's new baseball coach. While Beals may be a mystery man to many of the Buckeye faithful, to Teddy Cahill he is not. Cahill has been a beat writer of Ball State during Beals tenure with the Cardinal and can provide more insight into the Buckeyes new coach than anyone.The Buckeye Nine reached out to the Ball State

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-71502497300442868832010-06-25T14:32:00.005-04:002010-06-27T19:24:42.182-04:00

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Ross Oltorik is transferring to the University of Arizona this upcoming academic school year. The Cincinnati native who hails from Archbishop Moeller, missed all of the 2010 season after suffering a rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder. The injury was devastating to Ohio State's hopes to repeating as Big Ten champions as Ross was scheduled to be a weekend

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-27617528829738158312010-06-25T14:24:00.002-04:002010-06-25T14:29:10.819-04:00

Later than expected, but it is indeed better late than never.Earlier this week I was able to speak to new Ohio State baseball coach Greg Beals and touch on a few areas that are critical to the growth of Ohio State baseball. From recruiting, to connection with alumni, and ultimately a goal of Omaha, it was great to hear Coach Beals' excitement in taking over for the departed Bob Todd.Coach Beals

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-72877710266502640582010-06-21T11:07:00.002-04:002010-06-21T11:16:29.406-04:00

The College Baseball Foundation has revealed their final three candidates for their Pitcher of the Year award, and the first back-to-back Big Ten Pitcher of the Year winner Alex Wimmers had made the final cut.Wimmers, the 21st overall pick by the Minnesota Twins in the MLB First-Year Player Draft, is joined by fellow first rounders, LHP Chris Sale of Florida Gulf Coast, and RHP Drew Pomeranz of

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-78961805704018586822010-06-21T10:52:00.004-04:002010-06-21T11:01:59.100-04:00

As far as I can tell, 12 Buckeyes will be playing in summer leagues this summer. Almost as disappointing as the low number, is the fact none are playing in the Cape. The Cape is not the end all be all, but it does provide the players with a chance to go head-to-head against the best, and for a program that is quite far from being the best in anything, there is no reason a Drew Rucinski, or Brian

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-46070717487238559952010-06-16T21:44:00.005-04:002010-06-16T21:47:56.068-04:00

It appears Ohio State has it's next baseball coach, and it is unfolding to be a darkhorse. His name was floated around in the beginning stages of the search but few saw Ball State coach Greg Beals as the next coach at Ohio State.From what I've gathered just the dotting of the i's and crossing of the t's is left for Beals.A quick bio for those who might not know much of Beals..Beals just finished

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-51012013102440797612010-06-14T13:11:00.003-04:002010-06-14T13:16:20.623-04:00

I'm back. Basically had to fight off a viral infection for the last three weeks that wanted me dead. Throw in the end of the quarter, finals, work, etc, it's been a rough month.A lot has happened over the last three weeks. Alex Wimmers has twice been named 1st team All-America. He, Dan Burkhart, and Zach Hurley were selected last week in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. There is also this thing

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-84381543741964868412010-05-25T18:07:00.002-04:002010-05-25T18:11:18.708-04:00

Ohio State Jr. RHP Alex Wimmers becomes the first Big Ten pitcher ever to be name Pitcher of the Year in back-to-back seasons as the Cincinnati native received the 2010 honor announced today by the Big Ten.Though the Moeller product missed three starts with a left hamstring injury, Wimmers still led the Big Ten with a 1.60 ERA and .218 opponents batting average against. Wimmers struck out 86 over

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-84990909756436772852010-05-22T19:06:00.004-04:002010-05-22T19:21:52.210-04:00

Not much to say, well there is but you get the point.While I'm feeling a lot better, I still have a lingering cough and wasn't able to take in any of the final three games this weekend.I'll be back running tomorrow, knock on wood, and will go deeper into my thoughts on the season, and who knows what else.But for now congrats to the eight student-athletes who ended their careers today with the 9-6

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-67697432516524676422010-05-17T17:33:00.003-04:002010-05-17T17:40:46.045-04:00

It's hard to say who is having a rougher spring. the Buckeye Nine on the field, or the Buckeye Nine blog.While the Buckeyes fell in another weekend series, this time to the Hawkeyes, I was dealing with my own eye issue. Contrary to what you might think, the product on the field isn't quite bad enough to pull your eyes out, but apparently to my body it is bad enough to go ahead and get infections

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-62891065272300940702010-05-11T16:38:00.003-04:002010-05-11T17:18:51.404-04:00

Buckeye Bullpen has ERA of 1.45 over 37 inningsHeading into 2010, Ohio State had hoped their season would stir thoughts of Bob Seger’s Turn the Page, as they would be somewhere east of Omaha traveling into the mecca of college baseball in the final stages of a storybook season. Unfortunately the Buckeyes are desperately trying not to live Tom Petty’s Free Falling as the team has managed just

