As you know, Stephen Head is now a scout for the Dodgers. Marc MacMillan took his spot on the staff.
Mike believes the experience on the field will be a strength and something that was a weakness before.
All 10 starters on opening day will be returning players.
Pitching depth was an issue last year. He thinks that's now a strength after they signed 11 pitchers in the signing class that's currently on campus.
Bortles will start at 3rd.
Robinson will start at shortstop
Blackman will start at 2nd
Golsan will start at 1st
Lartigue will start at catcher
Several different lineups in the outfield the first week. Cloyd will start in left a couple games. Woodman will start in center. Dishon will start in right field.
DJ Miller will also play in the outfield and DH. Perdzock could DH or play left, and Watson will play a lot in the outfield.
Rotation, in order: Bramlett, Smith, Johnson
Closer is Wyatt Short. Will Stokes is also on the back end.
Parkinson, Lowe and McArthur will also figure in -- as will Woolfolk, Pagnozzi, Feigl and Green.
New video board is up at Swayze for the season. It's top 3 or 4 biggest boards in college baseball.
Ribbon boards are now up over the concession stands down both lines, too.
The plan for the stadium expansion began about a year ago. Mike is excited about the amenities that are being added for players.
Field-level club will bring backstop closer to home plate
Lartigue has a sizable lead at catcher. Fortes will play, but it appears Lartigue has separated.
Thinks the second year under Mike Clement as hitting coach is a good thing because of the familiarity to the system.
Blackman has shortened his swing and has moved the ball around the field better than last season.
FIU is throwing right-handers Friday and Saturday. TBA on Sunday.
Mike believes the experience on the field will be a strength and something that was a weakness before.
All 10 starters on opening day will be returning players.
Pitching depth was an issue last year. He thinks that's now a strength after they signed 11 pitchers in the signing class that's currently on campus.
Bortles will start at 3rd.
Robinson will start at shortstop
Blackman will start at 2nd
Golsan will start at 1st
Lartigue will start at catcher
Several different lineups in the outfield the first week. Cloyd will start in left a couple games. Woodman will start in center. Dishon will start in right field.
DJ Miller will also play in the outfield and DH. Perdzock could DH or play left, and Watson will play a lot in the outfield.
Rotation, in order: Bramlett, Smith, Johnson
Closer is Wyatt Short. Will Stokes is also on the back end.
Parkinson, Lowe and McArthur will also figure in -- as will Woolfolk, Pagnozzi, Feigl and Green.
New video board is up at Swayze for the season. It's top 3 or 4 biggest boards in college baseball.
Ribbon boards are now up over the concession stands down both lines, too.
The plan for the stadium expansion began about a year ago. Mike is excited about the amenities that are being added for players.
Field-level club will bring backstop closer to home plate
Lartigue has a sizable lead at catcher. Fortes will play, but it appears Lartigue has separated.
Thinks the second year under Mike Clement as hitting coach is a good thing because of the familiarity to the system.
Blackman has shortened his swing and has moved the ball around the field better than last season.
FIU is throwing right-handers Friday and Saturday. TBA on Sunday.
