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[youcancallmeAl]

Austin Peay’s catcher? Don’t know anything about him. Guess this mean’s we can kiss Skenes goodbye.

Does he play any other positions? Maybe he isn't necessarily our new catcher?

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Completely agree. But since the subject was throwing out base stealers, that’s the point I was addressing. Let’s be honest…if we’re going to compete for a spot in Omaha, we need a guy who is good behind the plate and isn’t an automatic out. We need both, in other words.

Sure, who doesn't? Let's hope we hit the lottery .

 

[MoreSteam]

Does he play any other positions? Maybe he isn't necessarily our new catcher?

Do believe he was their catcher (only) last season

 

[31VFL]

Alexander, of Benton, Missouri, put together one of the finest seasons by an Austin Peay catcher. Offensively, he led the Govs' regulars in batting average (.348), slugging percentage (.642), and on-base percentage (.428) at regular season's end. He also led APSU in home runs (13), RBI (54), and walks (27) while finishing second in doubles (19).

Defensively, Alexander became just the fifth Governors catcher to record 20 or more runners caught stealing. He finished the season with 23 runners caught stealing – 12 of those coming in OVC play. He also caught 405.1 of APSU's 472.1 innings pitched this season – more than 85 percent of the total innings.

-From Austin Peay’s Website

23 of 70 runners caught stealing. 5 Passed Balls

 

[TheMookieMonster]

-From Austin Peay’s Website

Pretty damn good bio right there. Hope that translates to full-time P5 conference play. If it does, he’ll be a very solid addition.

 

[AthensVol2007]

He’s awful and sees the writing on the wall.

 

[NighthawkVol]

-From Austin Peay’s Website

23 of 70 runners caught stealing. 5 Passed Balls

Fellas, we have our Catcher.

 

[UT Falcon]

Surprising that pitcher is where he’s projected to be drafted at - though I’ll admit I had barely heard of him until a few weeks ago

He’s 6’6” with 95-98 mph fastball and 4 pitches. Phenomenal college catcher but I can’t see the longevity at his height. DH and 1B might be best options when not RHP in college. Just think his best chance at $$$ in draft is RHP.

 

[NighthawkVol]

He’s 6’6” with 95-98 mph fastball and 4 pitches. Phenomenal college catcher but I can’t see the longevity at his height. DH and 1B might be best options when not RHP in college. Just think his best chance at $$$ in draft is RHP.

Maybe he’s the next Rick Ankiel. If pitching doesn’t work out, he can fall back to being a position player or DH.

 

[TN_gal]

-From Austin Peay’s Website

23 of 70 runners caught stealing. 5 Passed Balls

Additional information about Jack Alexander:





He was a semi finalist for the Buster Posey Award this past season.

Austin Peay State University Baseball's Jack Alexander named one of 16 semifinalists for Buster Posey Award - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information

 

[@1RBFjr]

Jackson Greer was a grad transfer from ETSU who did well as the catcher behind Pavlony. Maybe the Austin Peay grad transfer will do the same behind Dickey (or whoever is the primary catcher).

 

[@1RBFjr]

Skenes is listed on this roster that @Volprofch05 posted elsewhere.

USA Baseball Announces Collegiate National Team Training Camp Roster

 

[YankeeVol]

I watched quite a bit of APSU baseball. The kid is a good player. I expect he’ll do well at UT

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Kendall teasing something pretty big for tomorrow. I only hope it doesn’t negatively impact us. Hopefully no shocking portal entrants.

 

[tombowalker]

Scouts don’t look at stats as much as the average fan. It helps, but doesn’t carry as much weight. They know what to look for, projection, etc. and how their game translates to the pros. They understand the reason behind the numbers if there are other circumstances.

This one is especially easy. Measuring pop times happens at every showcase in the country.

Beyond that, I think some of these comments put too much stock in a catcher's ability to throw out runners. Is it a nice thing to have? Sure... But in terms of impacting the outcome of a game, it's WAY down the list from their ability to receive and get called strikes.

 

[AngryButchJones]

Nice, like the new catcher we got.

Guess it means no Skenes, which sucks, but we've still done a good job in the portal so far.

 

[BP4Prez]

Nice, like the new catcher we got.

Guess it means no Skenes, which sucks, but we've still done a good job in the portal so far.

Most importantly haven’t lost anyone major

 

[NighthawkVol]

Jackson Greer was a grad transfer from ETSU who did well as the catcher behind Pavlony. Maybe the Austin Peay grad transfer will do the same behind Dickey (or whoever is the primary catcher).

I think he is the primary catcher. Dickey will likely be in LF.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I’m nervous that this big news Kendall is referring to is something crazy like Lemonis getting fired at MSU and then they come after Tony with some massive bag and promises of huge baseball NIL money. Probably just my BVS talking though lol

 

[MAD]

I’m nervous that this big news Kendall is referring to is something crazy like Lemonis getting fired at MSU and then they come after Tony with some massive bag and promises of huge baseball NIL money. Probably just my BVS talking though lol

No way.
Anderson turned down Texas, got the strength coach. The band is back together.

 

[Ryno14]

I’m nervous that this big news Kendall is referring to is something crazy like Lemonis getting fired at MSU and then they come after Tony with some massive bag and promises of huge baseball NIL money. Probably just my BVS talking though lol

 

[TheMookieMonster]

No way.
Anderson turned down Texas, got the strength coach. The band is back together.

I know. 66 has said it best last year, and it will remain true for a long time.

He. Ain't. Leaving.

Pretty interested what this massive news is Kendall is referring to though. Should be a wild day!

 

[Ttucke11]

Catcher looks legit. Nice pick up.

 

[OldTimer]

No way.
Anderson turned down Texas, got the strength coach. The band is back together.

it wasn't so much CFA turned down Texas as UT had to pony up......whether by design or not he ain't leaving for a number of years, probably until he retires IMO.

 

[Jax_Vol]

I haven't been following very closely.

Do the Vols have some players in the transfer portal?