The Maryland Terrapins are headed to the NCAA Tournament, and open the Winston-Salem regional Friday at 2 p.m. against West Virginia. While the Terps are looking to keep their season going, many former Terps are hitting their strides as the MLB and MiLB seasons head into the summer months. LHP Brett Cecil, the only Terp … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 6/1/17
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John Szefc, Brian Shaffer, Marty Costes, AJ Lee discuss NCAA Tournament berth
The Terps returned to Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium on Tuesday for a day of practice before heading down ton Winston-Salem, N.C. for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After practice, head coach John Szefc, RHP Brian Shaffer, OF Marty Costes, and 3B AJ Lee spoke to the media about the NCAA Tournament berth and … Continue reading John Szefc, Brian Shaffer, Marty Costes, AJ Lee discuss NCAA Tournament berth
Maryland earns berth in 2017 NCAA Tournament
The Maryland Terrapins' Road to Omaha continues. The Terps earned a 3-seed in the Winston-Salem Regional, the NCAA announced Monday. The NCAA Regional—which follows a double-elimination format—is hosted by No. 1-seed Wake Forest. The No. 4-seed is UMBC, and the No. 2-seed is West Virginia. Maryland's first game will be against No. 2 West Virginia at … Continue reading Maryland earns berth in 2017 NCAA Tournament
Brian Shaffer named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, Tyler Blohm named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Terrapins RHP Brian Shaffer was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, LHP Tyler Blohm was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, OF Marty Costes was named First Team All-B1G, and 3B AJ Lee was named Third Team All-B1G, the conference announced Tuesday. Shaffer, who finished the regular season with a 7-3 record and a … Continue reading Brian Shaffer named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, Tyler Blohm named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Three Maryland pitchers are linked by a common coach: Ryan Selmer’s father
Tayler Stiles, Taylor Bloom and Ryan Selmer. These three pitchers are integral pieces on a Maryland pitching staff that has helped the Terrapins to a 34-19 record this season. But this trio is bound by more than the fact that they pitch for Maryland. All three hurlers were all coached, at some point, by Matthew Selmer, Ryan's … Continue reading Three Maryland pitchers are linked by a common coach: Ryan Selmer’s father
Jamal Wade’s first three career hits were home runs. Now, he’s a pitcher.
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.
Rankings Update: Week of 5/15/17
After a strong start to the season and Big Ten play, the Maryland Terrapins (33-17, 15-9 Big Ten) have struggled of late, losing their last three weekend series. Over the weekend, they dropped two out of three to Northwestern at home - just their second and third losses in College Park this season. They currently … Continue reading Rankings Update: Week of 5/15/17
Pro Terps Update: 5/9/17
With over a month of the Major and Minor League seasons complete, let's check out how Maryland alumni have faired in the professional ranks so far this season. LHP Brett Cecil struggled out the gate in his first season with the St. Louis Cardinals letting up a total of five earned runs in his first four appearances. Since … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 5/9/17
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
Pro Terps Update: 4/25/17
The Major League Baseball season is now three weeks old and most minor league seasons have begun, leaving us all to wonder how the former Terps are doing in the pros. LHP Brett Cecil remains the only former Terrapin in the Major Leagues after he signed a four-year, $30.5 million deal with the St. Louis … Continue reading Pro Terps Update: 4/25/17