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-83633669707639871792010-05-11T13:11:00.004-04:002010-05-11T13:22:15.473-04:00

The buck finally stopped. A six-game losing streak was snapped as the Buckeyes defeated Illinois on Sunday 8-4.The much-maligned bats awoke after falling behind 4-1 staring an embarrassing home sweep in the mirror.With the Big Ten being in complete chaos, a loss would have dropped the Bucks into the Big Ten cellar, although they would be alongside three other schools. But as it turns out the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-58763000941277987502010-05-08T16:51:00.008-04:002010-05-08T20:13:27.633-04:00

When announcing his retirement, Ohio State baseball coach Bob Todd mentioned the fact that baseball is something most people think about a half hour before a game, but is something on his mind when he first wakes up and as late as 3 a.m..If true, I hate to say the fruits are hardly yielding of his labor.In a season full of lows, another was added as Ohio State was held to just three hits in a 5-2

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-43155819223564866472010-05-08T13:31:00.003-04:002010-05-08T13:36:25.178-04:00

The right-handed junior from Cincinnati Moeller is one of 25 on listThough his season is currently on hold, there is no stopping the accolades and honors junior Alex Wimmers continues to receive. With a 9-0 record and 1.61 ERA for the season, Wimmers is one of 25 collegiate pitchers across the country that is on the College Baseball Foundation's revised Pitcher of the Year watch list.Having

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-60286718991325850162010-05-08T12:25:00.004-04:002010-05-08T12:30:10.894-04:00

As I have for every Big Ten weekend during the last month I was able to speak to the opposing coach in the weekend set.This weekend as Ohio State hosts Illinois I spoke to Illini skipper Dan Hartleb as Illinois has battled an up-and-down season, looking to capture a bit of momentum in the final few weeks leading up to the Big Ten Tournament.I meant to post this prior to the series along with a

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-32428457029817690312010-05-08T12:03:00.005-04:002010-05-08T12:21:29.122-04:00

By all means Drew Rucinski did his job Friday night.Through eight innings the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native kept the Buckeyes in the game by allowing just three Illini runs. With his pitch count hovering around 110 for the second time in less than one week, on a good team the bullpen would have been called into action relieving Rucinski of his duties going into the ninth inning.Unfortunately Ohio

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-76386058285691120782010-05-06T10:53:00.004-04:002010-05-06T11:36:28.667-04:00

Shocking, but there was a time when Ohio State was a true national power.In the late 1960s Ohio State made three trips to Omaha, returning home to Columbus once with a championships as winners of the 1966 College World Series. The driving force behind the Buckeye dominance was the arm of Steve Arlin.While current Buckeye ace Alex Wimmers puts up gaudy numbers and is recognized as one of the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-91960392849505564042010-05-05T20:59:00.001-04:002010-05-05T21:00:38.799-04:00

Ohio State Coach Bob Todd Announces RetirementBuckeyes Skipper to retire at the conclusion of the 2010 Season COLUMBUS, Ohio – After 39 years as a baseball coach, including 37 years on the Division I collegiate level, Ohio State head baseball coach Bob Todd will end his coaching career at the conclusion of the 2010 season. The 61-year-old Todd informed his team, the defending Big Ten Conference

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-41290209042593212172010-05-05T20:24:00.002-04:002010-05-05T20:26:25.533-04:00

Before I dig into this, as well as the Louisville set and Michigan weekend which I will, this is breaking news that needs passed along.So while I gather my thoughts and work on something, feel free to discuss.

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-3344006654935116822010-05-04T14:33:00.002-04:002010-05-04T14:47:30.158-04:00

By now you've heard that Alex Wimmers suffered a hamstring injury just minutes before taking the mound against Michigan last Friday.You're also aware that Michigan took 2 of 3, sending Ohio State into a three-way tie for third in the Big Ten at 8-7 while dropping to 24-15 overall.I hope you're aware of the blackhole that has become the bottom of Ohio State's order and a continued usage of players

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-10114316657585390332010-04-30T11:04:00.001-04:002010-04-30T11:59:13.705-04:00

Ohio State-Michigan.Rare is it that three words can rally and stir such a wide spectrum of emotions that engulf one when speaking of “The Rivalry”.Regardless of sport, whenever the Buckeyes and Wolverines tangle, emotions are high and atmosphere unrivaled.As the focus of the rivalry turns to the diamond the stakes are even high.The winners of the last four Big Ten championships will do battle in

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-41937060174567312202010-04-29T20:43:00.001-04:002010-04-29T20:46:53.226-04:00

