Preseason Countdown: Terps face seven NCAA tournament teams in 2018

Maryland baseball is just one week away from its season-opener on the road against Tennessee. While the focus is currently on the Volunteers, the Terps will play seven opponents this season against teams which, like Maryland, earned a trip to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. A few of the teams are from mid-major conferences and others lost … Continue reading Preseason Countdown: Terps face seven NCAA tournament teams in 2018

After an offseason of moving pieces, Maryland baseball will rely on experience, familiarity this spring

When the first pitch is thrown at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville on Feb. 16 for the Terps' season-opening series against Tennessee, first-year head coach Rob Vaughn—named to the position in June—will officially begin to lead a new era of Maryland baseball. Vaughn isn't the only staff member occupying a new position this year, though. … Continue reading After an offseason of moving pieces, Maryland baseball will rely on experience, familiarity this spring

Preseason Countdown: John Murphy put together a magical postseason run in 2017

John Murphy's ERA nearly touched double-digits in 11 innings pitched as a freshman two years ago, but the right-hander emerged as a sophomore last season. The Merchantville, New Jersey, native displayed a drastic improvement from one year to the next, striking out 27 hitters in 31.2 innings and dropping his ERA to a bullpen-best 1.71. … Continue reading Preseason Countdown: John Murphy put together a magical postseason run in 2017

Preseason Countdown: Wade’s success on the mound paves way for Biondic

Maryland Baseball Network is counting down to Opening Day! To mark the 33 days until the start of the 2018 season, former Terps right-hander Jamal Wade recorded 33 strikeouts in 2017 in his first season as a pitcher. Before the Seattle Mariners selected Jamal Wade in the 17th round (513th overall) of the 2017 MLB … Continue reading Preseason Countdown: Wade’s success on the mound paves way for Biondic

Aggies beat the Old Liners, 16-1, in Game 3 to complete Fall World Series comeback

With the Old Liners leading by eight runs in the Fall World Series after winning the first two games, Aggies captain Kevin Biondic asked head coach Rob Vaughn to put the number "8"  in their opponent's run column on the scoreboard prior to Game 3. The senior knew his team would have to win by nine runs … Continue reading Aggies beat the Old Liners, 16-1, in Game 3 to complete Fall World Series comeback

MLB Draft Preview: RHP Brian Shaffer

Brian Shaffer – RHP Ht: 6’5″        Wt: 200        Year: Jr.        Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Pylesville, Md. (North Harford HS) 2017 Stats G: 15 (15 GS)  IP: 103.1    ERA: 2.18     K/9: 8.9       BB/9: 1.6     H/9: 7.1 Arsenal: Fastball (low 90s), Changeup, Slider Background: While Brian Shaffer’s first career appearance for Maryland as freshman resulted in a … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Brian Shaffer

Watson, Illinois outduels Blohm, Maryland in freshman pitching matchup

Left-hander Tyler Blohm — after allowing two runs on three straight hits — was just one pitch away from getting out the third inning when Illinois catcher Mark Skonieczny’s bat clipped Danny Maynard’s glove, prompting a catcher’s interference call to load the bases. Two batters later, Bren Spillane cleared the bases with a double, extending … Continue reading Watson, Illinois outduels Blohm, Maryland in freshman pitching matchup