So that’s a relief. At a minimum, Zane Morehouse should hold down the mid week starter position—a spot we finally found a man for late in the season. He’s kind of like Southard a year ago—real good velocity, but working on his control. He sits in the mid 90s with his fastball and can hit the upper 90s. This is good news to me if he’s back. High ceiling guy.
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yeah, he pitched well in short bursts like several of them. By middle of the season next year I’m expecting things to look pretty good and we may be a lot deeper with woodys help than we thought we would be.
FWHORN
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The problem last year for all Texas pitchers not named Hansen or Gordon was consistency. Several showed flashes in mid week starts or weekend appearances but no one stepped up. Looking back it is still amazing to me that Texas willed its way to Omaha with the pitching staff it had by the end of the year. with the big hitters lost after this season, the number one goal for fall is to find a consistent solid pitching staff because otherwise 2023 will be a long year.
agree whole heartedly on developing depth and I knew it was going to be long before THIS year even started. In fact I thought it was going to be so dismal that pierce may end up on the hot seat or even worse terminated over it. He’s fortunate to have received the transfers he did. Woody and Rodriguez are going to save his butt too. you’re spot on that we made it to Omaha by sheer will, the talent was there to make it easily though.
for Texas, I’m pretty disappointed that we required the transfers in order to compete next year in his 7th year, I think that showed pretty poor leadership for a school of our resources to be in that position. I hope he learns from this situation and avoids this spot from now on. The incoming recruiting class looks pretty solid but the previous class wasn’t strong enough to step in and keep us competitive without the transfers. I think both Woody and Rodriguez will improve this.
I’m way more optimistic for next year now in Woodys hands than I was with Allen. I think we will actually become pretty deep with pitching and it might be our strongest area.
there are soooo many question marks every where. Woody definitely has his work cut out for him and when I pieced together a mock batting lineup it actually looks to have potential, obviously no where near this last year but looks like it may have the ability to present problems to almost any team.
We will see though, will be fun to watch woody and Rodriguez and the defense work it’s way out to see which cream rises to the top.
Oh no! Best of luck to him. He’ll do well.
Nothing on Skenes yet.
He’d be a weekend starting pitcher here next year. And the DH.
LonghornEE72
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A pitcher named Hurley?
Add him to the all-name team.
Add him to the all-name team.
I thought all season that Ace had the best swing on the team.
Excellent. He'll be an all-conference level player.
Sounds good. Need Witt ready for the regionals.
Sounds about right re: Witt. The most important thing is that he heal up fully. Don't rush it.
That's good news on Morehouse and DuPlantier. Morehouse and DuPlantier can both bring it, although both suffered from inconsistency. Morehouse is just a few mph shy of Southard, but good hitters would sometimes light him up. DuPlantier has a mean wicked drop to his breaking stuff--right over the plate. If he works out his inconsistent control issues, he could be all-conference. Morehouse should be a mid-week starter--at a bare minimum. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start Sundays or even Saturdays, though DuPlantier and Hurley may have something to say about that. The pitching staff isn't where we want it to be yet, but it's not looking too awful. I'd still rather have our pitching staff than any other team's pitching staff in the Big 12.
But..................I have been known to engage in wishful thinking, from time-to-time.........
Andre Duplantier - West Coast League
DuPlantier is tearing it up out West this Summer with the Victoria HarborCats. He was named Pitcher of the Week.
"Duplantier pitched 11.2 innings last week, while striking out 10 in two games. Sunday, the rising sophomore earned the win while surrendering just one run in 7.2 innings in front of a big crowd in Edmonton. Overall this summer, Duplantier is 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in 5 games for the HarbourCats."
DuPlantier has pitched for wins over the:
Kamloops NorthPaws
Nanaimo Night Owls
Edmonton River Hawks
And he dropped a game vs the Port Angeles Lefties.
DuPlantier is tearing it up out West this Summer with the Victoria HarborCats. He was named Pitcher of the Week.
"Duplantier pitched 11.2 innings last week, while striking out 10 in two games. Sunday, the rising sophomore earned the win while surrendering just one run in 7.2 innings in front of a big crowd in Edmonton. Overall this summer, Duplantier is 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in 5 games for the HarbourCats."
DuPlantier has pitched for wins over the:
Kamloops NorthPaws
Nanaimo Night Owls
Edmonton River Hawks
And he dropped a game vs the Port Angeles Lefties.
By the way...Andre Duplantier - West Coast League
DuPlantier is tearing it up out West this Summer with the Victoria HarborCats. He was named Pitcher of the Week.
