@Stanford Baseball (Poll)

[FredJacket]

The proverbial foot is on their throat. Finish today.

Score early & give them no daylight.

 

[gtbeak]

The proverbial foot is on their throat. Finish today.

Score early & give them no daylight.

I'm not sure how meaningful this is, but Stanford is throwing their normal "Friday guy" today. He was a projected 1st round pick entering the season, but he has struggled to this point.

 

[GT33]

I couple of weeka ago I was going to post this:

The 16 game stretch of Clemp, Mercer, Stanford, Auburn, Cal, mutt, daU, Auburn I was hoping we'd go 10-6 or at worst 9-7. I was thinking the travel, Finals, etc would wear this team down and coupled with the Schmidt injury we might struggle.

So far we're 4-2, off to a great start. Just keep winning.

 

[Eli]

I watched the Drew Burress post game interview on Twitter with Lacy and Burress stated we have a big time prospect on the mound tomorrow we just gotta hit to back him up. So we may be going with Chicoli to start today.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

I watched the Drew Burress post game interview on Twitter with Lacy and Burress stated we have a big time prospect on the mound tomorrow we just gotta hit to back him up. So we may be going with Chicoli to start today.

This was in the infallible internet:

Don't care who starts, keep the appearances short and score a lot with championship defense. That's all.

Defense:

 

[bensaysitathome]

The boys are out for blood. It looked effortless for most of the weekend.

How long since we've had a road sweep, to have two this year alone.

 

[FittedJacket]

Wait…does this mean we may not have a Stanford and Patel as Sunday starters debate all week long? Are we allowed to be happy and have nice things?

 

[GTRambler]

Auburn visits Georgia Tech for a baseball game at Russ Chandler on Tuesday night April 8.

 

[senoiajacket]

WOW!! All that and Goose was 3-4 to boot!!

 

[Techcaster572]

I could care less about who pitches anymore.

The team era is 4.00. That hasn't happened in a VERY long time this deep into the season. At this point, I could care less if Santa Claus pitches on Sundays.
Taylor and Hall have a plan and it's working.

I'll eat the crow and completely leave it alone.

We have 13-14 trustworthy arms, and this may very well be the deepest pitching staff we've had in over a decade.

As for the offense, there are absolutely no more words.
10 or more runs for 18 of 32 games.
6 more doubles
4 more hr's
2 grand slams

Lead the nation in a lot of offensive categories.
All while Kent Schmidt has been out for three weeks.

We should skyrocket up the polls as Tuesday night should be a matchup of top 15 teams. I'm stoked about being there on Tuesday. Only reason we are ranked so low currently is preseason perceived bias.

Most of us have always said if the pitching begins to match the hitting.....look out!

And whether you like Rpi or not, we are now up to 11. Btw- Marshall just took the series from #16 southern miss.

We only trail Clemson in the Acc now and had we closed out game 3 against the tigers in the 9th, this team would hold 1st place alone.

I'm beyond impressed with this team!

Go crush the tigers on Tuesday night!

 

[GTNavyNuke]

OK, concerning the poll, I think only @techdad02 and @gtjakcet617 got all four right.

Took me a while to post this since I sprained my shoulder patting myself on the back with the Burress BA break point. I only got 3 of 4 right since I didn't think a team of Stanford's caliber could lose 9 ACC games in a row. I am surprised we made it so easy over 27 GT runs with 36 for the series. And only allowed 11. Oh well, glad to eat crow too.

Our team is savage. As noted, we haven't had the killer instinct to sweep and have gotten many series wins when the sweep was almost there (Pitt this year and many before).

So let's enjoy the ride. It hasn't come along like this in a long time.

 

[Poodletop]

 

[GTNavyNuke]

For all those who got 3 of 4, you get a participation award.
@WillJ
@GTNavyNuke
@GT33
@Wstrange5
@DecaturJacket
@Buzz Rules!
@78pike
@rodandanga
@Golden Tornadoes

This week's poll is going to be harder on those who only pick the over for GT doing well. I think if I put in GT score 35 or more and Cal score 10 or less there would be takers.

