Archive for August, 2009

Ball State releases 2010 Schedule

– August 26, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, MAC

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State baseball head coach Greg Beals officially released a 56-game schedule for the 2010 season, including 16 games at Ball Diamond. The Cardinals return 16 letterwinners, including six starters and eight pitchers, from the reigning Mid-American Conference West Division championship team.

The Cardinals’ rigorous 29-game non-conference schedule features five NCAA Tournament teams, including one College World Series participant (Arkansas) and one Super Regional participant (Louisville). Ball State’s 19 non-conference foes combined for a .570 (611-461) winning percentage last spring as 15-of-19 posted records above .500.

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, Ball State, MAC

Arkansas Little-Rock adds 26 for 2010 Roster

Brian Foley

– August 26, 2009Posted in: 2010 Recruits, Sun Belt

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The UALR baseball team will have a whole new look in 2010, as head coach Scott Norwood welcomes 26 newcomers for his second season with the Trojans. After signing 10 players in the early period, Norwood’s staff added 16 more newcomers in the spring.

“We feel like we’ve addressed a lot of needs with the players we were able to bring in this season. I expect us to be much more competitive this year,” said Norwood. “With so many new guys, it is going to take a while for them to gel and get to know each other. Hopefully that’s something they can accomplish in the fall.”

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Tags: 2010 Recruits, Arkansas Little Rock, Sun Belt

Matt Hobbs named Pitching Coach at San Francisco

Brian Foley

– August 26, 2009Posted in: New Coach, West Coast Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

(San Francisco, CA) – Matt Hobbs has accepted the open pitching coach position at the University of San Francisco, as announced by head coach Nino Giarratano today. Hobbs comes to the Hilltop from UC San Diego, where he held an associate head coaching position for three years.

"We are extremely excited to have Matt Hobbs as a pitching Coach/ recruiting coordinator at the University of San Francisco," said Giarratano. "Matt brings great success, knowledge, and great work habits to our program. Matt will continue to help the program rise."

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Tags: Coaching Changes, San Francisco, West Coast Conference

Long Beach State Sets 2010 Schedule

Colin Weber

– August 25, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, Big West

The Long Beach State Dirtbags have released their 2010 schedule. The Dirtbags had a down year in 2009, but The Beach looks to get back on the winning track in 2010. The team will open the season at Blair Field, as they take on Pepperdine (Feb. 19) and Oregon (Feb. 20) before making the trek to Fullerton to battle the Cal State Fullerton Titans (Feb. 21). The Dirtbags will return home for a mid-week game against UCLA (Feb. 23) and then head to The Grand Canyon State for a weekend set against Arizona (Feb. 26-28).

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, Big West, Long Beach State

UCLA Releases 2010 Schedule

Colin Weber

– August 25, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, Pac 12

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

LOS ANGELES – The UCLA baseball team has released its 2010 schedule, which features 23 games against teams that advanced to the 2009 NCAA Tournament, as announced by sixth-year head coach John Savage. UCLA will open the season at home versus Southern University in the MLB Urban Invitational on Friday, Feb. 19.

UCLA’s 56-game regular-season schedule includes at least 32 home contests and 24 games played away from Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Bruins’ home slate is lined by non-conference weekend series versus Nebraska (March 5-7), Oral Roberts (March 19-21) and Cal Poly (March 25-27).

"We’re looking forward to playing another challenging schedule next spring," Savage said.

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, Pac 12, UCLA

Butler, Youngstown State Set 2010 Slates

Colin Weber

– August 25, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, Horizon League

Head coach Steve Farley enters his 19th season with Butler baseball as the 2010 season approaches. Coach Farley and the Bulldogs look to improve from a very disappointing 2009 campaign that saw the team finish with a 13-41 record.

The Bulldogs will kick off the season at the Wofford College Tournament (Feb. 26-28) with games against NJIT, Wofford, and South Carolina Upstate. Butler then returns home for a mid-week game against Indiana Tech (March 3) before travelling to Winter Haven, Florida for their Florida Spring Trip (March 5-11).

