Freshman DiLuia transitioning to college life, ready to help Terps win

Last November, Maryland Baseball Network's Dylan Sinn profiled Mark DiLuia, who had just signed to pitch for the Terrapins. A year later, Sinn sat down with DiLuia as the freshman prepares for his first season of college baseball.  Mark DiLuia is late. The freshman and I had planned to meet so we could talk about … Continue reading Freshman DiLuia transitioning to college life, ready to help Terps win

Ryan Selmer drafted in 31st round by New York Mets

Right-hander Ryan Selmer, the Terps closer in 2017, was selected in the 31st round (937th overall) by the New York Mets in the MLB Draft, Wednesday. Selmer departs College Park after having been a mainstay in the Maryland bullpen for three seasons. As a freshman in 2015, he tied a program record for most appearances … Continue reading Ryan Selmer drafted in 31st round by New York Mets

Brian Shaffer Drafted in 6th Round by Arizona Diamondbacks

Brian Shaffer, the 2017 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, was selected in the 6th round (172nd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft, Tuesday. He was the second Terp taken in the 2017 MLB Draft, after Kevin Smith was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round. Shaffer … Continue reading Brian Shaffer Drafted in 6th Round by Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB Draft Preview: RHP Ryan Selmer

Ryan Selmer – RHP Ht: 6'8"        Wt: 220        Year: R-Jr.        Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Beltsville, Md. (Riverdale Baptist) 2017 Stats:  G: 26        IP: 41.0          ERA: 2.20         K/9: 5.7            BB/9: 2.4          H/9: 9.0 Arsenal: Fastball with sinking action (90-92), slider; … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Ryan Selmer

Three solo homers, four-run seventh help Terps survive and advance

Maryland has battled through delayed games, 10 p.m. starts and three elimination contests, but their hopes for a Big Ten Tournament title remain alive for at least a few more hours. The Terps hit three home runs in the first two innings and plated four runs in the seventh to break a 5-5 tie en route to a 9-5 … Continue reading Three solo homers, four-run seventh help Terps survive and advance

Lee homers, Blohm strikes out 10 in Terps elimination game win

It was AJ Lee's birthday, but it was Lee giving the Terps a gift in the first inning of Friday's game. The newly-minted 20-year-old hit a three-run home run over the left-field fence in that opening inning, jumpstarting a 8-5 Maryland win over No. 1 seed Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament at Bart Kaufman Field in … Continue reading Lee homers, Blohm strikes out 10 in Terps elimination game win

Terps hit three home runs, but Shaffer struggles and Maryland falls in Big Ten Tournament

A glance at the pitching matchup would have led most forecasters to predict a low-scoring affair Wednesday afternoon. The game that actually transpired was not a low-scoring affair. Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Brian Shaffer and Iowa ace Nick Gallagher gave up 24 hits and 16 runs combined, but Tyler Cropley raced home with … Continue reading Terps hit three home runs, but Shaffer struggles and Maryland falls in Big Ten Tournament