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Post by The Cats on Mar 31, 2021 15:41:03 GMT -5
The Cats will travel to Spartanburg to meet the Wofford Terriers for a three-game conference series this weekend. The Terriers have a series win in Charleston vs. the Citadel and a series loss in Macon vs. Mercer.  When: Friday & Saturday, Apr 2 & 3, 2021 Time: Friday at 5 pm, Sat, DH at 2 pm Where: Russel King Field, Spartanburg, SC Radio: None TV/video: ESPN+ (Friday only) Live Stats: Wofford Live StatsWofford Fan Message Board: Wofford FansTickets: Ticket informationHead Coach: Todd Interdonato - head coach in his 14th season - 350 career wins Alma Mater: UNC Asheville 2021 UT Baseball Record: 14-10 overall, 3-3 SoCon, 8-2 home, 6-8 away, 0-0 neutral 2020 UT Baseball Record: 14-3 overall, 0-0 SoCon, 13-2 home, 1-1 away, 0-0 neutral The Series: The Cats are 70-21 overall against Wofford, and have lost five of the last six games played against the Terriers. The Cats are 29-10 in games played in Spartanburg. Position Starters Returning/Lost: 4 / 5 Pitchers Returning/Lost: 13 / 7 Overall Lettermen Returning/Lost: 26 / 13 Incoming Players: 17 Wofford was picked to finish 3d in both preseason polls, and Hayes Heinecke, Jr. was selected as the preseason pitcher of the year. Junior shortstop Matty Brown, senior outfielder Colin Davis, & senior designated hitter Lawson Hill, were 1st team all-conference selections and junior 1st baseman John Dempsey was named to the second team. In the 2021 season, the team returns four starters in the field along with 13 pitchers ... Overall 26 players returned to the team with 17 newcomers. Wofford is currently in the top 20 nationally in walks (14th), stolen bases (5th), sacrifice bunts (16th), stolen bases per game (14th) and walked allowed per nine innings (12th). Individually Lawson Hill is ranked in doubles (6th) and Jack Renwick is 17th in stolen bases. The Terriers are coming off a 6-7 loss to former SoCon member Davidson College on Tuesday. This will be the Terriers' opening conference series in Spartanburg this season, and Wofford is 8-2 at home against non-conference competition. |
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Post by SCCat66 on Mar 31, 2021 19:46:25 GMT -5
I am planning to run up to Spartanburg on Saturday for the DH. Called the Wofford ticket office on Monday and talked with a nice young lady named Shelby.
She asked me if I was a parent or relative of a player. I told her I was not. (I did not tell her I was affiliated with WCU OR with Wofford.) She said I could come watch the games anyway.
She said there would not be any tickets sold but I would be welcome to come and sit (socially distanced, of course) with a mask (of course) and enjoy the games.
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Post by jim68 on Apr 1, 2021 10:26:02 GMT -5
I am planning to run up to Spartanburg on Saturday for the DH. Called the Wofford ticket office on Monday and talked with a nice young lady named Shelby. She asked me if I was a parent or relative of a player. I told her I was not. (I did not tell her I was affiliated with WCU OR with Wofford.) She said I could come watch the games anyway. She said there would not be any tickets sold but I would be welcome to come and sit (socially distanced, of course) with a mask (of course) and enjoy the games. 66, have you heard anything about Daniel Walsh & why he is not playing 2b? I asked Jerry & got no response. I stopped posting on the Football & Basketball sections of this board because of how sorry those programs are being run. Enjoy your trip to Wofford & wish I could go with you. Myrtle Beach is a little far for me to drive to catch up with you. Take care & stay out of trouble. |
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Post by Admin on Apr 1, 2021 11:13:14 GMT -5
Jim, sorry I missed the question. Looks like the last time he's played was against St. Johns on March 14. I haven't heard anything thing about him or why he not playing.
