Projecting the 2022 lineup

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#128
I was thinking…since Evan Russell was recruited as a C/3B, would he factor in as a possibility at 3B next season? What about this lineup:

Kyle Booker-CF

Seth Stephenson-2B

Logan Chambers-DH

Drew Gilbert-LF

Jordan Beck-RF

Luc Lipcious-1B

Evan Russell-3B

Trey Lipscomb-SS

Charlie Taylor-C

Top bench players:

Christian Moore, Logan Steenstra, Cortland Lawson, Jorel Ortega
 
#129
#129
GregAmsler said:
I was thinking…since Evan Russell was recruited as a C/3B, would he factor in as a possibility at 3B next season? What about this lineup:

Kyle Booker-CF

Seth Stephenson-2B

Logan Chambers-DH

Drew Gilbert-LF

Jordan Beck-RF

Luc Lipcious-1B

Evan Russell-3B

Trey Lipscomb-SS

Charlie Taylor-C

Top bench players:

Christian Moore, Logan Steenstra, Cortland Lawson, Jorel Ortega
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I’d worry about pulling Russell out of LF, who was pretty stellar this year (1.0 fielding %). Seems to be a push to get younger guys in the field, but they’ll have to prove it over the guys who have already shown it.

There was a game, I think against TN Tech, where we took a big lead, put in the subs, and there was a noticeable drop in defense, leading to a close game. That’s just one data point, but it is a bit concerning.
 
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Volprofch05 said:
I’d worry about pulling Russell out of LF, who was pretty stellar this year (1.0 fielding %). Seems to be a push to get younger guys in the field, but they’ll have to prove it over the guys who have already shown it.

There was a game, I think against TN Tech, where we took a big lead, put in the subs, and there was a noticeable drop in defense, leading to a close game. That’s just one data point, but it is a bit concerning.
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I think there’s a good chance Booker starts in the outfield whether Russell plays 3B or not. Evan might DH otherwise. Getting Booker into the outfield increases speed out there. I get what you’re saying, but making that change isn’t really a wholesale change to get younger guys in. It’s getting the best in.
 
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As far as Booker is concerned , he has all the talent n the world , but played a little hesitant on defense when he was out there. But he was a freshman and that is quiet common. As for Russell , I still say he will be in the catching rotation. Having Evan and Luc back is a big deal for this team. Actually I personally think it takes Leadership on the field to make it to Omaha... Experience will pay dividends!! Lots of offense from those 2 guys!! Especially in League play!!
I read a stat that Russell hasn't made an error in 2 years and Luc only one. That's some Great baseball!!! GO VOLS!!!
 
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Volsbaseballfan said:
As far as Booker is concerned , he has all the talent n the world , but played a little hesitant on defense when he was out there. But he was a freshman and that is quiet common. As for Russell , I still say he will be in the catching rotation. Having Evan and Luc back is a big deal for this team. Actually I personally think it takes Leadership on the field to make it to Omaha... Experience will pay dividends!! Lots of offense from those 2 guys!! Especially in League play!!
I read a stat that Russell hasn't made an error in 2 years and Luc only one. That's some Great baseball!!! GO VOLS!!!
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Evan seems to have a Catcher’s mindset.
 
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#137
TN_gal said:
Well, that didn’t take long. Great to add Matt McCormick to the team!

I bet it’ll be a good competition between him and Charlie in fall practice.
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Yep, TV was not messing around when he said they were still working on the roster.
 
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Volprofch05 said:
Yep, TV was not messing around when he said they were still working on the roster.
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Definitely! He’s keeping the forward momentum going. Excited to see our new team emerge from fall practice. Great mix of new and returning talented players on the roster. I hope they can have similar chemistry like this year’s team. 🤞🏽
 
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#139
I think the starting outfield is gonna be the same as last year, slide Booker in at DH, can play in the outfield when you give one of the guys a day off and someone else can DH.

Obviously have 1B and C locked down now (whether it’s the WV catcher or Taylor) so still down to those other 3 infield spots which could go to any of 6-7 guys. Be shocked if they didn’t put out a completely loaded lineup with that many options
 
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Not sure where to put this, but a couple of the Rays top pick signings have gone under slot value. I don’t have the exact number, but it appears they’ve freed up roughly $500k and have 3 of their top 5 signed.
 
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#148
Volunteer08 said:
Not sure where to put this, but a couple of the Rays top pick signings have gone under slot value. I don’t have the exact number, but it appears they’ve freed up roughly $500k and have 3 of their top 5 signed.
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Thanks for the update and info. It’ll be interesting to see how much Spikes gets when he signs (I’m assuming he’ll sign…most will be surprised if he doesn’t).
 
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#149
How does Lipcius have another year left? D1baseball is showing he has played 5 seasons with 2020 not counting. But that is still 4 seasons.
 
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