'26 Lineup Predictions

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Figured I would start a thread specifically for lineup predictions for next season as we see more portal commits and see which HS guys make it to campus.

This is my best guess at it with our current roster: (assuming all potential MLB guys go)

Lineup
C - Lawless
1B - Grimmer
2B - Antigua
SS- Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Clark
CF - Abernathy
RF - Wright (Transfer)
DH - Myatt (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Kuhns
Sat - Seibert
Sun - Krenzel

Bullpen
Edmondson (Transfer), Rhudy (Transfer), Breedlove, Combs, Behnke, Sharman, Payne, Wiggins, Strickland, May

Notes: Need to stock up on LHPs, proven bullpen arms, and a few more bats (Robbins from Seton Hall & Advincula from Cal would provide some much-needed depth). A left-handed starting pitcher would also help a ton.
 
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Too soon to say. I expect 2 transfers to be weekend starters. I don’t think Antigua starts. I think Wright starts at catcher.
 
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senorb19 said:
Figured I would start a thread specifically for lineup predictions for next season as we see more portal commits and see which HS guys make it to campus.

This is my best guess at it with our current roster: (assuming all potential MLB guys go)

Lineup
C - Lawless
1B - Grimmer
2B - Antigua
SS- Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Clark
CF - Abernathy
RF - Wright
DH - Myatt (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Kuhns
Sat - Seibert
Sun - Krenzel

Bullpen
Edmondson (Transfer), Rhudy (Transfer), Breedlove, Combs, Behnke, Sharman, Payne, Wiggins, Strickland, May

Notes: Need to stock up on LHPs, proven bullpen arms, and a few more bats (Robbins from Seton Hall & Advincula from Cal would provide some much-needed depth). A left-handed starting pitcher would also help a ton.
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That lineup would be sub .500 SEC record....AA is a below .200 BA in SEC play...
 
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troopervol said:
That lineup would be sub .500 SEC record....AA is a below .200 BA in SEC play...
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This year? Yes. But we have no idea how much those guys will develop. Grimmer, Abernathy, Clark, Newstrom, and Kuhns should all make a jump. How much, we don’t know.

Regardless, that won’t be the lineup. We will add guys from the portal. And there’s usually a freshman or two who is ready to start or heavily contribute.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
This year? Yes. But we have no idea how much those guys will develop. Grimmer, Abernathy, Clark, Newstrom, and Kuhns should all make a jump. How much, we don’t know.

Regardless, that won’t be the lineup. We will add guys from the portal. And there’s usually a freshman or two who is ready to start or heavily contribute.
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Definitely. This will be a great point of reference with who we assume to be returning before we re-load with more talent.
 
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volfan411 said:
He hasn’t made it through a fall practice without getting injured. My hope is he can go injury free this fall and see how he develops.
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I'm not sure that his bat has ever been the same since he had that wrist injury the fall of his freshman year.
 
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Talking about the lineup for 2026, you have 3 lh bats, Grimmer, Abernathy, and Myatt, at least 2 of those gotta be in lineup. If Ford plays 1b, then Grimmer has to play 3rd or DH, which puts Newstrom in the of, with Clark , Wright,Abernathy and Newman- some things to think about
 
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Ringgoldvols said:
Talking about the lineup for 2026, you have 3 lh bats, Grimmer, Abernathy, and Myatt, at least 2 of those gotta be in lineup. If Ford plays 1b, then Grimmer has to play 3rd or DH, which puts Newstrom in the of, with Clark , Wright,Abernathy and Newman- some things to think about
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We don’t have a 2B. Maybe Newstrom is 2B and Grimmer is 3B.

Of course, all of this is without knowing who else we land from the portal.
 
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Ringgoldvols said:
Talking about the lineup for 2026, you have 3 lh bats, Grimmer, Abernathy, and Myatt, at least 2 of those gotta be in lineup. If Ford plays 1b, then Grimmer has to play 3rd or DH, which puts Newstrom in the of, with Clark , Wright,Abernathy and Newman- some things to think about
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I am still curious on if Newman starts from day 1. Seen some lineups with him leading off and playing CF. Haven't seen enough of him to know if the hitting talent level is there with being injured last year and pitching as the Friday guy for Bowling Green.

I think this staff is really hoping to land the Cal transfer and play him at second as another left-handed bat. Also could have Myatt there but he could be mainly DH. I feel like Grimmer has to get everyday reps next year to see his potential which at this point makes me think they would play him at 1st and if Ford makes it to campus he plays RF. It is a good problem to have but positions will get tight fast with some upcoming freshman added to the mix.
 
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senorb19 said:
Figured I would start a thread specifically for lineup predictions for next season as we see more portal commits and see which HS guys make it to campus.

This is my best guess at it with our current roster: (assuming all potential MLB guys go)

Lineup
C - Lawless
1B - Grimmer
2B - Antigua
SS- Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Clark
CF - Abernathy
RF - Wright (Transfer)
DH - Myatt (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Kuhns
Sat - Seibert
Sun - Krenzel

Bullpen
Edmondson (Transfer), Rhudy (Transfer), Breedlove, Combs, Behnke, Sharman, Payne, Wiggins, Strickland, May

Notes: Need to stock up on LHPs, proven bullpen arms, and a few more bats (Robbins from Seton Hall & Advincula from Cal would provide some much-needed depth). A left-handed starting pitcher would also help a ton.
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What about Bargo and Chapman......are they going into the draft? Recruited over?
 
