With just 17 days left until Maryland baseball returns, here's a look back on some of the best stories written about the Terps' 2019 campaign. From the Maryland Baseball Network... Two first-year starters had breakout weekends vs. Maine Maryland experimented on defense so it could use its hottest hitter vs. Delaware Chris Alleyne began the … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 17: Best Stories of 2019
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MBN Podcast: Episode 71 (offseason recap)
On this episode of the Maryland Baseball Network Podcast, Zach Solon and Ben Curtis recap the Terps' offseason, including summer ball and the Fall World Series. Plus, the pair breaks down Maryland's freshman class and the 2020 schedule.
Preseason Countdown No. 20: Biggest home run of 2019
One of the most memorable moments of the Terps' 2019 campaign came in their last series opener, a Thursday-night matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes, when senior shortstop A.J. Lee knocked a two-run walk-off homer out of the park and sent his bat flying before being engulfed by his teammates. Maryland took the lead early, but … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 20: Biggest home run of 2019
Preseason Countdown No. 22: Best Series
The Terps swept only two series in their 2019 season: their home-opening Maine series, and their regular season-ending Iowa series. Maryland's victory over Iowa stands alone as the most significant series, and the best series, not only because of the level of confidence with which the Terps entered the three-game set, but also because with … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 22: Best Series
Preseason Countdown No. 23: Best win
In his second season as head coach, Rob Vaughn and the Maryland Baseball team earned 29 wins, including wins against Minnesota, Indiana and future-Big Ten Tournament champions Ohio State. But the best single-game win of 2019 came during the postseason, in the Terps' first game of the Big Ten Tournament. Its first tournament appearance under … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 23: Best win
Preseason Countdown No. 25: 2019 Offensive MVP
After a dominant senior season at Maryland, shortstop A.J. Lee was drafted in the 34th round of the MLB Draft--a reward for his rebound from a slow start and early-season injury with the Terps. Lee's dominant senior season marked a comeback from his lackluster junior campaign, when he slashed .232/.375/.396. In 2019 Lee finished as … Continue reading Preseason Countdown No. 25: 2019 Offensive MVP
Pro Terps: Lowe named finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Former Maryland infielder and current Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe was named one of three finalists in the American League Rookie of the Year race by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Monday. https://twitter.com/officialBBWAA/status/1191508544639553536?s=20 Lowe was named to the AL All-Star team earlier in the season, after being first recalled toward the end … Continue reading Pro Terps: Lowe named finalist for AL Rookie of the Year
Team Papio comes out on top in Fall World Series Game 1
Team Papio pulled out all the stops in Game 1 of the Fall World Series, utilizing all aspects of their game for the 5-1 win over Team Swope on Friday in College Park. A combination of small ball and big hits put Team Papio on the board first, with a four-run fourth inning. A walk … Continue reading Team Papio comes out on top in Fall World Series Game 1
Summer Ball: Final 2019 update
As the Terps gear up for the start of Fall Ball, here's a look at how Maryland players fared this summer, including a few championships and one league MVP. CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE A favorite of Maryland, the Brewster Whitecaps hosted two Terps over the summer. Both southpaw Sean Fisher and catcher Justin Vought took … Continue reading Summer Ball: Final 2019 update
Pro Terps Update: Twins reportedly recall LaMonte Wade Jr.
The Minnesota Twins have reportedly recalled former Terp LaMonte Wade Jr. from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, after injuries depleted the Twins' outfield depth. The move was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Minnesota drafted Wade in the ninth round of the 2015 MLB Draft after his three years with Maryland. In those three … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: Twins reportedly recall LaMonte Wade Jr.