2025 Baseball Mega Thread

[Cro-Magnon App]

The aluminum bat affects pitching stats to the negative, right? The ball jumps off the bat. How does playing on turf affect the pitching stats? I wouldn’t think 2500 feet elevation would have a great effect on the spin of the ball coming out of a pitcher’s hand. Some effect, but how much? I’d say the wind is the main negative factor for pitchers? Maybe not.

[Appmountaineers19]

The aluminum bat affects pitching stats to the negative, right? The ball jumps off the bat. How does playing on turf affect the pitching stats? I wouldn’t think 2500 feet elevation would have a great effect on the spin of the ball coming out of a pitcher’s hand. Some effect, but how much? I’d say the wind is the main negative factor for pitchers? Maybe not.

I would think the turf would help and hurt a pitcher. These kids that play on turf have never seen a bad bounce so cleaner D but turf is faster so maybe more hits given up? The thing with the spin is the seams are lowered so not as much movement and less air resistance - saw it may fly 20ft more in air. So with low seams +wind/cold + aluminum = no bueno

I always struggle with the thought of the turf mounds but think the guys are use to it by now.

[311neers]

The aluminum bat affects pitching stats to the negative, right? The ball jumps off the bat. How does playing on turf affect the pitching stats? I wouldn’t think 2500 feet elevation would have a great effect on the spin of the ball coming out of a pitcher’s hand. Some effect, but how much? I’d say the wind is the main negative factor for pitchers? Maybe not.

Baseball stadium is at 3500’. Ball flies! Have to keep it down.

[311neers]

Sunny and 65 degrees.
7’ above sea level.

No excuses. Win anyway.
And throw strikes for Stonewall.

[Appmountaineers19]

Not on ESPN +?

[BUTCH1991]

Not on ESPN +?

FloSports - seems to be a CAA thing

[311neers]

It’s already extremely chippy. This ump is a joke.
Wind is probably blowing 15mph our dead left field.

[AppinVA]

Dropped game one, 5-4.

[311neers]

Had our chances. Wilson looked really good. Doesn’t seem to be much clutch hitting and again guys leaving games due to injury tweaks. Could be in for a rough one tomorrow. CofC is a single hitting machine.

[Appmountaineers19]

Had our chances. Wilson looked really good. Doesn’t seem to be much clutch hitting and again guys leaving games due to injury tweaks. Could be in for a rough one tomorrow. CofC is a single hitting machine.

I didn't get to watch it but just looking at the box score the pitching did well. I don't think Friday's has been the problem so far. Hope the guys continue to step up and keep them in the games - hitting will get it done. The trends have been interesting this season so far. When pitching has been good the O hasn't been the at their best and when they are on the pitching is off.

Saturday and Sunday seem likes a good time to break the trends and put it all together. Why not right?

[Lowcountry App]

I’ll be there today with another App alum. Weather should be nice with temps in the upper 70’s. Time for an App win.

[311neers]

Marks is dealing. If we can get him going…
He’s sitting 92 touching 93.
9-0 thru 6.

Lichtenstein at short is the real deal. eXcellent lower base and smooth in the field. The boys are loving 78 and sun.

[311neers]

21 hits! 3 pop ups in a row the wind has gotten and CofC can’t handle.
13-0! B9.

[311neers]

Marks back out for the 9th.

CG incoming.

[311neers]

Neers win!
13-0!
Complete game shutout from Marks, wow. Best pitching performance since Xander v Coastal.

[BambooRdApp]

I will admit. I did not see that coming. A donut for an opposing team for 9 frames
Congratulations!!

[BUTCH1991]

Awesome, just wish I could have watched it on the Plus.

[311neers]

Marks kept the ball down today. Induced a ton of groundouts. No errors, solid ball. Sat 91-92 and pitched to contact early. 90-95 pitches which is awesome, maybe only 1 walk.
Today makes me feel better about the Sun Belt now, but still work left to do.
1 more tomorrow, might be a little wet.

[JTApps1]

Neers win!
13-0!
Complete game shutout from Marks, wow. Best pitching performance since Xander v Coastal.

*Apps win

Great game all around. Marks lives up to the D2 All American recognition today.

[311neers]

Awesome, just wish I could have watched it on the Plus.

Apparently the CAA has no money and can’t get ESPN+. CofC really should be in a different conference for baseball/basketball.

I’ll be there again tomorrow to try and update, but Patriots Pt and Shem Creek area has the worst service I’ve ever seen for a metropolitan area. Charleston Food and Wine is also going on so you can imagine the grid being overwhelmed.