Finally going to get to see Fall Ball this afternoon. My daughter pointed out that I'll be seeing JJ Smith on the TX State side, completely forgot about that. Anything y'all want me to be on the watch for?
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How are we looking and who has stood out the most so far as far as pitching goes? Really anything because there has been little to no coverage from the social media account.Finally going to get to see Fall Ball this afternoon. My daughter pointed out that I'll be seeing JJ Smith on the TX State side, completely forgot about that. Anything y'all want me to be on the watch for?
Ummm what happened
I got back from the game. I'll got notes on a folded piece of paper with scribbles as well as text messages between me and my daughter telling her how things were going. Between those two, I'll try to stitch up a story across the 8 innings I was there. I had to get home to feed the dogs. I think I'll do this across the 4 pitchers I saw.How are we looking and who has stood out the most so far as far as pitching goes? Really anything because there has been little to no coverage from the social media account.
I’m just happy Dayton and Popelka are out of boots and back on the field. At least we know from an injury standpoint we are doing good so far. I said it before but I really think we need an experienced proven pitcher in order for this team to make some noise again this season. May be too late but I said the same thing last year and we got Dolcini so hopefully that opportunity rises again.Innings: 6-7
Pitcher: Citlalay Guitierrez
So I finally get to see what the fuss is all about. First, she's confident. She's not brooding or got that lost deer in the headlights look when she's getting ready to pitch. She just sends it down there. She gets strikes, she gets pop ups and she just handles Tx State easily. 4 up and 3 down in each inning. Game still 8-3.
In 7th, Bella Dayton finally shows up to bat. Mike has the strategy to put in the rookies in the first half of the game and veterans in the second half. From hearing the Tx State crowd, their coach did the opposite. She wanted to win!
Bella walks. Pop takes her place as pinch runner at first. Goode hit a ball that drops in the outfield in front of the OF who mishandles the bounce. This allows Pop to make it to home and Goode to make it to third. 8-4. Next, Martinez hits a ball straight to second, but it's slow enough that Goode can score from third. 8-5. Day flies out. Then eventually Texas loads up the bases. A-Wash comes up to bat for the fist time and pops out. Then Atwood comes up and hits a double, scores 2 and now it's 8-7 with 2 outs and 2 on base.
And Cimusz comes up to bat and strikes out.
Looks like Mike was primarily looking for what new players could provide his loss on offense:
Brandon was impressive, but looking at her stats she only had 7 hits in 25 AB for LSU. But of those 7 hits, 2 were HRs. All other players look like they're going to need some instructional time with Coach Singleton.
BTW, Whittaker was in shorts for the game. And Pomykalski was missing from the team.
It might be Martinez at shortstop and Washington at 2nd or vice versa but Washington is out with an injury at the moment. Not sure how serious it is but he did say they want to “hopefully” get her back by the start of spring practice so it could be a bit on the serious side.It's obvious that Mike is pushing to make Vivi Martinez the shortstop as he's keep her at that position during Fall ball, while rotating players around her. He wants her to get gametime experience. Only once was a ball hit to her directly and she mishandled the throw to first, again. Does playing under the lights with fans change her that much compared to practice.
And as for Simpson, hearing that interview with Mike White, yeah she's going to be a closer type of player. You see it in her demeanor. She lets things get to her during the pitches. And, she's skipping the ball again....like a lot. Must be because she's trying to throw a rise? She starts skipping and her confidence goes down.
Totally agree with your word about Cat. I thought she was amazing last year with her color comments.My take on the Odessa fall ball game.
1. Reese Atwood is a special looking catcher. Katie Cimusz will be the backup unless Atwood falters at the plate.
2. Why did Maddie Pomykalski not play at all? Is she hurt?
3. In the interview with Coach White he said that Washington was banged up and that she would be back at the shortstop position. It will probably come down to who is swinging the bat better between Washington and Martinez.
4. Don’t discount Corona playing second. Her defense is excellent but not sure her bat will ever be equal to Leighann Goode’s.
5. Cat Osterman is a great commentator. She asked some great questions to Coach White and Singleton. Hope she stays on the broadcast team.
She asked Singleton about recruiting and the momentum carrying over from our run in the WCWS. He said it’s been a great advantage?? Huh??I don’t think so. If they call reel in Townsen Thomas to go with Cambria Salmon I might agree with him but otherwise I think they have missed the boat.
5. It looks like they are sold on Baylea Brandon at 1st. But she has a lot to prove with her bat??
6. The interview with Dolcini was Great. She is so well spoken. She wants to get into athletic administration. She’s working with the Longhorn Foundation now and I cansee her as an athletic Director some day. Hope she stays with Texas for years to come.
Ready for the schedule to be announced so I can coordinate my schedule!
There were two players in t-shirt and shorts. First was A. Washington. She had tape wrapped all above and below her kneecap. No brace, but knee area was wrapped in an "X" pattern.My take on the Odessa fall ball game.
1. Reese Atwood is a special looking catcher. Katie Cimusz will be the backup unless Atwood falters at the plate.
2. Why did Maddie Pomykalski not play at all? Is she hurt?
3. In the interview with Coach White he said that Washington was banged up and that she would be back at the shortstop position. It will probably come down to who is swinging the bat better between Washington and Martinez.
4. Don’t discount Corona playing second. Her defense is excellent but not sure her bat will ever be equal to Leighann Goode’s.
5. Cat Osterman is a great commentator. She asked some great questions to Coach White and Singleton. Hope she stays on the broadcast team.
She asked Singleton about recruiting and the momentum carrying over from our run in the WCWS. He said it’s been a great advantage?? Huh??I don’t think so. If they call reel in Townsen Thomas to go with Cambria Salmon I might agree with him but otherwise I think they have missed the boat.
5. It looks like they are sold on Baylea Brandon at 1st. But she has a lot to prove with her bat??
6. The interview with Dolcini was Great. She is so well spoken. She wants to get into athletic administration. She’s working with the Longhorn Foundation now and I cansee her as an athletic Director some day. Hope she stays with Texas for years to come.
Ready for the schedule to be announced so I can coordinate my schedule!
My take on the Odessa fall ball game.
1. Reese Atwood is a special looking catcher. Katie Cimusz will be the backup unless Atwood falters at the plate.
2. Why did Maddie Pomykalski not play at all? Is she hurt?
3. In the interview with Coach White he said that Washington was banged up and that she would be back at the shortstop position. It will probably come down to who is swinging the bat better between Washington and Martinez.
4. Don’t discount Corona playing second. Her defense is excellent but not sure her bat will ever be equal to Leighann Goode’s.
5. Cat Osterman is a great commentator. She asked some great questions to Coach White and Singleton. Hope she stays on the broadcast team.
She asked Singleton about recruiting and the momentum carrying over from our run in the WCWS. He said it’s been a great advantage?? Huh??I don’t think so. If they call reel in Townsen Thomas to go with Cambria Salmon I might agree with him but otherwise I think they have missed the boat.
5. It looks like they are sold on Baylea Brandon at 1st. But she has a lot to prove with her bat??
6. The interview with Dolcini was Great. She is so well spoken. She wants to get into athletic administration. She’s working with the Longhorn Foundation now and I cansee her as an athletic Director some day. Hope she stays with Texas for years to come.
Ready for the schedule to be announced so I can coordinate my schedule!
Schedule is out and its a good one. Only on the road for tournaments twice in the preseason though.
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