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NighthawkVol said:
We don’t have a 2B. Maybe Newstrom is 2B and Grimmer is 3B.

Of course, all of this is without knowing who else we land from the portal.
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Abernathy can play 2B. Just my imo from reading between the lines, it seems like it is what he prefers. His future is probably more CF but he can play 2B.

I think the kid from Garrett Wright might get a shot to start out in CF from what McKee said the other day
 
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rockytop25 said:
Abernathy can play 2B. Just my imo from reading between the lines, it seems like it is what he prefers. His future is probably more CF but he can play 2B.

I think the kid from Garrett Wright might get a shot to start out in CF from what McKee said the other day
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I hope he’s in CF. It would be a waste of his speed to have him in the infield. I’m looking forward to having an Enrique Bradfield type CF with limitless range.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
I hope he’s in CF. It would be a waste of his speed to have him in the infield. I’m looking forward to having an Enrique Bradfield type CF with limitless range.
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He’s unreal in CF. Great anticipation, speed, and makes all the plays. I see him in CF and at leadoff next year.
 
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senorb19 said:
Figured I would start a thread specifically for lineup predictions for next season as we see more portal commits and see which HS guys make it to campus.

This is my best guess at it with our current roster: (assuming all potential MLB guys go)

Lineup
C - Lawless
1B - Grimmer
2B - Antigua
SS- Marin
3B - Newstrom
LF - Clark
CF - Abernathy
RF - Wright (Transfer)
DH - Myatt (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Kuhns
Sat - Seibert
Sun - Krenzel

Bullpen
Edmondson (Transfer), Rhudy (Transfer), Breedlove, Combs, Behnke, Sharman, Payne, Wiggins, Strickland, May

Notes: Need to stock up on LHPs, proven bullpen arms, and a few more bats (Robbins from Seton Hall & Advincula from Cal would provide some much-needed depth). A left-handed starting pitcher would also help a ton.
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They have 9 pitchers signed. Some of those will make it onto campus. They have signed the 2nd ranked class in country.
 
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Wanted to do a pre-fall camp update after the draft based on what we know as of 7/24:

Lineup
C - Wright (Transfer)
1B - Clark
2B - Newstrom
SS- Marin
3B - Grimmer
LF - Ford (Transfer)
CF - Abernathy
RF - Chapman
DH - Myatt (Transfer) / Brown (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Arvidson
Sat - Kuhns
Sun - Mack (Transfer)
Midweek - Appenzeller (Fresh.) / Seibert

Bullpen: Rhudy (Transfer), Hindy (Transfer), Frederick (Transfer), Krenzel, Blanco (Transfer), Brown (Transfer), Baiotto (Top 100 Fresh.), Wood (Top 150 Fresh.)

Bench: Lawless, Bates (Transfer), Antigua, High, Walker, Grindlinger (Top 30 Fresh.), Moore (Top 100 Fresh.), Tracey (Top 100 Fresh.), Eisfelder (Top 100 Fresh.), Hankins (Top 150 Fresh.)

Notes: This team is LOADED. There is so much depth on this team. Competition will be fun this fall. So many guys can play different positions so will be interesting to see where they end up. Weekend rotation is completely in the air. Will update as fall camp progresses!
 
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Predicting top 10 hitters:

1. Ford (R)
2. Levi Clark (R)
3. Newstrom (R)
4. Marin (R)
5. Myatt (L)
6. Grimmer (L)
7. Lawless (R)
8. Chapman (L)
9. Abernathy (L)
10. Wright (R)

Just spit balling but feels like we are missing that big time left handed hitter to go at the top of the lineup. Maybe Myatt? Grimmer?
 
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senorb19 said:
Wanted to do a pre-fall camp update after the draft based on what we know as of 7/24:

Lineup
C - Wright (Transfer)
1B - Clark
2B - Newstrom
SS- Marin
3B - Grimmer
LF - Ford (Transfer)
CF - Abernathy
RF - Chapman
DH - Myatt (Transfer) / Brown (Transfer)

Rotation
Fri - Arvidson
Sat - Kuhns
Sun - Mack (Transfer)
Midweek - Appenzeller (Fresh.) / Seibert

Bullpen: Rhudy (Transfer), Hindy (Transfer), Frederick (Transfer), Krenzel, Blanco (Transfer), Brown (Transfer), Baiotto (Top 100 Fresh.), Wood (Top 150 Fresh.)

Bench: Lawless, Bates (Transfer), Antigua, High, Walker, Grindlinger (Top 30 Fresh.), Moore (Top 100 Fresh.), Tracey (Top 100 Fresh.), Eisfelder (Top 100 Fresh.), Hankins (Top 150 Fresh.)

Notes: This team is LOADED. There is so much depth on this team. Competition will be fun this fall. So many guys can play different positions so will be interesting to see where they end up. Weekend rotation is completely in the air. Will update as fall camp progresses!
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I like Chapman and his defense is elite but I hope one of the younger guys beats him out so we have a better bat in the line-up.
 
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volfan411 said:
I like Chapman and his defense is elite but I hope one of the younger guys beats him out so we have a better bat in the line-up.
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most think he'd be battling for RF with Blaine Brown who also has a cannon and is probably a better athlete than Chapman. I feel good about either in RF defensively. Better hitter should win the job.
 
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kong said:
most think he'd be battling for RF with Blaine Brown who also has a cannon and is probably a better athlete than Chapman. I feel good about either in RF defensively. Better hitter should win the job.
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Me too and Brown may be the left handed hitter we need in the top of the order.
 
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