Preseason Countdown #11: Biggest holes to fill

The Terps have numerous holes to fill heading into the 2019 season, both offensively and defensively, after losing a handful of starters and key contributors. Between the seven seniors and two draftees, Maryland lost its top five offensive players, top two relievers and one of its weekend starters. On the defensive side, the Terps lost … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #11: Biggest holes to fill

Preseason Countdown #12: Best summer ball hitters

Maryland baseball sent a handful of its hitters to summer leagues after the 2018 campaign, but catcher Justin Vought and third baseman Taylor Wright had the two standout performances in the offseason. Vought, now a sophomore, struggled to get into a groove during his freshman season playing behind former catcher Justin Morris. He only played … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #12: Best summer ball hitters

Preseason Countdown #13: Best summer ball pitchers

After the 2018 Maryland baseball season ended just shy of a postseason appearance, many Terps took their talents to summer leagues around the country. Five pitchers in particular looked promising in the offseason, something that head coach Rob Vaughn will hope carries over into this spring. Senior right-hander John Murphy had himself quite the season … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #13: Best summer ball pitchers

Preseason Countdown #15: Best stories of 2018

We're just 15 days away from Maryland baseball. As we wind down our preseason coverage looking back on the 2018 campaign, we compiled the best stories written about the team in the past year. From the Maryland Baseball Network... After an offseason of moving pieces, Maryland baseball will rely on experience, familiarity this spring Maryland’s weekend … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #15: Best stories of 2018

Preseason Countdown #16: Best comeback of 2018

Maryland baseball struggled overall in midweek games a season ago, winning just five of 13 contests. Its last, though, was one to remember. Maryland battled back from multiple deficits to beat in-state foe Towson, 8-7, in extra innings. The Terps trailed 6-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but homers from catcher Justin … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #16: Best comeback of 2018

Preseason Countdown #17: 5 things we learned at media day

With the season quickly approaching, Maryland baseball held its media day on Monday, giving head coach Rob Vaughn and senior pitcher Hunter Parsons a chance to talk about the upcoming campaign. Vaughn and Parsons touched on a multitude of topics, but here are the five most important things we learned about the 2019 Maryland baseball … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #17: 5 things we learned at media day

Preseason Countdown #18: Best moment of 2018

Maryland baseball trailed 12-6 midway through the season-opening series finale against Tennessee. The Terps had already clinched the series victory, but the opportunity for a sweep quickly evaporated once the Volunteers scored 10 runs in the first two innings. But the best moment of Maryland's 2018 season occurred during this game, one that ended with its … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #18: Best moment of 2018

Preseason Countdown #19: Biggest home run of 2018

The stands at Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium were filled with fans during the last weekend of March. A group cheered loudly for then-senior Kevin Biondic, as the Terps took on the Northwestern Wildcats. These supporters waved cutouts of Biondic’s face in the air, their own homemade mini “Fatheads” with popsicle sticks taped to the back. … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #19: Biggest home run of 2018

Preseason Countdown #20: Best pitching performance of 2018

It wasn't hard to find the best pitching performance of 2018. Hunter Parsons' two-hit complete game shutout would've been impressive against any opponent, but this one came against a Stetson team that won its conference tournament, hosted an NCAA regional and advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in program history. The … Continue reading Preseason Countdown #20: Best pitching performance of 2018