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FYI, Series begins on Thursday, 3/29
South Carolina Gamecocks 13-11, 1-5 in SEC
Projected Order of Finish SEC, 4th in East
Projected Regional Team - Yes
TOP PROSPECTS, 2018 DRAFT
13 Adam Hill RHP South Carolina
18 Carlos Cortes OF South Carolina
33 Cody Morris RHP South Carolina
TOP PROSPECTS, 2019 DRAFT
21 Kyle Jacobsen OF South Carolina
IMPACT FRESHMEN
12 Kyle Jacobsen OF South Carolina
22 Noah Campbell 2B South Carolina
26 Logan Chapman RHP South Carolina
South Carolina welcomes a new era to Columbia this spring with the addition of new head coach Mark Kingston, who has done a terrific job at previous stops such as South Florida and Illinois State. Those two programs, of course, have potential. But South Carolina is a totally different animal in a much more difficult league. But the foundation is there to have some immediate success if the Gamecocks can figure out some of the bullpen roles. The starting rotation looks solid with righties Adam Hill and Cody Morris leading the charge. Hill has a combination of power stuff and feel, while the 6-foot-4 Morris looks to meet expectations. Morris is a couple of years removed from Tommy John surgery, but has premium stuff. He sat 93-96 at times in the fall, while often settling in at 91-94 with heavy sink on his fastball. He has a slurvy 78-80 breaking ball that could be more consistent, while the changeup is a good pitch at 81-83 mph with some fade and deception. He should have a good amount of success if he can command the fastball and continue to improve the breaking stuff. For now, freshman righty Logan Chapman will round out the rotation. Chapman sat 91-93 at times with his fastball in the fall, while also settling in at 89-91 with good command of the offering. He also has good feel for a 12-to-6 curveball at 74-76 mph, while he can get outs with a mid-80s changeup. Another righty, Carmen Mlodzinski, is worth watching for a potential rotation spot. Mlodzinski works in the 91-93 range with his fastball, but has been up to 95 before. His secondary stuff continues to develop, but the breaking ball has real promise. As for the bullpen, the Gamecocks are still figuring out some roles, but for now, it looks like righty Eddy Demurias will occupy the closer role, while sophomore Colby Lee will have an integral role out of the bullpen. Demurias worked in the 90-93 range in the fall with a quality slider, while Lee needs to be more consistent after struggling at times last season. Theres also juco transfer Ridge Chapman and freshman Shane Roberts. Chapman showed 92-94 mph heat in the fall, along with a power slider, while Roberts is a bulldog at 5-foot-11 with a low-90s fastball and slider in the 77-82 mph range.
Offensively, theres no doubt the Gamecocks welcome back a wealth of experience. But this group also has a lot to prove after not having a single returning hitter who finished last season with a batting average of .300 or better. Chris Cullen and Hunter Taylor had strong falls behind the plate and are expected to take sizable steps forward offensively this spring, while LT Tolbert and Madison Stokes are veterans who have big-time potential. Both players did a much better job of driving the baseball in the fall, and many eyes will be on Stokes, who hit .224 last season after showing so much promise near the end of the 2016 campaign. Senior Jonah Bride gives the Gamecocks some leadership and presence on the left side of the infield, while its a safe bet right now to say that Carlos Cortes will join the .300 average club this spring. Cortes showed huge raw power last season with 12 homers and 41 RBIs, and is South Carolinas premier offensive prospect for good reason. Meanwhile, fellow outfielder Jacob Olson led the team in hitting last year and looks to build off that campaign.
In terms of newcomers, keep an eye on 2B Noah Campbell and OF Kyle Jacobsen. Campbell is an athletic and physical middle infielder with power from the left side, while Jacobsen is an athletic outfielder with an advanced offensive approach. Jacobsen also will be a draft-eligible sophomore next season, meaning he can go in the 2019 draft.
Link to USC's Schedule/Results, GamecocksOnline.com - South Carolina Gamecocks Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks - Baseball
Link to CockyTalk (similar to Volnation), The Sarge - CockyTalk
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Simply reply SWEEP, 2-1, 1-2 or SWEPT
Double Up if you're feeling lucky................
Rules are simple and may change without notice:
1. Simply pick how the Vols will fair during the mid-week games or weekend series
2. Reply with Sweep, 2-1, 1-2 or Swept for a weekend series or WIN or LOSE for a midweek game.
3. At the end of the season (tournaments included) a winner will be selected by their correct predictions and awarded a special prize on behalf of OldTimer and not to exceed $10,000 in value
4. All predictions must be submitted by the 1st pitch of the 1st Game, any edits after the start of the game will result in a disqualification for that Series or Game
5. You do not have to play every week, total points won will win
6. Point system may be changed at my discretion at any time
7. Weather will be an issue, I'll post any instructions regarding weather prior to each game, check back often if inclement weather is in play
8. More rules may be added at my discretion
9. No wagering, 2018 Pick'em is for the enjoyment of the Volnation forums.
10. Disputes will be handled by a 3 person panel: Me, Myself and I
Again, if there is an EDIT after the game starts on your post, your prediction doesn't count....
Point System
Weekend Series
3 Points awarded if you correctly pick 2-1, 1-2 or 1-1 for a rained shortened series. No points awarded for a 1 game weekend series
1 Point awarded if you pick 2-1 and the Vols Sweep
6 Points awarded if you correctly pick a Sweep or Swept, doesn't matter if we only get in 2 games due to weather
Midweek Games
2 points for correctly picking the winner
games will be handicapped
Double Up
Double your point value if correct however the original point value is subtracted if your prediction is wrong. Example, you pick the Vols to go 1-2 and you Double Up, if they go 1-2 you will receive 6 points however if your pick is wrong you receive -3.
