Brandon Gum – 1B/3B/SS Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 185 Year: R-Sr. Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Woodbridge, Va. (George Mason) 2017 Stats: G: 53 PA: 230 Slash Line: .338/.451/.468 HR: 5 RBI: 37 K-rate: 16.5 % BB-rate: 13.7 % Background: Brandon Gum came to Maryland this season as a graduate transfer after spending four seasons across … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: INF Brandon Gum
Author: Chris Rogers-Spatuzzi
MLB Draft Preview: OF Madison Nickens
Madison Nickens – OF Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 210 Year: Sr. Bats/Throws: Left/Left Hometown (HS): Gonzales, La. (LSU-Eunice) 2017 Stats: G: 57 PA: 197 Slash Line: .222/.318/.380 HR: 5 RBI: 32 K-rate: 26.6 % BB-rate: 11.8 % Background: Madison Nickens transferred to Maryland before his junior season in 2016, after playing his first two … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: OF Madison Nickens
John Szefc leaves Maryland to take head coach job at Virginia Tech
Head Coach John Szefc has left the program to take the head coach position at Virginia Tech, Maryland Baseball announced Friday. Szefc served as the Terps’ head coach for five seasons, from 2013 to 2017. “The General,” as he is known, compiled a 180-122 record over his five years with the Terps. With a 68-63 … Continue reading John Szefc leaves Maryland to take head coach job at Virginia Tech
Summer Ball Preview: Cape Cod, Ripken leagues full of Terps
Maryland’s 2017 campaign is officially over, and many current and future Terps are heading to different parts of the country to begin their summer ball seasons. Maryland is well-represented locally in the Cal Ripken League (17 players) as well as up in the Cape Cod League, where four Terps are under contract to spend the … Continue reading Summer Ball Preview: Cape Cod, Ripken leagues full of Terps
MLB Draft Preview: RHP Mike Rescigno
Mike Rescigno – RHP Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 230 Year: Sr. Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Monmouth Beach, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic HS) 2017 Stats G: 14 (1 GS) IP: 16.2 ERA: 5.40 WHIP: 1.54 K/9: 10.0 BB/9: 3.3 H/9: 10.6 Arsenal: Fastball (92-94), curveball Previously Drafted: 2016 – 25th Round, 755th … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Mike Rescigno
Rankings Update: Week of 5/29
After losing their last four regular season series, the Maryland Terrapins limped into the Big Ten tournament. The Terps (37-21, 15-9 Big Ten) lost their opening contest to Iowa, 9-8, but then defeated Purdue, Nebraska and Northwestern, staving off elimination three times to make it to the tournament semifinals. Needing just one win to make … Continue reading Rankings Update: Week of 5/29
Late rally comes up short as Terps fall to High Point, drop series
For the second time in as many nights, the Maryland Terrapins had the tying run in scoring position in the ninth inning, but couldn't cash in, as they lost to High Point, 7-4, Friday night. Maryland (33-19, 15-9 Big Ten) has now lost four straight for the first time this season, and falls to 4-6 in the month of … Continue reading Late rally comes up short as Terps fall to High Point, drop series
Bats go silent as Terps fall to High Point for third straight loss
In a season marred by shaky pitching, Brian Shaffer has been the one consistent Maryland starter, leading the Big Ten in innings pitched and ERA. The Terrapin ace turned in another strong start Thursday, tossing an eight-inning complete game, but a late rally fell short as Maryland lost 2-1 on the road to the High Point Panthers. The … Continue reading Bats go silent as Terps fall to High Point for third straight loss
Series Preview: High Point Panthers
After losing two of three to Northwestern in their final home series of the season, the Maryland Terrapins wrap up the regular season with a three-game road series at High Point, starting Thursday. With the series loss to Northwestern, the Terps (33-17, 15-9 Big Ten) have lost three straight weekend series dating back to April … Continue reading Series Preview: High Point Panthers
Rankings Update: Week of 5/15/17
After a strong start to the season and Big Ten play, the Maryland Terrapins (33-17, 15-9 Big Ten) have struggled of late, losing their last three weekend series. Over the weekend, they dropped two out of three to Northwestern at home - just their second and third losses in College Park this season. They currently … Continue reading Rankings Update: Week of 5/15/17