This Week in BaseVols (TWIB)

[taylorvol]

I think I've come to the conclusion that the Elander/Vitello comps pretty much end with being the HBC at Tennessee. Vitello is admittedly a mediocre X/O's coach. He knows the game but isn't an analytics expert or deep game truther. Elander, on the other hand, has been noted as a great coach who uses all the modern tools. Cool...but Tony had great baseball instinct and he knew the right buttons to push for each guy AND when to push them. Tony manages his guys and coaches the game off vibes/feel...not really big on printouts (same with Frank). What I'm seeing is Coach E trying to bridge that gap between being the numbers guy and being the manager. He clearly IS NOT on Tony's managerial level (few are) and I think he has lost these college-aged guys (who clearly love him) in the process. I certainly have no answers, but I wonder if he wouldn't be better off just being the baseball robot from here out. Atleast he'd be staying true to who he has been.

It’s amazing how great coaches look when players execute and perform to their capabilities. Elander and staff seemed to push all the right buttons in Starkville. Just like the Sophomores, young, inexperienced coaches can get better with reps too!

 

[taylorvol]

Brilliant work Taylor!!!

I don’t know about that but I certainly appreciate the compliment all the same. Looking forward to writing about my the Vols “Mastering“ Starkville and my experiences in the Dominican Republic.

 

[Volpatine]

What am I missing

 

[taylorvol]

Good question…a big signee coming soon?

 

[TN Jed]

What am I missing

I think it's checker LNS. Just guessing

 

[chuckiepoo]

I don’t know about that but I certainly appreciate the compliment all the same. Looking forward to writing about my the Vols “Mastering“ Starkville and my experiences in the Dominican Republic.

I’m really looking forward to the DR report! Ya didn’t leave any Volunteer grift shirseys down here, didja?

 

[chuckiepoo]

What am I missing

That looks like an hour glass… I got nothing…

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think it's checker LNS. Just guessing

THAT makes sense… that would require fan participation… may be a stretch unless you laid out tshirts…

 

[TN Jed]

THAT makes sense… that would require fan participation… may be a stretch unless you laid out tshirts…

I want to be in an orange section...ya know, don't want to wear white before Memorial Day.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I want to be in an orange section...ya know, don't want to wear white before Memorial Day.

Omma goodness. Faux pas, fer sure…

 

[taylorvol]

I think it's checker LNS. Just guessing

. You‘re right I’m sure of it!

 

[taylorvol]

I’m really looking forward to the DR report! Ya didn’t leave any Volunteer grift shirseys down here, didja?

Those DR kids need so much. It’s unreal how poor their fields are not to mention what bad shape their gloves, bats, and baseballs are In…. They smile regardless…

 

[@1RBFjr]

What took you there? A church mission trip?

The drive to play baseball to get to the majors is incredible. I recall seeing this video a number of years ago about the Dominican baseball academies and the way they are run. When you open up the YouTube video, there’s also a link to the article about the academies.