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<blockquote data-quote="FredJacket" data-source="post: 403463" data-attributes="member: 2843"><p>Jim Poole addressed it (very briefly) on radio; but Coach Hall is going to have some very tough decisions regarding the lineup (not talking pitching). This applies MOSTLY to the outfield, but....Poole talked about the tradeoff DEFENSE v OFFENSE when setting the lineup. He made a great point, I think. As it stands now...our pitchers "rely" on allowing the defense to make plays. The pitchers are not overpowering... striking out a lot of guys. That means when guys get on (via hit or "freebies"), the defense will be more likely to get the critical outs than a pitcher striking guys out. Paraphrasing Poole's comment.... you err on side of good defense in the outfield UNLESS the offensive "delta" is significant. I do not think that is the case (so far) with this team. Especially.... when Carter Hall gets back.</p><p></p><p>All that follows is my opinion....</p><p>[USER=322]@GTNavyNuke[/USER] has beat the drum (rightly) that Coach Hall is loyal to a fault. I feel for Coach Hall in this regard because I empathize with that sentiment. I'm also not a college baseball coach. Never have been...never will be. The rub here is Kel...a senior who's been great (at times) in his career. He is simply not a fit defensively compared to the other options...not close. That means... he HAS to produce at the plate for Tech to succeed because he WILL be in the lineup most days. CDH said as much in the post game tonight (Dartmouth). He listed Bailey, Bart, English, Johnson as the key...."those are the guys that have to be the 'guys" for us" CDH is just not going to sit any of those guys until something radical occurs. Now...having said that... it is a good problem to have when you have too many good offensive options to come up with 9 to slot into the lineup. Kel hit the ball pretty good this weekend.... as long as that's happening, all is well with the world. The problem will be if he has problems....it's quite likely a better option is watching from the bench. </p><p></p><p>So... my opinion is you go with the BEST defensive outfield (with a nod toward their offense): LF-Murray; CF-Wilhite; RF-Radcliff or Co.Hall ...Not enough data on Guldberg. When/If Carter Hall returns.. we'll have a great outfield with Murray/Hall/Wilhite.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FredJacket, post: 403463, member: 2843"] Jim Poole addressed it (very briefly) on radio; but Coach Hall is going to have some very tough decisions regarding the lineup (not talking pitching). This applies MOSTLY to the outfield, but....Poole talked about the tradeoff DEFENSE v OFFENSE when setting the lineup. He made a great point, I think. As it stands now...our pitchers "rely" on allowing the defense to make plays. The pitchers are not overpowering... striking out a lot of guys. That means when guys get on (via hit or "freebies"), the defense will be more likely to get the critical outs than a pitcher striking guys out. Paraphrasing Poole's comment.... you err on side of good defense in the outfield UNLESS the offensive "delta" is significant. I do not think that is the case (so far) with this team. Especially.... when Carter Hall gets back. All that follows is my opinion.... [USER=322]@GTNavyNuke[/USER] has beat the drum (rightly) that Coach Hall is loyal to a fault. I feel for Coach Hall in this regard because I empathize with that sentiment. I'm also not a college baseball coach. Never have been...never will be. The rub here is Kel...a senior who's been great (at times) in his career. He is simply not a fit defensively compared to the other options...not close. That means... he HAS to produce at the plate for Tech to succeed because he WILL be in the lineup most days. CDH said as much in the post game tonight (Dartmouth). He listed Bailey, Bart, English, Johnson as the key...."those are the guys that have to be the 'guys" for us" CDH is just not going to sit any of those guys until something radical occurs. Now...having said that... it is a good problem to have when you have too many good offensive options to come up with 9 to slot into the lineup. Kel hit the ball pretty good this weekend.... as long as that's happening, all is well with the world. The problem will be if he has problems....it's quite likely a better option is watching from the bench. So... my opinion is you go with the BEST defensive outfield (with a nod toward their offense): LF-Murray; CF-Wilhite; RF-Radcliff or Co.Hall ...Not enough data on Guldberg. When/If Carter Hall returns.. we'll have a great outfield with Murray/Hall/Wilhite. [/QUOTE]
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