The view from the mound is a little bit better than the view from the batter's box, according to junior Jamal Wade. Wade, an outfielder-turned-reliever, has emerged as one of the Terrapins' more effective—and surprising—arms out of the bullpen. In just 16.1 innings, the right-hander has struck out 27 batters and walked twelve. His .203 … Continue reading Jamal Wade’s first three career hits were home runs. Now, he’s a pitcher.
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Maryland’s energy at home makes College Park a ‘tough’ location for opposing teams
When left-hander Andrew Miller retired Michigan State second baseman Dan Durkin for the last out of Sunday’s doubleheader, the Maryland Terrapins not only clinched their fifth sweep of the season, but they improved to 18-1 at Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium. Maryland (28-11, 12-3 Big Ten) currently sits atop the Big Ten standings, in large part … Continue reading Maryland’s energy at home makes College Park a ‘tough’ location for opposing teams
Transfers’ success helps Terps climb atop Big Ten
In the seventh inning of a 4-4 game against Nebraska, cleanup hitter Brandon Gum stepped to the plate for Maryland with a runner on first. Gum liked the first pitch he saw and roped a single to left field, putting two on base. Will Watson hit next and he too hacked at the first pitch, … Continue reading Transfers’ success helps Terps climb atop Big Ten
AJ Lee’s four-hit Sunday caps off big week for the bottom of the lineup
After Maryland third baseman AJ Lee hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning Sunday against Penn State, his teammates joked about his power in the dugout. According to the sophomore, his teammates poked fun at him saying, “You won’t hit another one,” to which Lee responded with, “We’ll just see what happens.” Two innings … Continue reading AJ Lee’s four-hit Sunday caps off big week for the bottom of the lineup
Terps outfielders Madison Nickens, Will Watson return to home state for series against LSU
In the midst of three consecutive weekends on the road to start the season, Madison Nickens and Will Watson will reunite with friends, family and former teammates during Maryland’s upcoming series against LSU. Even though the Terrapins will spend the weekend more than 1,000 miles away from College Park, LSU's Alex Box Stadium will play host to a … Continue reading Terps outfielders Madison Nickens, Will Watson return to home state for series against LSU
Freshmen Tyler Blohm and Barrett Smith take different paths to College Park
Of the eight freshmen that joined the Terps roster for 2017, one is a 2016 Major League draft pick, and one is a walk-on. Freshmen LHP Tyler Blohm, who was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2016 MLB Draft, and infielder Barrett Smith, who earned a roster spot this fall, were vital members of … Continue reading Freshmen Tyler Blohm and Barrett Smith take different paths to College Park
Kevin Martir and Anthony Papio begin coaching careers in Fall World Series
By Max Marcilla As the Maryland Terrapins began the 2016 Fall World Series, familiar faces from the Terps’ recent years of success—Kevin Martir and Anthony Papio—looked at one another from across the field. Now student assistant coaches, the two players who had combined to play more than 300 games for the Terps since 2013 found … Continue reading Kevin Martir and Anthony Papio begin coaching careers in Fall World Series
Terps 2017 Baseball Schedule: By the Numbers
By Ben Harris Last season, the Terps went 30-27 en route to a Big Ten Tournament berth. However, Maryland fell in the semi-final to Iowa and was not selected to participate in the 2016 NCAA Tournament, after winning back-to-back NCAA Regionals. While Maryland's near .500 record may indicate that the Terps were rightfully left out … Continue reading Terps 2017 Baseball Schedule: By the Numbers
Youth, Continuity, Yield Bright Future for Terps
By: Matt Present Down big in the late innings against Iowa, Head Coach John Szefc wanted to make sure every player on his roster got to experience Omaha. Not only did he want them to play in the final game of the season, but he wanted them to get a taste of the moment, because … Continue reading Youth, Continuity, Yield Bright Future for Terps
Jimmy Reed: What it’s like to pitch in the big game
By Jimmy Reed 'It’s just another game.' That’s the classic response any ballplayer gives when asked about pitching or playing in the postseason. Sure, it is just another game, but the feelings and implications are much heavier than he is usually willing to admit. An anxious stomachache in the morning. No appetite. Feeling sluggish throughout … Continue reading Jimmy Reed: What it’s like to pitch in the big game
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