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Post by jim68 on Apr 1, 2021 11:56:36 GMT -5
Jim, sorry I missed the question. Looks like the last time he's played was against St. Johns on March 14. I haven't heard anything thing about him or why he not playing. His bat is being missed in the starting 9. Thanks for the response. |
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Post by The Cats on Apr 1, 2021 13:38:43 GMT -5
Projected Pitching Rotation:
Fri.: WCU – Soph. RHP Zebby Matthews (4-1, 3.19) vs. WOF – Jr. LHP Hayes Heinecke (2-4, 4.42)
Sat., Gm 1: WCU – Jr. RHP Ryan Mitschele (2-1, 3.91) vs. WOF – Fr. LHP Sam Stratton (1-1, 2.25 ERA)
Sat., Gm 2: WCU – Fr. RHP Corey Bright (0-0, 5.40) vs. WOF – Sr. RHP Elliot Carney (3-2, 3.58)
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Post by jim68 on Apr 1, 2021 14:26:56 GMT -5
Projected Pitching Rotation: Fri.: WCU – Soph. RHP Zebby Matthews (4-1, 3.19) vs. WOF – Jr. LHP Hayes Heinecke (2-4, 4.42) Sat., Gm 1: WCU – Jr. RHP Ryan Mitschele (2-1, 3.91) vs. WOF – Fr. LHP Sam Stratton (1-1, 2.25 ERA) Sat., Gm 2: WCU – Fr. RHP Corey Bright (0-0, 5.40) vs. WOF – Sr. RHP Elliot Carney (3-2, 3.58) Jerry, thanks for keeping us informed. This is just a thought of mine, do you think it would be advantageous to the Basketball & Football Programs if the AD would conduct exit interviews with all the players leaving Western? Then, provide a written report to the Chancellor documenting the results of those interviews. |
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Post by The Cats on Apr 1, 2021 15:38:17 GMT -5
Projected Pitching Rotation: Fri.: WCU – Soph. RHP Zebby Matthews (4-1, 3.19) vs. WOF – Jr. LHP Hayes Heinecke (2-4, 4.42) Sat., Gm 1: WCU – Jr. RHP Ryan Mitschele (2-1, 3.91) vs. WOF – Fr. LHP Sam Stratton (1-1, 2.25 ERA) Sat., Gm 2: WCU – Fr. RHP Corey Bright (0-0, 5.40) vs. WOF – Sr. RHP Elliot Carney (3-2, 3.58) Jerry, thanks for keeping us informed. This is just a thought of mine, do you think it would be advantageous to the Basketball & Football Programs if the AD would conduct exit interviews with all the players leaving Western? Then, provide a written report to the Chancellor documenting the results of those interviews. I would think any AD, worth his/her salt, would conduct exit interviews with departing student-athletes. Not only to learn something about their coaches but the entire experience at the university. I think this would/should lead to some form of communication between the AD and his/her boss. I have no idea if the new AD is or has been doing this, and I think it should cover all sports, not just football/basketball. I don't have a lot of confidence in the lines of communication, with and between the AD, coaches, and the university leadership. On the outside looking in, it doesn't seem as much has changed since the last AD and the last interim Chancellor. Nothing about the athletic program is transparent, everything is kept as secret as possible, that's the way it's been and the new chancellor has done nothing to make a change in that manner of operation. It all comes down from the top, all the lackeys take their cue from the head boss. |
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Post by jim68 on Apr 1, 2021 18:51:26 GMT -5
Jerry, thanks for keeping us informed. This is just a thought of mine, do you think it would be advantageous to the Basketball & Football Programs if the AD would conduct exit interviews with all the players leaving Western? Then, provide a written report to the Chancellor documenting the results of those interviews. I would think any AD, worth his/her salt, would conduct exit interviews with departing student-athletes. Not only to learn something about their coaches but the entire experience at the university. I think this would/should lead to some form of communication between the AD and his/her boss. I have no idea if the new AD is or has been doing this, and I think it should cover all sports, not just football/basketball. I don't have a lot of confidence in the lines of communication, with and between the AD, coaches, and the university leadership. On the outside looking in, it doesn't seem as much has changed since the last AD and the last interim Chancellor. Nothing about the athletic program is transparent, everything is kept as secret as possible, that's the way it's been and the new chancellor has done nothing to make a change in that manner of operation. It all comes down from the top, all the lackeys take their cue from the head boss. I totally agree with you. |
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Post by The Cats on Apr 2, 2021 15:40:23 GMT -5
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