Get out your brooms! The Terps shot out of the gate this season sweeping the Caravelle Resort Tournament in Myrtle Beach, with wins over Western Kentucky, Canisius and Old Dominion, moving the Terps up to 13th in the nation in the D1Baseball.com rankings. Brandon Lowe backed up his 3rd Team Pre-Season All-American status belting two home runs, … Continue reading What They’re Sayin’
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Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview
by John Vittas Call it the tournament of elite mascots. The Caravelle Regional Tournament in Myrtle Beach features the Hilltoppers, Golden Griffins, Monarchs, Chanticleers and Terrapins. I mean, really, find me a weakness. But while you may think the tournament depth ends with the mascot discussion, think again. All five of these teams are likely to … Continue reading Caravelle Resort Tournament Preview
Opening Day Link Drop
The Maryland baseball season gets underway this morning at 11am, with Terps Pre Game Live getting underway at 10am. Be sure to LISTEN HERE for all the weekend's action. Here is the most relevant content heading into this weekend's Caravelle Tournament. Testudo Times - Terps Open Up with Four Games in Myrtle Beach (Andrew Kramer) Eight Terps Named to … Continue reading Opening Day Link Drop
Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps
by John Vittas Measuring a staff's "nasty factor" using conventional statistics is tough, but batting average against may be the best bet. Maryland's BAA was .238 last year, which would have led the Big Ten had they played in it. They allowed only 8.0 H/9 in 2014 and finished in the top half of virtually every pitching … Continue reading Freshman Arms Could Make an Impact for 2015 Terps
Maryland Baseball Preview – The Bullpen
Closer: RHP Kevin Mooney (Jr.) Set Up Man: LHP Alex Robinson (Jr.) Wild Cards: RHP Jared Price (Jr.), RHP Brian Shaffer (Fr.), LHP Zach Morris (Jr.), Bobby Ruse (Sr.) In the Mix: LHP Robert Galligan (Jr.), RHP Andrew Green (R-Fr.), Willie Rios (Fr.), Taylor Bloom (Fr.), Jack Piekos (Fr.), Chase Brewis (Fr.), Tyler Brandon (Fr.), … Continue reading Maryland Baseball Preview – The Bullpen
Maryland Baseball Preview – The Rotation
Weekend Starters: RHP Mike Shawaryn (So.), LHP Tayler Stiles (So.), LHP Jake Drossner (Jr.) Midweek Options: LHP Zach Morris (R-Jr.), RHP Brian Shaffer (Fr.), LHP Willie Rios (Fr.), RHP Bobby Ruse (Sr.) Sophomore Mike Shawaryn returns to anchor the 2015 staff after breaking the school record in wins in his freshman campaign. Finishing with an … Continue reading Maryland Baseball Preview – The Rotation
Maryland Baseball Preview – The Outfield
Left Field Incumbent: Tim Lewis (Sr.) In the Mix: Jamal Wade (Fr.) Junior college transfer Tim Lewis unexpectedly stepped into a starting role and thrived mid-way through the 2014 season, outhitting long-time Terps Michael Montville, Kyle Convissar and Andrew Amaro. With Convissar and Montville graduating and Amaro transferred out, Lewis will man left field for … Continue reading Maryland Baseball Preview – The Outfield
Maryland Baseball Preview – The Infield
Catcher Incumbent: Kevin Martir (Jr.) In the Mix: Nick Cieri (So.) Justin Morris (Fr.), John Mazza (R-Fr.) While many teams struggle for offense from the catching position, the Terps will have no such problem. A classic logjam, Maryland has four players that are capable of being starting Division I catchers. Kevin Martir is the proven … Continue reading Maryland Baseball Preview – The Infield
Building on a Historic Season
by John Vittas In what will be considered the most successful baseball season in University of Maryland history, the 2014 Terps accomplished a lot: Most Wins in School History – 40 (previous record was 34 – set in 2002) Three straight winning seasons for the first time since 1976-78 First ACC Championship game appearance since … Continue reading Building on a Historic Season
Link Drop – Saturday, January 31
With Opening Day just 13 days away, the Terps are drawing a lot of attention. Here's the latest from other media outlets: Testudo Times (Andrew Kramer) Jan. 30: Maryland Baseball: 2015 pitchers and overall outlook Jan. 28: Maryland baseball 2015 season outlook: Position players The Baltimore Sun Jan. 30: Maryland baseball ranked in three preseason … Continue reading Link Drop – Saturday, January 31