MLB Draft Preview: INF Brandon Gum

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

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

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