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Here's the nice write up on Texas:
- TEXAS (50-16-1, 17-9-1)
2009 RPI: 2
Starters Returning: 5
Weekend Starters: 3
Mid-Week Starters: 1
Key Relievers (20+inns.): 2
All Conference Candidates:
RHP Taylor Jungmann (11-3, 2.00, .193OBA, Freshman All Am.)
RHP Chance Ruffin (10-2, 3.32, .230OBA)
RHP Cole Green (5-3, 3.34, .241OBA)
C Cameron Rupp (.29211-46)
1B Kevin Keyes (.305-9-46)
OF Connor Rowe (.277-8-40)
RHP Brandon Workman (3-5, 3.48)
RHP Austin Dicharry (8-2, 2.28, .189OBA)
The Good News:
I thought Augie said it best in the post-game press conference after losing the title game to LSU, this was the least experienced team he’s ever had that accomplished this much. In other words, his Longhorns over-acheived last year to make it as far as they did with so much youth. Just imagine what that team will do this year with all that experience under their belts? Well put it this way, you KNOW when you get an Augie team that was 2nd in the nation in ERA (2.95) and 8th in defense (.976) and a good bit of that returns… we’re talking about multiple Excedrin headaches for their opponents. Jungmann belied his youth last season and doubles with expected top rounders Workman and Green to make for an intimidating corps. The offense was typical Augie-ball-esque, having 104 sacrifice hits on the season, and not a lot of power (until, mysteriously, they got to the wind-tunnel of Rosenblatt). Look for the bunt-and-dash stuff to continue, but Rupp and Keyes will get their share of dingers too. And don’t forget about Russell Moldenhauer, who only hit .262 last year, but hit four home runs in six games in Omaha. Oh man, we haven’t even gotten to the recruiting class either. Lordy. Baseball America ranked the class at No. 6 in the country and features OF Cohl Walla (43rd round, Washington), C Nick DiSantiago (33rd round, Washington), C Jonathan Walsh (18th round, San Francisco) and RHP Josh Urban (19th round, Pittsburgh), all expected to make big impacts. One last word of warning to their opponents: Buckle in and hang on, people.
The Bad News:
Well, I know UT went to the national title round and all, but you DO remember how the Longhorns struggled to beat Boston College and Army in the regionals and TCU in the Supers, right? They also had some vulnerable moments throughout the year, including getting swept at Kansas, swept by Rice and only won the Big 12 by a half-game. I know, that’s being picky and all, but still. Also keep in mind that All American Austin Wood left the roster and takes his 15 saves from last year with him. Plus, missing All Big 12 talents Brandon Belt and Michael Torres will weaken the infield a bit. Still, I don’t think anyone is shedding any tears for Augie.
Schedule Note:
Return of one of the best non-conference series in college baseball.
I always love the recent games between Stanford and Texas. Lots of great moments in the 2000s between them. They’ll rehash their best-of-three donnybrooks in the second weekend of the season at Disch-Falk. The Trees should be much-improved, so it should be a dandy. The Horns will ease into Big 12 play with Nebraska and Texas Tech in the first two weekends. Oh, and if you’re marking your calendar, the Texas A&M series is April 16th-18th.
Here's the nice write up on Texas:
- TEXAS (50-16-1, 17-9-1)
2009 RPI: 2
Starters Returning: 5
Weekend Starters: 3
Mid-Week Starters: 1
Key Relievers (20+inns.): 2
All Conference Candidates:
RHP Taylor Jungmann (11-3, 2.00, .193OBA, Freshman All Am.)
RHP Chance Ruffin (10-2, 3.32, .230OBA)
RHP Cole Green (5-3, 3.34, .241OBA)
C Cameron Rupp (.29211-46)
1B Kevin Keyes (.305-9-46)
OF Connor Rowe (.277-8-40)
RHP Brandon Workman (3-5, 3.48)
RHP Austin Dicharry (8-2, 2.28, .189OBA)
The Good News:
I thought Augie said it best in the post-game press conference after losing the title game to LSU, this was the least experienced team he’s ever had that accomplished this much. In other words, his Longhorns over-acheived last year to make it as far as they did with so much youth. Just imagine what that team will do this year with all that experience under their belts? Well put it this way, you KNOW when you get an Augie team that was 2nd in the nation in ERA (2.95) and 8th in defense (.976) and a good bit of that returns… we’re talking about multiple Excedrin headaches for their opponents. Jungmann belied his youth last season and doubles with expected top rounders Workman and Green to make for an intimidating corps. The offense was typical Augie-ball-esque, having 104 sacrifice hits on the season, and not a lot of power (until, mysteriously, they got to the wind-tunnel of Rosenblatt). Look for the bunt-and-dash stuff to continue, but Rupp and Keyes will get their share of dingers too. And don’t forget about Russell Moldenhauer, who only hit .262 last year, but hit four home runs in six games in Omaha. Oh man, we haven’t even gotten to the recruiting class either. Lordy. Baseball America ranked the class at No. 6 in the country and features OF Cohl Walla (43rd round, Washington), C Nick DiSantiago (33rd round, Washington), C Jonathan Walsh (18th round, San Francisco) and RHP Josh Urban (19th round, Pittsburgh), all expected to make big impacts. One last word of warning to their opponents: Buckle in and hang on, people.
The Bad News:
Well, I know UT went to the national title round and all, but you DO remember how the Longhorns struggled to beat Boston College and Army in the regionals and TCU in the Supers, right? They also had some vulnerable moments throughout the year, including getting swept at Kansas, swept by Rice and only won the Big 12 by a half-game. I know, that’s being picky and all, but still. Also keep in mind that All American Austin Wood left the roster and takes his 15 saves from last year with him. Plus, missing All Big 12 talents Brandon Belt and Michael Torres will weaken the infield a bit. Still, I don’t think anyone is shedding any tears for Augie.
Schedule Note:
Return of one of the best non-conference series in college baseball.
I always love the recent games between Stanford and Texas. Lots of great moments in the 2000s between them. They’ll rehash their best-of-three donnybrooks in the second weekend of the season at Disch-Falk. The Trees should be much-improved, so it should be a dandy. The Horns will ease into Big 12 play with Nebraska and Texas Tech in the first two weekends. Oh, and if you’re marking your calendar, the Texas A&M series is April 16th-18th.
