Terps' freshman shortstop Kevin Smith joined the weekly Maryland Baseball Podcast last night to discuss the team's 3-0 start in South Carolina. Analyst Phil DePase and host John Vittas also recap the opening weekend series and look ahead to the next slate of games in the South Alabama Tournament. The Maryland Baseball Podcast will break down … Continue reading LISTEN: Kevin Smith Joins the Maryland Baseball Podcast
Year: 2015
Rankings Update – Terps Up to No. 13 in D1baseball.com Poll
After a perfect 3-0 weekend, the Terps rose in 3 of the 4 major polls. NCBWA: Up 1 to No. 19 (http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/ncbwa) D1Baseball.com: Up 1 to No. 13 (http://www.d1baseball.com/rankings/d1baseball-top-25-rankings-february-16/) Baseball America: Standing pat at No. 16 (http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/testtest/) Collegiate Baseball: In the rankings for the first time at No. 27 (http://baseballnews.com/collegiate-baseball-div-poll-2-16-15/) USA Today Coach's Poll: not … Continue reading Rankings Update – Terps Up to No. 13 in D1baseball.com Poll
What They’re Sayin’
Get out your brooms! The Terps shot out of the gate this season sweeping the Caravelle Resort Tournament in Myrtle Beach, with wins over Western Kentucky, Canisius and Old Dominion, moving the Terps up to 13th in the nation in the D1Baseball.com rankings. Brandon Lowe backed up his 3rd Team Pre-Season All-American status belting two home runs, … Continue reading What They’re Sayin’
Audio from Myrtle Beach: Interviews with Brian Shaffer, Nick Cieri and Tayler Stiles
MBN is in Myrtle Beach this weekend covering the Terps season opening tournament at Coastal Carolina University. Here's the latest audio. John Vittas caught up with Tayler Stiles prior to his start in the night cap against Old Dominion: Nick Cieri talks about his big day (5 RBIs vs. Canisius): Brian Shaffer discussess his stellar … Continue reading Audio from Myrtle Beach: Interviews with Brian Shaffer, Nick Cieri and Tayler Stiles
Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview
by John Vittas Call it the tournament of elite mascots. The Caravelle Regional Tournament in Myrtle Beach features the Hilltoppers, Golden Griffins, Monarchs, Chanticleers and Terrapins. I mean, really, find me a weakness. But while you may think the tournament depth ends with the mascot discussion, think again. All five of these teams are likely to … Continue reading Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview
Opening Day Link Drop
The Maryland baseball season gets underway this morning at 11am, with Terps Pre Game Live getting underway at 10am. Be sure to LISTEN HERE for all the weekend's action. Here is the most relevant content heading into this weekend's Caravelle Tournament. Testudo Times - Terps Open Up with Four Games in Myrtle Beach (Andrew Kramer) Eight Terps Named to … Continue reading Opening Day Link Drop
Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps
by John Vittas Measuring a staff's "nasty factor" using conventional statistics is tough, but batting average against may be the best bet. Maryland's BAA was .238 last year, which would have led the Big Ten had they played in it. They allowed only 8.0 H/9 in 2014 and finished in the top half of virtually every pitching … Continue reading Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps