Archive for October, 2009

Harvard adds Kristaps Aldins to Coaching Staff

– October 12, 2009Posted in: Ivy League, New Coach

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

Kristaps Aldins was introduced as an assistant coach at Harvard by Joe Walsh. Aldins enters his first season at Harvard after completing four seasons on the bench at nearby Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

At MIT, Aldins worked with the Engineers’ pitchers, catchers, and outfielders. Aldins was also responsible for all facets of a nationwide recruiting process. During his stint at MIT, the team compiled an overall record of 82-63 with a program-record 25 wins in 2008. In 2006 the Engineers advanced to the NEWMAC Championship Game for the first time in program history and earned a bid to the ECAC Tournament.

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Tags: Harvard, Ivy League, New Coach

LSU starts Fall Practice on Tuesday

Brian Foley

– October 12, 2009Posted in: Fall Ball, SEC

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

BATON ROUGE — The 2010 LSU baseball team takes the field for its first full-squad workout at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday as the defending national champions begin their five-week fall practice period in Alex Box Stadium.

The fall practice session, which concludes on November 20, will include several scrimmages that are open to the public.

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Tags: Fall Ball, LSU, SEC

CBB Top 100 Countdown: Number 100 Kyle Gaedele

Brian Foley

– October 12, 2009Posted in: 2010 Top Players, CBD Column, Horizon League

The CBB starts the countdown for the 2010 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top 100 Players in the country. We will be providing one player per day until we reach number 1.

We start the list today with Valparaiso University sophomore Kyle Gaedele. He is a 6’4 220 pound outfielder out of Arlington Heights Illinois and from Rolling Meadows High School. He was a three year letterwinner in high school where he was selected in the 32nd round by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.

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Tags: 2010 Top Players, CBB 2010 Top 100 Players, CBD Column, Horizon League, Valparaiso

Fall Baseball Game Recaps for October 10th

Brian Foley

– October 10, 2009Posted in: Atlantic 10, CAA, Fall Ball, MAC, Pac 12

Here is your recap of Fall Baseball Games for October 10th. Click on the respective link for the full story.

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Tags: Atlantic 10, Charlotte, Fall Ball, MAC, Miami (OH), Pac 12, Washington, Xavier

UNCW releases 2010 Schedule

Brian Foley

– October 10, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, CAA

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Matchups against longtime regional rivals East Carolina, N.C. State, Elon and Coastal Carolina highlight UNC Wilmington’s 2010 baseball schedule, according to 19th-year Seahawk skipper Mark Scalf.

"I think we have a solid schedule as we continue to try to play the best opposition we can," said Scalf. "We have a good mix of teams that will prepare us to reach our goals as a program this season."

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, CAA, UNC-Wilmington

LSU’s Chad Jones continues to star in Football and Baseball

Brian Foley

– October 10, 2009Posted in: SEC

There is a huge football game today between the Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers. LSU’s Chad Jones is expected to make a huge impact on the game as he is the starting free safety and also spends time as a relief pitcher on the LSU staff. He has been already rated as one of the top safeties for the upcoming NFL draft and has started to got some nibbles from MLB teams as they were thoroughly impressed with his performance in the College World Series.

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Tags: Football, LSU, SEC

Texas Tech releases 2010 Slate

Brian Foley

– October 9, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, Big 12

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

TexasTechStadium DAN SPENCER COMMENTS (VIDEO)

LUBBOCK, Texas – A total of 14 NCAA Regional teams from 2009 highlight Texas Tech’s 2010 baseball schedule that was announced today by second year head coach Dan Spencer.

A total of 54 games (maximum amount of 56 is allowed) are on the current schedule and Texas Tech will announce the addition of two more games once those details have been finalized.

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Tags: 2010 Schedules, Big 12, Texas Tech

Fall Baseball Recap for October 9th

Brian Foley

– October 9, 2009Posted in: Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Fall Ball, Pac 12

Here is your listing of Fall Baseball Games from October 9th. Click on the respective links for a full recap of the game.

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Tags: Big 12, Big East, Big Ten Conference, Fall Ball, Iowa, Iowa Central, Nebraska, Ohio State, Pac 12, Villanova, Washington, Washington State

SE Missouri State Fall Series Announced

Brian Foley

– October 9, 2009Posted in: Fall Ball, Ohio Valley Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Southeast Missouri State University baseball program will conclude fall workouts with its 16th Annual Steak and Beans Series. The best-of-five intrasquad series will begin Tuesday at Capaha Field. First pitch of the series is set for 5 p.m., CT.

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Tags: Fall Ball, Ohio Valley Conference, Southeast Missouri State

South Florida takes part in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

Brian Foley

– October 9, 2009Posted in: Big East

I am always looking for interesting stories on college baseball teams and today I came across this interesting article about the South Florida baseball team which took part in the second annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event on campus recently. The event consisted saw the baseball players marching in high heels for a mile. You can check out the full press release below.

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Tags: Big East, South Florida

Hawaii releases 2010 Slate

Brian Foley

– October 9, 2009Posted in: 2010 Schedules, WAC

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

HONOLULU – University of Hawai‘i head baseball coach Mike Trapasso released the 2010 UH baseball schedule Thursday, with three Pac-10 home series and a three-game road series at Cal State Fullerton highlighting the slate.