 

[dmurdock]

Second weekend in a row where we gave up more runs on Friday using our two best pitchers than we gave up in the last two games combined. And how about Spivey - 5 innings with only 1 run allowed.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Second weekend in a row where we gave up more runs on Friday using our two best pitchers than we gave up in the last two games combined. And how about Spivey - 5 innings with only 1 run allowed.

Makes one question the definition of best?

 

[DecaturJacket]

Makes one question the definition of best?

Most consistently good

 

[DecaturJacket]

I agree, but I'm also with what other people have said where if we don't need him on Friday or Saturday, then he starts on Sunday which is why we have gone TBA the last couple of weekends. I'm fine with that strategy because we have other guys that can fill the Sunday role.

I don't think this is actually the strategy, but I could be wrong. My reasoning is what I've said before, simply comes down to how you prep. I think Patel is locked into long relief/potentially short relief in certain spots.

FWIW, I know I've been very much for Patel starting, but my main issue was more somebody other than Riley starting, so if Spivey (or somebody else) can run with that role and Brady keeps improving on Saturdays I'm very much fine with Patel in this role.

I think this is correct. The TBD is listed as TBD because it truly is TBD. No gamesmanship...the Sunday starter depends on how Friday and Saturday play out. We've got a couple of pitchers (Patel clearly, but also Paden, IMO) who are OK with and arguably even thriving in the flexible role of "be ready when we call on you". Not all pitchers can do that, but when you find one who can it is gold.

I'll also note that very few teams in the entire country, like close to zero, have three pitchers who can be counted on to give you 5 solid innings even 3 out of every 4 weekends. I haven't studied every pitching staff, but of the ones I'm familiar with I don't think any of them do. It would be awesome, but extremely rare, to be able to have all 3 weekend spots locked down with anything close to reliable pitchers.

Again, you very well could be right, but I doubt it. I don't think we see TBD on there this weekend. I think Spivey earned his name there. And as I've said before I think that's the right strategy. No matter who it is, we need to commit to somebody to take over and grow in that role. It works better for the whole staff.

Regarding Giesler, I think CFDH and CJR are playing the long-game. The kid can hit, as the old saying goes, "the back of his baseball card" says so. But he is, #1, streaky, and #2, he appears to need game reps. Therefore, as long as he isn't hurting the team, you keep trotting him out there, knowing (hoping) that it pays off in May and June. Sit him now cause we're only winning by an average of 8 runs instead of 10 runs would almost guarantee that you don't have him sharp in May and June. It also helps that he seems to be giving the best 1B defense of anyone not named Kyle Schmidt.

Yeah, I think between who we have available and him needing game action to get back to game speed that playing him (mostly) regardless of outcome is the right move. It looks like his bat speed is slowly getting back to where it needs to be. It's harder get back solely in the cages. I think he's going to start getting back to the Goose we all know. I don't think we have anybody else I trust at 1B defensively right now anyway.

I understand as I was at the game, but my point remains that Paden is needed more on Sundays vs Saturdays imo as Brady averages more innings than Riley.

No matter if it is long relief or as a starter.

I think it's obvious now, but Riley on Sundays isn't going to be a thing anymore. Even so, (not speaking to you only, but) I don't think there's going to be a set Patel on Fridays with Tate, Paden on Saturdays with Brady, etc like some of you keep inferring. Taylor could decide to play it that way, but I think it'll be more situational than that.

I would think about starting Ballard tomorrow. He throws strikes and doesn't give up free passes.

Yeah, I definitely thought Ballard would have a bigger role on this team and thought he'd be in the rotation coming into the season. I think he'll get more chances sooner than later. His opponent batting avg of .308 is likely what held him back from getting a chance at the Sunday role. He's sitting at 15/2 k/bb ratio which is super solid. Just has to limit the hits.

I could care less about who pitches anymore.

The team era is 4.00. That hasn't happened in a VERY long time this deep into the season. At this point, I could care less if Santa Claus pitches on Sundays.
Taylor and Hall have a plan and it's working.

