Pack 9 Recruiting and Portal News

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CLTWolf
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wilmwolf said:

Is there a percentage of players who follow a coach on Twitter that actually end up here? Seems that most of the guys that transfer in are under the radar. Not disparaging the reading of the Twitter tea leaves, there's nothing else to do, just hard to pass judgement on every player that follows a coach.

It's not who follows the coaches it's who the coaches follow. If Hart gives a follow pay attention bc that dude doesn't follow anyone. lol
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wilmwolf said:

Eh, I just don't think that bunting automatically goes into the not aggressive box and stolen base attempts automatically goes into the aggressive box. It depends on the situation, personnel, strengths of the other team, etc. Both bring in the possibility of making an out to attempt to advance the runner. I'm on record that I probably would never bunt as a coach, but folks act like bunting is giving up. Sometimes it's the right play, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes trying to steal is the right play, just depends.


Happened to be watching some highlights of 2021 team today, and it was noted that we were second in the ACC that year in stolen bases, so I don't think there's any staff aversion to running. I'm sure it's just personnel based choice in any given year. There's also a bit of an art to stealing, it's not just being fast.
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JCooke93 said:

Coach Robinson just followed San Diego Fr Outfielder Rex Watson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=watson000rex

https://usdtoreros.com/sports/baseball/roster/rex-watson/12359

Mandras
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This looks like a huge potential add, if the decriscio connection can pull us through...
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CLTWolf said:

JCooke93 said:

Coach Robinson just followed San Diego Fr Outfielder Rex Watson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=watson000rex

https://usdtoreros.com/sports/baseball/roster/rex-watson/12359




Random, but 13 homers but only 4 doubles is wild haha
pack2010
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rwwalsh said:

CLTWolf said:

JCooke93 said:

Coach Robinson just followed San Diego Fr Outfielder Rex Watson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=watson000rex

https://usdtoreros.com/sports/baseball/roster/rex-watson/12359




Random, but 13 homers but only 4 doubles is wild haha

Not to hijack, but one of the most bizarre things is when Terrell Tatum had 12 homeruns and 2 doubles in 2021. Throw in 16 stolen bases too. The fact he didn't ACCIDENTALLY hit a couple more doubles with his speed is wild
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Mandras said:

This looks like a huge potential add, if the decriscio connection can pull us through...
I'm not sure there's a connection since they never played together.
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Glasswolf said:

Jtilley said:

packer_07 said:

Think this is a great sign for all pictured. I dont believe guys like Fitz-Gerald and Maroudis ever moved in. Does seem like Gray is gone though all things considered.
Actually...... Pretty sure Fitz-Gerald was in a couple of these pictures last year with Head.
Never forget Trot Nixon was moved in.
Trot was practicing with the football team and signed the day before classes started with the Red Sox. I believe he was 2nd on the depth chart to Terry Harvey at that time, but not sure on that one. Had he gone to class then he couldn't be drafted again until after his 3rd year.
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Mandras
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You're probably right! They both follow each other on IG, that's all I have
JCooke93
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Des Kitchings kid just flipped to NC State Baseball
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NM. See below.
pack2010
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JCooke93 said:

Des Kitchings kid just flipped to NC State Baseball

Aiden Kitching is a 2025 kid (so he will likely be on campus ASAP), that was committed to Missouri.

Listed at 6'5 250 lbs according to perfect game, he is up to 97 on twitter and sits 93-96. Really nice numbers. He must have had a legit velo spike recently, because perfect game had him 89-91 over 3 innings in February

Trickynic1
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I spoke to Dez this summer, he will be glad his wife won't be flying to Missouri.
CLTWolf
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Latest two BoRob follows on the tweeters

Easton Winfield OF from Texas (Louisiana Monroe before that)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=winfie000eas

https://ulmwarhawks.com/sports/baseball/roster/easton-winfield/6174

Texas deleted his profile (ugh)

Ashton Larson OF from LSU

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=larson000ash

https://lsusports.net/sports/bsb/roster/player/ashton-larson/

https://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=543807

Larson prolly ends up closer to home (Kansas) if you believe baseball twitter.
Was drafted in the 20th round out of HS by the Twins
PG ranked him 78th overall out of HS
JCooke93
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Yes please also Maybe M.Ryan can get the LSU Outfielder to Raleigh
pack2010
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Just a FYI, the last date to enter the portal is tomorrow.

Posted in a different thread, but McHugh (seemingly) confirms he is coming back with a "run it back" post with NCSU baseball tagged
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Latest follow from BoRob

Kyuss Garget INF from Kentucky

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=garget000kyu

https://x.com/KyussG2

https://ukathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/player/kyuss-gargett/

He's playing in the cape this summer, so far.
JCooke93
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And Teammates with Cooper
Jtilley
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That is an odd one unless the glove is unreal.
StateFan2001
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For a program that has been to 2 CWS in past 5 years it doesn't feel like we are a legitimate national program right now. Our recruiting says we aren't serious about baseball. Doesn't appear to be a financial investment.
Alex Gee
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Staff
Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.
Jtilley
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I would imagine keeping Head, Mchugh, Nance, Dudan and Marhon wasn't cheap either. But I'd rather prioritize those guys over some of the others that left.

