Transfer Portal Opens June 1 (Monday)

[taylorvol]

Tony is extremely type B and Josh is pretty type A. It’s part of why they worked so well together. I’m sure there are some things Josh will do differently now that he’s in charge

What?…Surely you jest. CTV is an alpha male type AA. Nothing about him is Type B.

 

[taylorvol]

If a miracle could take place and G. Wright came back, I would begin to get excited about next year. Easily, our best overall player this year. Strong 2nd place was Ford, but Wright brought it everyday.

The Vols only had 4 hitters with batting averages over .255 in SEC play:

1. Trent Grindlinger at .341
2. Levi Clark at .293
3. Reese Chapman at .284
4. Blake Grimmer at .274

Next were Marin at .254, Wright at .252, Ford at .248, and Brown at .241…

 

[knoxvol52]

The Vols only had 4 hitters with batting averages over .255 in SEC play:

1. Trent Grindlinger at .341
2. Levi Clark at .293
3. Reese Chapman at .284
4. Blake Grimmer at .274

Next were Marin at .254, Wright at .252, Ford at .248, and Brown at .241…

When should the big list of targets come out? I know the Sanford player is visiting but do you have any knowledge of others ?

 

[taylorvol]

When should the big list of targets come out? I know the Sanford player is visiting but do you have any knowledge of others ?

I don’t know but plan to study up on it tonight. The portal recruits will be very fluid. Some prospective players will be very “hush hush” so as not shine a light on them and make them higher profile for others to target.

 

[darsinewman]

The Vols only had 4 hitters with batting averages over .255 in SEC play:

1. Trent Grindlinger at .341
2. Levi Clark at .293
3. Reese Chapman at .284
4. Blake Grimmer at .274

Next were Marin at .254, Wright at .252, Ford at .248, and Brown at .241…

I will agree, though, that Garrett was overall very high on the list of high-impact players. He made some pretty fantastic defensive plays, and his ability to get on base without a hit was almost comical. I mean, the kid turned a dropped third strike into a double!

 

[hooperj75]

I wish the NCAA would make a rule change and let red shirt players play in the mid-week games.

 

[preacherman20]

I believe the 5 for 5 made redshirts not a thing.

 

[fryeguy93]

I’m surprised that some people are surprised Abernathy is entering the portal. I think this is probably the right move for both parties.

Agreed.

He would not be a great fit at UGA or GaTech. They are sluggers and that's not his game

 

[Ttucke11]

I believe the 5 for 5 made redshirts not a thing.

Thats not approved yet though. As far as I knew.

 

[wtmvol]

What?…Surely you jest. CTV is an alpha male type AA. Nothing about him is Type B.

I'm going to assume he meant it the other way around.

 

[taylorvol]

I will agree, though, that Garrett was overall very high on the list of high-impact players. He made some pretty fantastic defensive plays, and his ability to get on base without a hit was almost comical. I mean, the kid turned a dropped third strike into a double!

. Wright was one of my favorite players and was as hard nosed and gritty as they come! Batting Average certainly doesn’t tell the whole picture as his OBP was .354 in SEC play which was surprisingly only 5th on the team. He more than passed the “eye test” but I was shocked that his stats weren’t more impressive in SEC play.

 

[txbo]

The Vols only had 4 hitters with batting averages over .255 in SEC play:

1. Trent Grindlinger at .341
2. Levi Clark at .293
3. Reese Chapman at .284
4. Blake Grimmer at .274

Next were Marin at .254, Wright at .252, Ford at .248, and Brown at .241…

That pretty much explains the whole year.

 

[tn4elvis]

If a miracle could take place and G. Wright came back, I would begin to get excited about next year. Easily, our best overall player this year. Strong 2nd place was Ford, but Wright brought it everyday.

I love Wright too. But a 358 ba and the ability to catch or play center field will definitely get him drafted fairly high.

 

[knoxvol52]

That was quick..

 

[tn4elvis]

That was quick..

Texas and their sneaky back door boosters probably already had this deal in the oven before he entered the portal

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

The Vols only had 4 hitters with batting averages over .255 in SEC play:

1. Trent Grindlinger at .341
2. Levi Clark at .293
3. Reese Chapman at .284
4. Blake Grimmer at .274

Next were Marin at .254, Wright at .252, Ford at .248, and Brown at .241…

Didn’t realize Levi played so well in SEC play. He frustrates me bc the potential to be an all sec player is there. If that kid figures it out he has the ability to hit 20+ homeruns

 

[WaywardVol]

That pretty much explains the whole year.

Ford was a paper tiger. It’s just alarming that the player who has had the least amount of coaching from this staff, had the best batting average. Something ain’t right with how they’re coaching batters.

 

[volsfan_17]

Ford was a paper tiger. It’s just alarming that the player who has had the least amount of coaching from this staff, had the best batting average. Something ain’t right with how they’re coaching batters.

Ford was Dean Curley, stats ended up okay in spite of lack of clutch hitting. These guys are compilers, not impact/clutch bats.

 

[WaywardVol]

Ford was Dean Curley, stats ended up okay in spite of lack of clutch hitting. These guys are compilers, not impact/clutch bats.

Great way to put it. The team batting average in conference play was abysmal.

 

[WallyBalls]

Can confirm that Brent High is as great a person as his kid. I don't think he meant anything negative by it.

Exactly, I took it as almost as listing it as a reference on a resume. Like a "Hey, this MLB manager likes this kid so he'd be a good get for your program!" sort of thing.

 

[WallyBalls]

Before Ford is completely discarded, I think his bout with pneumonia (!!) had a lot to do with some of his rough patches in the year.

 

[WGWTFA98]

Not speaking specifically about these particular players you are naming but there are some misconceptions about how good some are from their families. They think because they were good high school players they will be good to great college players but some don't transition well. Some don't deal well with failure. They are great showcase guys but lack the ability to deal with change. The everybody gets a trophy mindset makes these guys expect guarantees. Some coaches will lie and give it then do what they want when you get there. Proudly, Tony and Josh won't do that.

I would disagree with Tony being Type B. There was nothing about Tony that is Type B. He is hardcore type A. It may appear on the outside that way but it was his way or the highway in every area of the program. That will be his downfall in pros. He was responsible for every decision made.

Type B probably wasn’t the best terminology.

 

[WGWTFA98]

I'm going to assume he meant it the other way around.

It has nothing to do with alpha male. He was definitely that. All I meant was that Tony was very scatter brained and all over the place. He definitely wanted things done his way and had his hands in everything. Josh is much more organized and has lots of processes and systems in place.

 

[SKV84]

Before Ford is completely discarded, I think his bout with pneumonia (!!) had a lot to do with some of his rough patches in the year.

"ThAtS BecAuSe He WaSNt aN AlPhA!! only a BeTA!!"

 

[Vawlk Tuah]

Yeah, all that body armor is plain silly to us OGs who remember a time where you didn't even see batting gloves.

Kinda makes me think of trying to play golf wearing hockey gear.

To be fair you didn't face the consistent velocity these kids face in yesteryear. Getting plunked with 80 poo is easy.. mid upper 90's to 100mph is a different beast