Tayler Stiles thrived in a variety of roles for the Maryland last season. He gave the Terps quality innings as a starter, and out of the bullpen, got key outs time and time again to get the team out of jams. In 14 appearances Stiles notched a 3.46 ERA and struck out 37 batters, while issuing just … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 13

Kevin Smith had big shoes to fill last year, coming in as a freshman, and taking the place of Blake Schmit who was selected in the 26th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins. The transition between the flashy Schmit and the smooth fielding Smith was seamless. At the dish, Smith batted … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 14

Brian Shaffer thrived last season after joining the starting rotation late in the year. He went 5-1 as a starter, including a dominant performance against Illinois to capture the Big Ten tournament, and snap the Illini's 27-game winning streak. In that game Shaffer went seven innings, his longest outing of the season, allowing just one earned run … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 15

After being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 35th round in 2014, Justin Morris decided to stay at home and play for the Terps, joining his older brother Zach on the diamond. The younger Morris started 27 games in his freshman campaign, predominately at first base, but also played catcher and DH. He compiled 11 hits … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 16

Taylor Bloom is one of a trio of right handers that Maryland will rely on heavily this season. Brian Shaffer and Ryan Selmer are the other two, and they will both be featured on future editions of 25 Days of Baseball. Last season Bloom made 15 appearance for the Terps, 5 of them starts, tossing … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 17

In his senior year at Shikellamy High School Nick Dunn batted .477, but that wasn't the average that set the school record. In fact, Dunn batted a whopping .544 in 2013 to claim the Shikellamy batting crown. In addition to hitting .477 his last year, Dunn drove in 32 runs, including seven home runs, while … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 18

As a freshman, Zach Jancarski made his biggest impact on the bases. He scored 9 runs in 16 pinch running appearances, including scoring in his first 3 games as a Terp. After being named to the Perfect Game USA All-Atlantic First Team in 2014, Jancarski tallied two hits and two runs in four starts. This summer, he … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 20

In exactly three weeks, the Terps will be a lot warmer, about 30 degrees warmer, as they travel south to Tuscaloosa.  The new all-turf field is already paying dividends, as the team was able to practice on the infield despite last week's blizzard. John Szefc orchestrated bunting drills outside, while the assistants conducted batting practice in … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 21

As a freshman, Kevin Biondic worked tirelessly during the regular season to make the transition from third base to first base. But by the time games of the utmost importance were played, Biondic had made his way into the starting lineup. Eight of his 15 hits on the season came in the team's ten postseason games; he started … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 22

Andrew Bechtold came to Maryland as a shortstop, but after battling it out with Kevin Smith in the preseason, the majority of his action come at first base. However, just eight games into the season, Bechtold injured his thumb, requiring surgery, and ending his freshman campaign prematurely. In those eight games, Bechtold compiled six hits and … Continue reading 25 Days of Baseball: Day 23