"Duplantier pitched 11.2 innings last week, while striking out 10 in two games. Sunday, the rising sophomore earned the win while surrendering just one run in 7.2 innings in front of a big crowd in Edmonton. Overall this summer, Duplantier is 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in 5 games for the HarbourCats."
DuPlantier has pitched for wins over the:
Kamloops NorthPaws
Nanaimo Night Owls
Edmonton River Hawks
And he dropped a game vs the Port Angeles Lefties.
Sam Walbridge is DuPlantier's teammate, and is 2-0 for the HarborCats thus far.
Walbridge won a pitchers' duel as a reliever in a 2-1 victory over the North Paws.
Sam Walbridge - Baseball - University of Texas Athletics
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DuPlantier is shaping up to be a weekend starter, I think. We'll see how he does. Could be a boom or bust situation. It seems some folks are penciling in Hurley as a weekend starter. If he and DuPlantier come through, we could have a good rotation after all. Zane Morehouse should also factor in as either a mid-week, or a weekend, starter.
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Walbridge may find himself on the mound frequently next year as a reliever.
Sam Walbridge - West Coast League - player
Sam Walbridge, Summer 2022, Victoria Harbor Cats:
1.52 ERA
20 Strikeouts
9 Walks
1.13 WHIP
Opponents' batting avg against him: 0.193
in 10 appearances in relief already this Summer
Yep, he's gonna play a lot next year.
Sam Walbridge, Summer 2022, Victoria Harbor Cats:
1.52 ERA
20 Strikeouts
9 Walks
1.13 WHIP
Opponents' batting avg against him: 0.193
in 10 appearances in relief already this Summer
Yep, he's gonna play a lot next year.
Texas baseball’s roster begins taking shape following 2022 departures
The Daily Texas weighs in.
"Pitcher Charlie Hurley
Right-handed pitcher Charlie Hurley from Sacramento, California also made a move to Texas from USC. Hurley is a 6-foot-8, 218-pound junior who was a bullpen pitcher in 2021 but moved into the starting rotation in 2022. Last season, he allowed a 4.19 ERA and started in 13 games. He has been projected as a possible Sunday starter but could quickly move to the Saturday role.
Pitcher Heston Tole
Heston Tole, a junior from Arkansas, was the next to commit to Texas. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound right-handed pitcher from Wichita Falls had a 3.77 ERA in 14.1 innings last season for the Razorbacks. Tole will help fill some of Texas’ pitching needs and will likely contend for a starting role."
I'd be surprised if Tole starts. He looks like a middle reliever or setup man. Hurley may be pretty good.
The Daily Texas weighs in.
"Pitcher Charlie Hurley
Right-handed pitcher Charlie Hurley from Sacramento, California also made a move to Texas from USC. Hurley is a 6-foot-8, 218-pound junior who was a bullpen pitcher in 2021 but moved into the starting rotation in 2022. Last season, he allowed a 4.19 ERA and started in 13 games. He has been projected as a possible Sunday starter but could quickly move to the Saturday role.
Pitcher Heston Tole
Heston Tole, a junior from Arkansas, was the next to commit to Texas. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound right-handed pitcher from Wichita Falls had a 3.77 ERA in 14.1 innings last season for the Razorbacks. Tole will help fill some of Texas’ pitching needs and will likely contend for a starting role."
I'd be surprised if Tole starts. He looks like a middle reliever or setup man. Hurley may be pretty good.
Chris Stuart
LHP
from the Netherlands (with some sort of apparent Waco connection)
6'2"
215 lbs
3.10 ERA
1.24 WHIP
at Houston area JC powerhouse San Jac
Fastball up to 94mph, with some movement.
Good looking Slider
Curve
Chris Stuart | San Jacinto College
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/NH/Texas-NM-JUCO-All-Star-Game-Scouting-Reports-2963781054
"Chris Stuart, a southpaw from the Netherlands, has a heater up to 94 with late life and a tight sharp diving slider."
"San Jacinto left-hander Chris Stuart, from Amsterdam, touched 94 MPH with some crossfire in his delivery that could be a tough look for lefties with his low three-quarters slot. Stuart struck out three batters in a scoreless frame, including a couple defensive swings from a lefty against his slider (79-82mph)."
"Based on the limiting viewing of a two-pitch mix, it looked like Stuart might profile more as an impact reliever, especially against lefties, than starter. But he’s a strong 6-0, 215 pounds with a simple delivery."
This is interesting, here's San Jac pitcher, Chris Stuart, pitching against the Longhorns at the Disch (Fall ball):
(he's got some tricky movement on his fastball)
He likes to throw up high in the zone.
Comes up high with the fastball, followed by a low sinking slider or curve. Works the inside of the zone some. Displays some "pitching intelligence."
