2022 Texas Baseball

[Horny Bull 2766]

31 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Shit, we can’t hit. 

They heard you:

 

[Pato del Muerto 52882]

30 minutes ago, Horny Bull said:

They heard you:

 

Shit, we can’t pitch 

[Horny Bull 2766]

 

[TrashMaster G 17733]

On 11/5/2021 at 12:25 PM, zlavydra said:

I'll definitely be there for the USC series.  Not sure about the 2 Charleston games.

I'm thinking I'll make the trip for the USC series as well.

 

Damn, 3 of our first 4 B12 series are on the road.  Gotta start strong.

[BillyGoatHill 4332]

Has anyone heard from the ticket office on when season ticket renewals are going out? It seems like it keeps getting pushed back further each year.

Received email this morning and already renewed.
See y’all at the Disch!!


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[Nueces River Rat 5599]

Well I'm pumped for the two game series at Whataburger Field.  That being said I hope they are day games.  As much as I love baseball, I can't stand watching on a cool to cold night which is entirely possible on those dates.    

Glad to see they are traveling to the RGV too.  This is how you build on your brand and fanbase.  Not to mention we've done pretty good picking up some good players down there.  

[jeevsie 3740]

Tres and Nixon, right?

[Fletch 5802]

We finally have a roster that looks like our 02-‘11 teams. Just an ocean of talent, deep bench, proven starters and a deep bullpen. And if the reports are true about Faltine improving at the plate(Christ please put up the same numbers Hamilton did in 2018) and Silas with Silas. Then Messinger transfers here and his has a great fall. Melendez is gonna fuck shit up and we’re going to have one of if not the best fielding teams in college baseball right now. 
 

Strap in, gentlemen. We’re about to go on a tear 

[Nueces River Rat 5599]

5 hours ago, jeevsie said:

Tres and Nixon, right?

Yep   Sharyland and McAllen High..   

The Corpus area has it share of former high schoolers on Longhorn rosters of the past.  

[Levi 2606]

6 hours ago, Fletch said:

We finally have a roster that looks like our 02-‘11 teams. Just an ocean of talent, deep bench, proven starters and a deep bullpen. And if the reports are true about Faltine improving at the plate(Christ please put up the same numbers Hamilton did in 2018) and Silas with Silas. Then Messinger transfers here and his has a great fall. Melendez is gonna fuck shit up and we’re going to have one of if not the best fielding teams in college baseball right now. 
 

Strap in, gentlemen. We’re about to go on a tear 

If Faltine takes that next step at the plate, his draft stock will shoot way up. I’m so excited to watch him play this year. 

[Cairn Horn88 8435]

Nm.

Edited November 11, 2021 by Cairn Horn88

[Eugene11 379]

Just checking in. Any updates. Anything? Since football season is over and all….
 

 

 

[NeverMarryAStripper 22030]

93 Days until first pitch.

[senseiTX 2]

I’ve kept my Google Fiber TV service for 3 years longer than I’ve wanted a traditional cable service just for LHN’s baseball coverage. Now that they’re killing their TV service, what streaming providers include LHN and don’t suck? I don’t want to have to PM Derka 4 times a week for teh streamz.

[Pato del Muerto 52882]

8 minutes ago, senseiTX said:

I’ve kept my Google Fiber TV service for 3 years longer than I’ve wanted a traditional cable service just for LHN’s baseball coverage. Now that they’re killing their TV service, what streaming providers include LHN and don’t suck? I don’t want to have to PM Derka 4 times a week for teh streamz.

DIRECTV stream does. Dvr sucks though, so it’s better to use the on demand apps with credentials.  

[senseiTX 2]

I didn’t know Directv stream let you use your credentials for direct app login. That’s definitely a plus. Thanks!

[Eugene11 379]

Sling does also. I Cary and drop them every few months for baseball and football games on lhn.  Pretty easy to pause the service when you don’t want it. 

[BillyGoatHill 4332]

14 hours ago, senseiTX said:

I’ve kept my Google Fiber TV service for 3 years longer than I’ve wanted a traditional cable service just for LHN’s baseball coverage. Now that they’re killing their TV service, what streaming providers include LHN and don’t suck? I don’t want to have to PM Derka 4 times a week for teh streamz.

When in Mexico last year during the tourney I used ESPN+ app. It just went up to $6.99 a month but you can opt out/ back in anytime.

[petscii 1190]

2 hours ago, BillyGoatHill said:

When in Mexico last year during the tourney I used ESPN+ app. It just went up to $6.99 a month but you can opt out/ back in anytime.

Pardon me for asking this directly,  I can get the ESPN+ app and see all the longhorn network games?

[BillyGoatHill 4332]

Pardon me for asking this directly,  I can get the ESPN+ app and see all the longhorn network games?

Yes.
But, since you asked, I thought about it more and you do have to provide your cable provider and password. I use Dish. I’m not sure though if they need to carry LHN or not though. I think it just needs to be a service that is one they work with or recognize. Sorry if that made it more confusing.


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[texasstrong12 4668]

On 11/5/2021 at 10:32 PM, HenryJames said:

 

How they use Lucas Gordon is going to be interesting

Midweek guy or bullpen arm? 

[texasstrong12 4668]

This is the most pitching depth I've seen in a long time at Texas and we've had some legit pitching staffs over the years. 