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, Butler, Horizon League, Youngstown State

Buckley returns to Long Beach State as Pitching Coach

Brian Foley

– August 25, 2009Posted in: Big West, New Coach

Mike Weathers of Long Beach State announced on Monday the addition of Troy Buckley to his staff for the 2010 campaign. Buckley previously served as an assistant coach for seven seasons starting in 2002. He left Long Beach State to go to the Pittsburgh Pirates where he served as the coordinator of minor league pitching. Buckley had tons of success at Lon Beach State as he oversaw many star pitchers including three straight Big West Pitchers of the Year from 2002-2004.

Head Coach Mike Weathers says the following about the addition: "Obviously, we’re thrilled to have Troy back with the program. He’s our best recruit of the year, I know this was a difficult decision for him, because he was really enjoying his position with the Pirates. However, I think for his family’s sake and for his future that Long Beach State was the right fit for him."

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Tags: Big West, Coaching Changes, Long Beach State

Eastern Illinois players get program exposure through Summer Leagues

Brian Foley

– August 25, 2009Posted in: Ohio Valley Conference

Collin Whitchurch of The Daily Eastern News has a good article looking at the summer of the Eastern Illinois baseball players. They had guys in leagues from Cape Cod all the way to Texas. They didn’t disappoint as Josh Mueller had an excellent summer with the Wareham Gatemen which has seen many scouts already calling Eastern Illinois coach Jim Schmitz.

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Tags: Eastern Illinois, Ohio Valley Conference

John Leeds named Curly Clement Award Winner (Umpire)

Brian Foley

– August 25, 2009Posted in: Cape Cod League

FROM CCBL RELEASE

After officiating for 30 years at various levels of baseball, veteran umpire John Leeds has received the 6th annual Curly Clement Award, presented for officiating excellence and contributions over the years to baseball umpiring in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

The Clement Award was presented to Leeds during the last week of the regular-season game by Sol Yas, CCBL deputy commissioner and umpire-in-chief, and Nick Zibelli, president of the CBUAO.

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Tags: Cape Cod League

UCF announces 2010 Recruiting Class (21 Players)

Brian Foley

– August 24, 2009Posted in: 2010 Recruits, Conference USA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

UCFRooney Interview with Coach Rooney and Coach Godwin

ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) – Getting ready to enter his second season as head coach of the UCF baseball program, Terry Rooney was pleased to announce his first recruiting class on Monday. The class features 21 players with 10 bringing in experience from the junior college ranks and six who were previously selected in the MLB Draft. It also is made up of 18 student-athletes from the Sunshine State and eight who call the Central Florida area home.

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Tags: 2010 Recruits, Conference USA, UCF

Former LSU coach “Smoke” Laval named Head Coach at UNF in 2011

Brian Foley

– August 24, 2009Posted in: Atlantic Sun, New Coach, SEC

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – University of North Florida Director of Athletics Lee Moon announced today that Raymond “Smoke” Laval will take over as the new head baseball coach for the Ospreys. Laval will replace current head baseball coach Dusty Rhodes, who announced his retirement today, effective at the end of the 2010 season.

“We’re excited to have Raymond joining the UNF family,” said UNF President John A. Delaney. “He brings a wealth of experience to the plate and we look forward to him picking up where Dusty left off, continuing to build upon a strong baseball program here at the University.”

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Tags: Atlantic Sun, Coaching Changes, LSU, North Florida, SEC

Coppin State, Tennessee Tech Release 2010 Schedules

Colin Weber

– August 23, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, MEAC, Ohio Valley Conference

The Coppin State Eagles have released their 2010 baseball schedule. The Eagles will begin the season with a seven game road trip with stops at Longwood (Feb. 19-20), George Washington (Feb. 26-27), and Navy (March 3). They will then return home for seventeen straight home contests including weekend series against Iona (March 6-7), Lehigh (March 12-13), Maryland Eastern Shore (March 27-28), and Niagara (March 30-31).