Archive for October, 2010

Ole Miss looking to replace Pomeranz

– October 7, 2010Posted in: Fall Ball, SEC

The Ole Miss Rebels had a solid 2010 season as they made the Charlottesville Regional before bowing out to St. John’s. The biggest spot they will have to fill is number 1 starter Drew Pomeranz who led the squad with a 9-2 record with a 2.24 ERA. They also lost Aaron Barrett who also made 16 starts as he went 7-5 with a 4.34 ERA.

As fall practice has started, Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco has been focusing on the starting rotation which could be filled by JUCO transfers Austin Wright and R.J. Hively while incoming freshman Bobby Wahl could fill the openings.

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Tags: Austin Wright, Bobby Wahl, Ole Miss, R.J. Hively, SEC

Florida releases 2011 Schedule

Brian Foley

– October 7, 2010Posted in: 2011 Schedules, SEC

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida baseball program and fourth-year head coach Kevin O’Sullivan announced its 2010 schedule on Thursday. The Gators’ 56-game schedule features 35 games within the friendly confines of McKethan Stadium at Perry Field, where the squad registered a program-best 33-3 (.917) mark last season and is 90-19 (.826) during O’Sullivan’s tenure.

UF has 27 games versus opponents who advanced to the NCAA Tournament, including home series against 2010 College World Series champion South Carolina and Miami (Fla.), and will have six series totaling 19 games against teams that reached Super Regionals.

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Tags: 2011 Schedules, Florida, SEC

Renovations completed at Columbia’s Robertson Field

Brian Foley

– October 7, 2010Posted in: Ivy League, New Facility

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

NEW YORK – Construction is complete on the upgraded Robertson Field at Satow Stadium, Columbia’s home baseball venue.

Satow Stadium, named in recognition of the generosity of 2010 Varsity C Athletics Alumni Award recipient Phillip M. Satow ’63CC, upgrades the Columbia baseball venue into one of the best in the Ivy League, if not the Northeast. The project included new seats behind home plate and the expansion of seating down the first base line, construction of a new home dugout, installation of a multimedia scoreboard and a new press box.

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Tags: Columbia, Ivy League, New Facility

Top 100 Countdown: Number 97 Stewart Ijames (Louisville)

Brian Foley

– October 7, 2010Posted in: 2011 CBD Top 100 Players, 2011 Top Players, Big East, Cape Cod League, Coastal Plain League

The CBB continues our countdown to the start of the 2011 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 continue the countdown today at number 97 with Louisville junior outfielder Stewart Ijames. He checks in at 6’1 and 201 pounds as he is from Owensboro Kentucky where he attended Owensboro Catholic. He was a five time letter winner at Owensboro Catholic being named All-State twice, All-Region and All-Area selection three times. He was named the state tournament MVP when the Aces won the 2005 state championship. During his senior season, he hit .542 with ten homers. The Milwaukee Brewers selected him in the 46th round of the 2007 MLB Draft but Stewart decided to head to Louisville to continue his baseball career.

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Tags: 2011 Top Players, Big East, Cape Cod League, CBD 2011 Top 100 Players, Coastal Plain League, Louisville, Stewart Ijames

Isaiah Howes facing Drug Charges

Brian Foley

– October 7, 2010Posted in: Big East

A few weeks ago, we reported that former Louisville baseball player Isaiah Howes shot and killed former Louisville football player Daniel Covington. (Link) When the police arrived at the scene and searched Howes vehicle they found marijuana in it. He has been charged on the drug possession charge but no decision has been made yet on if or when charges would be filed on the shooting incident.

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Tags: Big East, Isaiah Howes, Louisville

Andy Wilson added to Cal-State Northridge Coaching Staff

Brian Foley

– October 6, 2010Posted in: Big West, New Coach

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Cal State Northridge baseball head coach Matt Curtis announced the appointment of Andy Wilson as a volunteer assistant coach, effective immediately.

“I am excited to add Andy Wilson to our staff,” stated head coach Matt Curtis. “He’s coached locally at College of the Canyons, and has experience coaching top-notch Division-I talent in the Alaskan Summer League. I’m confident that Andy’s going to have big impact on the development of our student-athletes.”

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Tags: Andy Wilson, Big West, Cal-State Northridge, New Coach

SEC Tourney looking to move?

Brian Foley

– October 6, 2010Posted in: SEC

The Birmingham Barons are currently exploring the option of building a new downtown stadium in Birmingham leaving Regions Park without a baseball tenant for the 2012 season. This would be an interesting development as Regions Park has served as the home of the SEC Tournament 14 out of the last 15 years. Hoover has stated they will keep the stadium in pristine condition without a chief tenant but it could affect the SEC’s decision where to hold the 2012 tournament according to a report from The Birmingham News.

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Tags: SEC

Top 100 Countdown: Number 98 Jabari Henry (Florida International)

Brian Foley

– October 6, 2010Posted in: 2011 CBD Top 100 Players, 2011 Top Players, Sun Belt

The CBB continues our countdown to the start of the 2011 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 continue the countdown today at number 98 with Florida International sophomore outfielder Jabari Henry. He is a 6’1 and 200 pounds from Orlando Florida where he attended Olympia High School. In high school, he was named the 23rd best player in the state of Florida and 124th in the country by Perfect Game. The Texas Rangers selected him in the 39th round but he decided to attend Florida International University.

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Tags: 2011 Top Players, CBD 2011 Top 100 Players, Florida International, Jabari Henry, Sun Belt

Catching up with Arizona’s Andy Lopez

Brian Foley

– October 5, 2010Posted in: Interviews with Players, Pac 12

The Arizona Daily Wildcat recently caught up Arizona head coach Andy Lopez. He talks about how the Wildcats are preparing for the upcoming fall session of scrimmages. One interesting tidbit in the interview is the fact that Bryce Ortega is still not 100 percent healthy.

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Tags: Arizona, Interviews with Coaches, Pac 12

Murray State freshman Thomas McGurk passes away

Brian Foley

– October 5, 2010Posted in: Ohio Valley Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

The Murray State athletic department endured a tragic loss Saturday evening when freshman baseball player Thomas McGurk was killed in a car accident in Murray.

“We are saddened by this tragedy and the loss of one of our student-athletes,” said Director of Athletics Allen Ward. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”

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Tags: Murray State, Ohio Valley Conference, Thomas McGurk

Ron Rakowski added to Holy Cross Coaching Staff

Brian Foley

– October 5, 2010Posted in: New Coach, Patriot League

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has named Ron Rakowski as the new assistant baseball coach, as announced by athletic director Richard M. Regan, Jr. Rakowski’s responsibilities will be coaching Crusader pitchers and assisting in recruiting duties.

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Tags: Holy Cross, New Coach, Patriot League, Ron Rakowski

Rhode Island Walks for Autism, Receives Support from Dayton and Fordham

Brian Foley

– October 5, 2010Posted in: Atlantic 10, Community Service

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

KINGSTON, R.I. - On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Rhode Island baseball team took part in the 2010 Southern New England Walk Now for Autism Speaks event, held at Colt State Park in Bristol, R.I. It marked the fourth consecutive year that the Rams participated in the walk.