It's Michigan Week.I know this.Not the ideal time to not be able to do much, but as you've come to expect by now, with me unfortunately not everything can be expected. After dealing with a near-totaled car, my laptop decided to crash on Tuesday. Just can't catch a break.However I was able to speak with Michigan head coach Rich Maloney as his squad looks to dethrown the Buckeyes and retake the Big

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-50273953623775130102010-04-25T17:40:00.013-04:002010-04-25T19:34:26.093-04:00

For the longest I've tried to stay from writing too many opinionated entries, usually preferring to hit on issues with little substance when going outside of the who, what, when, and where of Ohio State baseball.Well the time has to come abandon ship and exposure the joke that is Ohio State pitching and rise points and facts that Bob Todd is either to ignorant or arrogant to realize.Four of Ohio

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-68960869183310016372010-04-25T11:07:00.002-04:002010-04-25T11:14:11.707-04:00

Sorry for the unannounced leave of absence. Life and a few difficulties arose keeping me out of the loop.There's been some good, and some really bad of the last two weeks, but all will be discussed.Now is a good time to get back in the flow of things as the Big Ten is nearing its midway point, and the much-anticipated series with Michigan is on eve.Until then, hopefully the Scarlet & Gray can get

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-24250891569986113182010-04-14T20:54:00.004-04:002010-04-14T21:03:51.632-04:00

No notes from Tuesday's practice. I elected to go to class on the beautiful day. Bad decision I know.The news is not all quiet though as senior co-captain Cory Kovanda has been selected a finalist for the Lowes Senior CLASS Award.To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community,

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-89468386743178720892010-04-12T12:24:00.002-04:002010-04-12T12:29:03.241-04:00

You know how in Golf it is Tiger vs. the Field?Well when it comes to Big Ten Pitcher of the Week awards it's starting to be Wimmers vs. the Field.After his 14-strikeout complete game on Friday, moving him to 7-0 on the year, a mark matched only by 2007 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Cory Luebke, Wimmers picks up his second Big Ten PiOW award of the season, his sixth over the last year+. The award

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-47769340278067696902010-04-11T23:52:00.014-04:002010-04-12T12:34:53.762-04:00

I'll take back what I said last weekend. While winning two of three isn't bad, and I'm not entirely upset, this was a weekend where a sweep was there for the taking.In what is a bit unsettling for the veteran team the Bucks field, play behind the pitchers is still a problem, and Saturday it gave the Hoosiers a few extra outs, at-bats, and runs preventing the three game sweep.Still with the first

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-79567943538615119802010-04-08T19:22:00.016-04:002010-04-08T21:24:52.743-04:00

With Indiana comes the first Big Ten home opponent for the Buckeyes. The weekend presents you, the Buckeye faithful, with three opportunities to support the men of Scarlet & Gray. Fresh off of a 12-7 midweek victory over Xavier, the weekend provides the student-athlete Buckeyes with a statement to make to the rest of the Big Ten as they defend their conference championship taking on the

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-73561119420177060312010-04-05T15:02:00.009-04:002010-04-05T16:20:01.412-04:00

Really there isn't much to say about the weekend, it pretty much went as expected.I think we should feel comfortable expecting to take every series, with an occasional sweep against Iowa or Purdue, ultimately ending with a Big Ten mark not too far from the 18-6 2009 campaign.A solid pitching performance was followed by two games of serviceable pitching. For two games the offense was there. An

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-83119806746219776652010-04-01T16:24:00.004-04:002010-04-01T16:34:53.342-04:00

I made an error in deleting the last post, I meant to delete a page. What is a page?As you notice above, there is a new link or page entitled Weekend Preview. I'll create more pages to have a grouping of posts all on the same page. Weekend Previews, Midweek Wraps, Q&A's, etc.It'll hopefully allow for a cleaner easier way to browse. Also, commenting has opened to Google users, not just people with

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-60148743604571169122010-03-30T23:28:00.011-04:002010-04-08T21:06:46.996-04:00

Buckeyes host Rockets at 2:35 2006: Ohio State 18, Toledo 5. Times have changed.With all due respect to Toledo, this normally wouldn't be anything other than a quick prep for the conference weekend.Unfortunately times have changed.While the Bucks have struggled against Non-DI schools, Ivy League schools, HBCU's, and other really bad teams, Toledo has put together a quality season under Coach Cory

Chris Webbnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156350075032927506.post-54985200333025850992010-03-25T15:13:00.005-04:002010-04-08T21:07:09.293-04:00

Let's jump back two months ago. We're a week away from the start of practices. We're nationally-ranked across the board, oh Aaron Fitt you're smarter than us, we return a team absolutely loaded with talent, and on paper should be favored in every game except the two with Louisville.It was a time when we were making fun of the schedule with no other top-50 teams on the schedule beside the

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