On paper, that is best rotation I can remember going into the year with in a while.
pack2010
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Alex Gee said:

Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.


Disagree about the lineup. Too many variables to say so right now. We need a couple more bats to compete. I would say 5-6 spots are probably locked in, but need more
StateFan2001
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Alex Gee said:

Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.
Our lineup leaves a lot to be desired and so does the bullpen. We are shopping on the SEC discount rack again. Proven production is all headed to select ACC schools and to the SEC.
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pack2010 said:

Alex Gee said:

Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.


Disagree about the lineup. Too many variables to say so right now. We need a couple more bats to compete. I would say 5-6 spots are probably locked in, but need more
I'd say that, pending the draft, Hogue - Head - Fraasman - McHugh - Nixon - Novy - Lanphere - Ryan are all penciled in to start.

That's why I said 2 weeks.
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Alex Gee said:

pack2010 said:

Alex Gee said:

Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.


Disagree about the lineup. Too many variables to say so right now. We need a couple more bats to compete. I would say 5-6 spots are probably locked in, but need more
I'd say that, pending the draft, Hogue - Head - Fraasman - McHugh - Nixon - Novy - Lanphere - Ryan are all penciled in to start.

That's why I said 2 weeks.


That doesn't mean they should be. If we want to win an ACC Championship and contend for another CWS there needs to be an upgrade in some of those spots.
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StateFan2001 said:

Alex Gee said:

pack2010 said:

Alex Gee said:

Rotation and lineup are mostly set. Maybe changes in 2 weeks and you portal hunt.


Disagree about the lineup. Too many variables to say so right now. We need a couple more bats to compete. I would say 5-6 spots are probably locked in, but need more
I'd say that, pending the draft, Hogue - Head - Fraasman - McHugh - Nixon - Novy - Lanphere - Ryan are all penciled in to start.

That's why I said 2 weeks.


That doesn't mean they should be. If we want to win an ACC Championship and contend for another CWS there needs to be an upgrade in some of those spots.
I didn't say it should be? But I think it's pretty clear that's the direction it's headed.

That said, not a bad lineup 1-9. Would still prefer a proven piece out of the portal
JCooke93
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Coach Robinson just followed Tampa/Arizona State player Kevin Karstetter
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Yup
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Go Pack
CLTWolf
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JCooke93 said:

Coach Robinson just followed Tampa/Arizona State player Kevin Karstetter
https://www.tampaspartans.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/karstetter_kevin_ltfe

Just won a natty at Tampa.

Was at Arizona State the year prior and was a big JUCO get for the Sun Devils out of the State College of Florida. Pretty sure we tried with him when he was in JUCO.

3B
JCooke93
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We need a 3B with power bat badly
Mandras
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I think 3B with power would be the ideal get, with Mchugh moving to the OF as hinted on his Instagram post.

That being said, I'm surprised Karstetter hit only 5 homers at UTampa. He clearly has the frame to hit for much more power.

I think he would be a great way to complete the lineup, regardless.

Luke (2B)
Mchugh (LF)
Hogue (DH)
Novy (1B)
Head (CF)
Kevin Karstetter (3B)
Devin Mitchell (RF)
Lanphere (C)
Aidan West (SS)

Mikey Ryan - PR/ defensive replacement for SS in late innings.

(If hogue is gone, we'll need another bat after the draft. I'm assuming fraasman is gone based on how we're seeming to recruit).
pack2010
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Mandras said:

I think 3B with power would be the ideal get, with Mchugh moving to the OF as hinted on his Instagram post.

That being said, I'm surprised Karstetter hit only 5 homers at UTampa. He clearly has the frame to hit for much more power.

I think he would be a great way to complete the lineup, regardless.

Luke (2B)
Mchugh (LF)
Hogue (DH)
Novy (1B)
Head (CF)
Kevin Karstetter (3B)
Devin Mitchell (RF)
Lanphere (C)
Aidan West (SS)

Mikey Ryan - PR/ defensive replacement for SS in late innings.

(If hogue is gone, we'll need another bat after the draft. I'm assuming fraasman is gone based on how we're seeming to recruit).

Seems like the consensus is West is a 3rd baseman long term. Could he play SS in college and probably be pretty good? Yup, but IMO him playing 3rd would only help his draft stock. Him and Mikey Ryan on the left side of the infield is just insane upside, but of course they would need to be able to handle the bat.
pack2010
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FWIW Keith Law came out with his top 100 prospects (college and HS) yesterday and West came in at #100. The write up:

Scouting Report
Bats: L, Throws: R
West has quick hands and a sound swing, with the potential to hit with some power his main attraction. He's already pretty filled out physically, enough to say he's not going to stay at short for very long, with the arm for third base and possibly the speed for the outfield. He hit very well against some extremely mediocre competition this spring in Maryland, and didn't do a ton of summer/fall showcases last year, with a 43 percent whiff rate in a small sample. His swing can get long when he starts his hands higher and wraps his bat, but that's a small thing to fix. If the pitch recognition is better than it looked in 2024, he's a third-round talent, but he's also committed to North Carolina State and could be a much higher pick in 2028 if he hits well in the ACC.
 
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