Pick with your gut and not your heart!!! - OT
South Carolina Gamecocks 13-11, 1-5 in SEC
Projected Order of Finish SEC, 4th in East
Projected Regional Team - Yes
TOP PROSPECTS, 2018 DRAFT
13 Adam Hill RHP South Carolina
18 Carlos Cortes OF South Carolina
33 Cody Morris RHP South Carolina
TOP PROSPECTS, 2019 DRAFT
21 Kyle Jacobsen OF South Carolina
IMPACT FRESHMEN
12 Kyle Jacobsen OF South Carolina
22 Noah Campbell 2B South Carolina
26 Logan Chapman RHP South Carolina
South Carolina welcomes a new era to Columbia this spring with the addition of new head coach Mark Kingston, who has done a terrific job at previous stops such as South Florida and Illinois State. Those two programs, of course, have potential. But South Carolina is a totally different animal in a much more difficult league. But the foundation is there to have some immediate success if the Gamecocks can figure out some of the bullpen roles. The starting rotation looks solid with righties Adam Hill and Cody Morris leading the charge. Hill has a combination of power stuff and feel, while the 6-foot-4 Morris looks to meet expectations. Morris is a couple of years removed from Tommy John surgery, but has premium stuff. He sat 93-96 at times in the fall, while often settling in at 91-94 with heavy sink on his fastball. He has a slurvy 78-80 breaking ball that could be more consistent, while the changeup is a good pitch at 81-83 mph with some fade and deception. He should have a good amount of success if he can command the fastball and continue to improve the breaking stuff. For now, freshman righty Logan Chapman will round out the rotation. Chapman sat 91-93 at times with his fastball in the fall, while also settling in at 89-91 with good command of the offering. He also has good feel for a 12-to-6 curveball at 74-76 mph, while he can get outs with a mid-80s changeup. Another righty, Carmen Mlodzinski, is worth watching for a potential rotation spot. Mlodzinski works in the 91-93 range with his fastball, but has been up to 95 before. His secondary stuff continues to develop, but the breaking ball has real promise. As for the bullpen, the Gamecocks are still figuring out some roles, but for now, it looks like righty Eddy Demurias will occupy the closer role, while sophomore Colby Lee will have an integral role out of the bullpen. Demurias worked in the 90-93 range in the fall with a quality slider, while Lee needs to be more consistent after struggling at times last season. Theres also juco transfer Ridge Chapman and freshman Shane Roberts. Chapman showed 92-94 mph heat in the fall, along with a power slider, while Roberts is a bulldog at 5-foot-11 with a low-90s fastball and slider in the 77-82 mph range.
Offensively, theres no doubt the Gamecocks welcome back a wealth of experience. But this group also has a lot to prove after not having a single returning hitter who finished last season with a batting average of .300 or better. Chris Cullen and Hunter Taylor had strong falls behind the plate and are expected to take sizable steps forward offensively this spring, while LT Tolbert and Madison Stokes are veterans who have big-time potential. Both players did a much better job of driving the baseball in the fall, and many eyes will be on Stokes, who hit .224 last season after showing so much promise near the end of the 2016 campaign. Senior Jonah Bride gives the Gamecocks some leadership and presence on the left side of the infield, while its a safe bet right now to say that Carlos Cortes will join the .300 average club this spring. Cortes showed huge raw power last season with 12 homers and 41 RBIs, and is South Carolinas premier offensive prospect for good reason. Meanwhile, fellow outfielder Jacob Olson led the team in hitting last year and looks to build off that campaign.
In terms of newcomers, keep an eye on 2B Noah Campbell and OF Kyle Jacobsen. Campbell is an athletic and physical middle infielder with power from the left side, while Jacobsen is an athletic outfielder with an advanced offensive approach. Jacobsen also will be a draft-eligible sophomore next season, meaning he can go in the 2019 draft.
Link to USC's Schedule/Results, GamecocksOnline.com - South Carolina Gamecocks Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks - Baseball
Link to CockyTalk (similar to Volnation), The Sarge - CockyTalk
______________________________________________
Simply reply SWEEP, 2-1, 1-2 or SWEPT
Double Up if you're feeling lucky................
Rules are simple and may change without notice:
1. Simply pick how the Vols will fair during the mid-week games or weekend series
2. Reply with Sweep, 2-1, 1-2 or Swept for a weekend series or WIN or LOSE for a midweek game.
3. At the end of the season (tournaments included) a winner will be selected by their correct predictions and awarded a special prize on behalf of OldTimer and not to exceed $10,000 in value
4. All predictions must be submitted by the 1st pitch of the 1st Game, any edits after the start of the game will result in a disqualification for that Series or Game
5. You do not have to play every week, total points won will win
6. Point system may be changed at my discretion at any time
7. Weather will be an issue, I'll post any instructions regarding weather prior to each game, check back often if inclement weather is in play
8. More rules may be added at my discretion
9. No wagering, 2018 Pick'em is for the enjoyment of the Volnation forums.
10. Disputes will be handled by a 3 person panel: Me, Myself and I
Again, if there is an EDIT after the game starts on your post, your prediction doesn't count....
Point System
Weekend Series
3 Points awarded if you correctly pick 2-1, 1-2 or 1-1 for a rained shortened series. No points awarded for a 1 game weekend series
1 Point awarded if you pick 2-1 and the Vols Sweep
6 Points awarded if you correctly pick a Sweep or Swept, doesn't matter if we only get in 2 games due to weather
Midweek Games
2 points for correctly picking the winner
games will be handicapped
Double Up
Double your point value if correct however the original point value is subtracted if your prediction is wrong. Example, you pick the Vols to go 1-2 and you Double Up, if they go 1-2 you will receive 6 points however if your pick is wrong you receive -3.
Pick with your gut and not your heart!!! - OT
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