StateFan2001 said:
Wow. Can't ask a simple question without getting smart ass responses. It was a legit question.
Probably pointless to try and have a legit discussion. Fwiw, I really like our most recent 2026 commit.
To enlighten you:
I would argue this is the best staff we've had (On paper) going into a year in a really long time. Two of your three weekend starters just played for the USA collegiate team and the third was also chosen but cut for the final team. If you're not familiar, the majority of guys on that team are typically 1st or 2nd round guys for the draft and are considered elite prospects. You also have Andrews who is returning instead of going into the draft.
In the portal era we have rarely used it on pitching. Chrysler has recruited or developed the majority of the guys he has brought in and I'm sure there will be a few pop next year that we haven't even thought about, just look at Smith and Dudan during last years run.
You return a core of Head, McHugh, Fraasman and Nixon who are proven contributors, plus Novy who looks the part. You upgraded at third and also landed a former top 100 prospect at SS.
Over the last 5-6 years Hart and BRob have taken 20+ guys from lower levels and turned them into studs. They have a proven track record of finding guys and making them a lot better. Last year was somewhat of an outlier but no reason not to trust them.
We also typically have a freshman bat or two that plays from day one and is really good. We didn't bring in as many bats this year but I would think if Hart wants them than they are legit.
We are also still recruiting the portal and I am sure we will land a couple more guys that will contribute next year.
Even with all the "Misses" in the portal last year we seem to forget that this team was one win away from winning the ACC regular season. The world isn't on fire and I think this could be a really good team if a couple of other pieces hit, the staff alone should keep you in majority of games.