Chris Stuart | #17 | LHP | San Jacinto College-North - Region 14 Athletics
LHP
from the Netherlands (with some sort of apparent Waco connection)
6'2"
215 lbs
3.10 ERA
1.24 WHIP
at Houston area JC powerhouse San Jac
Fastball up to 94mph, with some movement.
Good looking Slider
Curve
Chris Stuart | San Jacinto College
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/NH/Texas-NM-JUCO-All-Star-Game-Scouting-Reports-2963781054
"Chris Stuart, a southpaw from the Netherlands, has a heater up to 94 with late life and a tight sharp diving slider."
"San Jacinto left-hander Chris Stuart, from Amsterdam, touched 94 MPH with some crossfire in his delivery that could be a tough look for lefties with his low three-quarters slot. Stuart struck out three batters in a scoreless frame, including a couple defensive swings from a lefty against his slider (79-82mph)."
"Based on the limiting viewing of a two-pitch mix, it looked like Stuart might profile more as an impact reliever, especially against lefties, than starter. But he’s a strong 6-0, 215 pounds with a simple delivery."
This is interesting, here's San Jac pitcher, Chris Stuart, pitching against the Longhorns at the Disch (Fall ball):
(he's got some tricky movement on his fastball)
He likes to throw up high in the zone.
Comes up high with the fastball, followed by a low sinking slider or curve. Works the inside of the zone some. Displays some "pitching intelligence."
Chris Stuart | #17 | LHP | San Jacinto College-North - Region 14 Athletics
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Chris Stuart
LHP
from the Netherlands (with some sort of apparent Waco connection)
6'2"
215 lbs
3.10 ERA
1.24 WHIP
at Houston area JC powerhouse San Jac
Fastball up to 94mph, with some movement.
Good looking Slider
Curve
Chris Stuart | San Jacinto College
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/NH/Texas-NM-JUCO-All-Star-Game-Scouting-Reports-2963781054
"Chris Stuart, a southpaw from the Netherlands, has a heater up to 94 with late life and a tight sharp diving slider."
"San Jacinto left-hander Chris Stuart, from Amsterdam, touched 94 MPH with some crossfire in his delivery that could be a tough look for lefties with his low three-quarters slot. Stuart struck out three batters in a scoreless frame, including a couple defensive swings from a lefty against his slider (79-82mph)."
"Based on the limiting viewing of a two-pitch mix, it looked like Stuart might profile more as an impact reliever, especially against lefties, than starter. But he’s a strong 6-0, 215 pounds with a simple delivery."
This is interesting, here's San Jac pitcher, Chris Stuart, pitching against the Longhorns at the Disch (Fall ball):
(he's got some tricky movement on his fastball)
He likes to throw up high in the zone.
Comes up high with the fastball, followed by a low sinking slider or curve. Displays some "pitching intelligence."
Chris Stuart | #17 | LHP | San Jacinto College-North - Region 14 Athletics
Probably a frequently-used reliever next year. But could start if DuPlantier, Morehouse, and/or Cobb don't step up. (I'm penciling in Gordon and Hurley as 2 of our starters)
However, nothing is iron-clad or written in stone--other than Gordon will be one of our weekend starters.
Chris Stuart
LHP
from the Netherlands (with some sort of apparent Waco connection)
6'2"
215 lbs
3.10 ERA
1.24 WHIP
at Houston area JC powerhouse San Jac
Fastball up to 94mph, with some movement.
Good looking Slider
Curve
Chris Stuart | San Jacinto College
https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/NH/Texas-NM-JUCO-All-Star-Game-Scouting-Reports-2963781054
"Chris Stuart, a southpaw from the Netherlands, has a heater up to 94 with late life and a tight sharp diving slider."
"San Jacinto left-hander Chris Stuart, from Amsterdam, touched 94 MPH with some crossfire in his delivery that could be a tough look for lefties with his low three-quarters slot. Stuart struck out three batters in a scoreless frame, including a couple defensive swings from a lefty against his slider (79-82mph)."
"Based on the limiting viewing of a two-pitch mix, it looked like Stuart might profile more as an impact reliever, especially against lefties, than starter. But he’s a strong 6-0, 215 pounds with a simple delivery."
This is interesting, here's San Jac pitcher, Chris Stuart, pitching against the Longhorns at the Disch (Fall ball):
(he's got some tricky movement on his fastball)
He likes to throw up high in the zone.
Comes up high with the fastball, followed by a low sinking slider or curve. Works the inside of the zone some. Displays some "pitching intelligence."
Chris Stuart | #17 | LHP | San Jacinto College-North - Region 14 Athletics
Nice!
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