As the calendar approaches the middle of July, many Terps are in the midst of fine summer campaigns, including four who earned Cal Ripken League All-Star honors this week. Here's a rundown of how different Terps are doing around the country. We'll start in the Cape Cod League, where left-hander Tyler Blohm has made four … Continue reading Summer Ball Update 7/11/17: Four Terps make Ripken League All-Star squad
Author: Chris Rogers-Spatuzzi
Maryland hires Corey Muscara as new pitching coach
Maryland baseball has hired Corey Muscara to be the team’s next pitching coach, the team announced in a press release Monday. Muscara joins a coaching staff led by newly-minted Head Coach Rob Vaughn. He is the third Terps pitching coach in as many years, after Ryan Fecteau left to join former Maryland head coach John … Continue reading Maryland hires Corey Muscara as new pitching coach
Former Terps lefty Adam Kolarek called up to Tampa Bay Rays
Former Maryland left-hander Adam Kolarek has been called up to the Tampa Bay Rays after spending parts of eight seasons in the minors. Kolarek, 28, pitched for the Terps from 2008 to 2010 before being selected in the 11th round (332nd overall) by the New York Mets in the 2010 MLB Draft. He joins fellow … Continue reading Former Terps lefty Adam Kolarek called up to Tampa Bay Rays
Rob Vaughn named eighth head coach in Maryland history
Rob Vaughn will take over as Maryland baseball's head coach, the team announced Thursday. Vaughn, 29, has been on the Maryland coaching staff since 2012 and will replace John Szefc, who left the program June 9 to take a head coaching job at Virginia Tech. "I’m thrilled to be able to continue what we started … Continue reading Rob Vaughn named eighth head coach in Maryland history
Six current Terps, three signees selected in 2017 MLB Draft
Kevin Smith and Brian Shaffer highlighted a list of nine Terps, three of whom are incoming freshmen, who were taken in the 2017 MLB Draft this week. Smith, who received preseason All-American honors in January, was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round, 129th overall. The shortstop hit .268 with a team-best … Continue reading Six current Terps, three signees selected in 2017 MLB Draft
Jared Price drafted in 37th round by Miami Marlins
Maryland reliever Jared Price was drafted in the 37th round (1109th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday. It is the second time Price has been drafted, as he was drafted out of high school in 2012 by the New York Mets (33rd round). Price, a fifth-year senior, has had an up-and-down career in College … Continue reading Jared Price drafted in 37th round by Miami Marlins
Marty Costes drafted in 25th round by Houston Astros
Maryland outfielder Marty Costes was selected by the Houston Astros in the 25th round (751st overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday. He is the fourth Terp taken in this draft, and the second one taken Wednesday. Costes, just a draft-eligible sophomore, has emerged as one of Maryland's best hitters over his two seasons as … Continue reading Marty Costes drafted in 25th round by Houston Astros
Jamal Wade drafted in 17th round by Seattle Mariners
Maryland right-hander Jamal Wade was taken in the 17th round (513th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. Wade, a junior from Owings Mills, Maryland, is the third Terp taken in this year’s draft, and the second pitcher. Wade came to Maryland as one of the top third base prospects in … Continue reading Jamal Wade drafted in 17th round by Seattle Mariners
Kevin Smith drafted in 4th Round by Toronto Blue Jays
Shortstop Kevin Smith was drafted in the 4th round (129 overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday. He is the first Terp to be drafted this year, and the highest Terp to go since Brandon Lowe went in the 3rd round, 87th overall, to Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. A … Continue reading Kevin Smith drafted in 4th Round by Toronto Blue Jays
2017 MLB Draft Preview
The 2017 MLB Draft begins Monday! While Kevin Smith and Brian Shaffer are the Terps' biggest name draft prospects, several other Maryland players have a chance to hear their names called throughout the three-day draft. Here's a look at each player, one by one, and where their draft stock sits after the 2017 campaign, as well … Continue reading 2017 MLB Draft Preview