I'll eat the crow and completely leave it alone.

We have 13-14 trustworthy arms, and this may very well be the deepest pitching staff we've had in over a decade.

As for the offense, there are absolutely no more words.
10 or more runs for 18 of 32 games.
6 more doubles
4 more hr's
2 grand slams

Lead the nation in a lot of offensive categories.
All while Kent Schmidt has been out for three weeks.

We should skyrocket up the polls as Tuesday night should be a matchup of top 15 teams. I'm stoked about being there on Tuesday. Only reason we are ranked so low currently is preseason perceived bias.

Most of us have always said if the pitching begins to match the hitting.....look out!

And whether you like Rpi or not, we are now up to 11. Btw- Marshall just took the series from #16 southern miss.

We only trail Clemson in the Acc now and had we closed out game 3 against the tigers in the 9th, this team would hold 1st place alone.

I'm beyond impressed with this team!

Go crush the tigers on Tuesday night!

Is this where I play the "I told yall" card? I told yall this staff was different. Throwing strikes, being aggressive, being consistent.

I still wish Patel was starting, but my bigger gripe was getting Riley out of that role, so I'm excited to see Spivey flourish.

Tate has given up some runs the last two, but 4 of them have been unearned and he's only given up 2 xbh's in that span. Brady has been great 3 of his last 4 out. Spivey was just what the doctor ordered.

Patel and Paden have obviously been great, but the depth in the pen has been wonderful. I think we're in a great place so long as Brady stays the course with his improvement and Spivey builds on yesterday.

Interested in seeing who gets the start on Tuesday. Would think it'd be Swygert or Chicoli. I guess there's always a chance they let Riley get a shot too, but I'd rather see one of the other two.

 

[bensaysitathome]

Interested in seeing who gets the start on Tuesday. Would think it'd be Swygert or Chicoli. I guess there's always a chance they let Riley get a shot too, but I'd rather see one of the other two.

I think Riley getting the hook was the right call. But I also think he has some serious stuff, and has a lot of value as an inning or two of heat out of the bullpen. He's been good when he doesn't have to make it to 5.

Point is, I don't think he gets the start, but I see him playing a valuable role as the postseason approaches.

 

[gtbeak]

Again, you very well could be right, but I doubt it. I don't think we see TBD on there this weekend. I think Spivey earned his name there.

I think it's obvious now, but Riley on Sundays isn't going to be a thing anymore. Even so, (not speaking to you only, but) I don't think there's going to be a set Patel on Fridays with Tate, Paden on Saturdays with Brady, etc like some of you keep inferring. Taylor could decide to play it that way, but I think it'll be more situational than that.

Regarding the 1st line, I also expect that Spivey will be the starter this coming Sunday. He certainly earned it. But that isn't evidence that this was also true this past weekend. As Nuke says, when the facts change your actions should change. Regarding the 2nd line, I think most everyone is saying that when Patel and Paden will be used is situational. That has been the stated understanding all season.

 

[DecaturJacket]

Regarding the 1st line, I also expect that Spivey will be the starter this coming Sunday. He certainly earned it. But that isn't evidence that this was also true this past weekend. As Nuke says, when the facts change your actions should change.

Regarding the 2nd line, I think most everyone is saying that when Patel and Paden will be used is situational. That has been the stated understanding all season.

Regarding line 3, no, one should very rarely play the "I told y'all card". When one is wrong they should stand up and admit that, but when right one should endeavor to remain as silent as possible (IMO).

Not sure what you're saying? Are you pointing out that he had earned it before this weekend but TBD was still utilized? I think that there wasn't a point of letting the other team know who to prep for is why he probably knew Thursday, but TBD got the pub instead. You can't really play that card as much this weekend since Sunday is on record.

Several people have commented on various threads about consistently stacking Tate/Mason and Paden/Riley. I was talking to those people.

Lighten up. Take a breathe. Relax. This is a message board. I was only joking - I don't have any cards to play. It isn't all that serious. On that note, here's my reverse card.