Texas has a 10-12 legit arms. 

 

[zlavydra 2125]

1 hour ago, texasstrong12 said:

How they use Lucas Gordon is going to be interesting

Midweek guy or bullpen arm? 

I say this every year, but a reliable midweek starter makes a huge difference. First, you overpower the shitty midweek teams and match up at least evenly against the good ones. Second, you have another guy used to going 5 or 6 when the postseason starts.

[Horny Bull 2766]

2 hours ago, texasstrong12 said:

How they use Lucas Gordon is going to be interesting

Midweek guy or bullpen arm? 

I think the performance of Eckhardt will go a long way in determining Gordon’s role. He got a few shots at starting last year and it seems like he had a pretty good summer. If he can keep his walks down and take that next step, I think he’s the Tuesday guy and they use Gordon on the weekends. If not, I could easily see them sticking Gordon on Tuesdays.

[Fletch 5802]

2 hours ago, texasstrong12 said:

This is the most pitching depth I've seen in a long time at Texas and we've had some legit pitching staffs over the years. 

Texas has a 10-12 legit arms. 

 

In your opinion what’s the starting rotation? I’ve got Witt-Hanson-Stevens with Stuart on Tuesdays. Though he could be this years Witt out of the pen  

Im curios about Nixon and Duplantier and who gets the close spot. Assuming Nixon but Duplantier brings it. God damn this is our most loaded team since 2010. It’s time to dogpile

[texasstrong12 4668]

Eckhardt has some filthy stuff if he can learn how to control it. 

Texas has a few of those types with Eckhardt, Johnson JR and Southard. Based on the staff's development ability, I would be surprised if one of these guys doesn't end up being very good. They haven't played much but they have the stuff to be very good. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

1 minute ago, Fletch said:

In your opinion what’s the starting rotation? I’ve got Witt-Hanson-Stevens with Stuart on Tuesdays. Though he could be this years Witt out of the pen  

Im curios about Nixon and Duplantier and who gets the close spot. Assuming Nixon but Duplantier brings it. God damn this is our most loaded team since 2010. It’s time to dogpile

That should be the starting rotation in some order but I know Pierce really likes Gordon. Maybe even more than a couple of our weekend arms. 

I think Gordon is the real wildcard on this team because Pierce sees something in him (he was a highly ranked recruit). 

If I had to guess they rotate the midweek arm between Gordon, Stuart and some other guys. 

[Fletch 5802]

56 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

That should be the starting rotation in some order but I know Pierce really likes Gordon. Maybe even more than a couple of our weekend arms. 

I think Gordon is the real wildcard on this team because Pierce sees something in him (he was a highly ranked recruit). 

If I had to guess they rotate the midweek arm between Gordon, Stuart and some other guys. 

Can’t wait to see these guys develop and find their roles. Pierce has been nails with the pitching staff during his time here 

[zlavydra 2125]

Looking at the schedule, there are 17 midweek games. Plenty of opportunities for guys to get a look on Wednesdays.

[Horny Bull 2766]

14 minutes ago, zlavydra said:

Looking at the schedule, there are 17 midweek games. Plenty of opportunities for guys to get a look on Wednesdays.

I did notice that we have four weeks with multiple midweek games, which seems high. 

[Levi 2606]

Can remember their names in the bullpen but the Kansas City Royals 2015 WS run could be a mirror image of how we use Nixon and Duplantier. Get to the 8th & 9th inning with the lead and it’s basically over. 

[UTPhil2006 3828]

9 hours ago, DoneWithit said:

Can remember their names in the bullpen but the Kansas City Royals 2015 WS run could be a mirror image of how we use Nixon and Duplantier. Get to the 8th & 9th inning with the lead and it’s basically over. 

04-05 Astros.  Dotel, Lidge, Wagner.

[NorthLoop 14302]

I've been saying this for 3 years but I've always been high on Southard. It seemed like he was in Pierce's doghouse this last season but I'm hoping to see a lot more innings from him this year. 

[Guest Lobo]

10 hours ago, DoneWithit said:

Can remember their names in the bullpen but the Kansas City Royals 2015 WS run could be a mirror image of how we use Nixon and Duplantier. Get to the 8th & 9th inning with the lead and it’s basically over. 

1990 Reds "Nasty Boys" Charlton-Dibble-Myers.  

[Horny Bull 2766]

If we wanted to make this an every other year thing, we could switch off between this and the Shriner’s Classic:

 

[Fletch 5802]

Don’t get me wrong, I love Texas football like the rest of us, but I take so much more pride and actually care about our baseball program more. Always have. I remember being 11 years years old on my driveway with my parents car windows rolled down listening to Craig while pitching into a pitching net and getting some swings off the tee. 
 

I was honestly more upset at our 2004, 2009 and 2010 teams not winning it all than I was with with whole bama rose bowl. Those 3 teams were loaded. I was more pissed about losing to state in the semis than I was with ou meltdown this year. 
 

The football stuff is embarrassing, but Texas baseball (and hopefully basketball with beard) will make it up for me. Nothing would make me happier than to go into the sec in baseball and win the conference in our first year. Baseball (and women’s sports but whatever) where we can say “We’re Texas”. And I’m damn proud of it 

[MIkeHoncho 1983]

Gotta agree with Fletch - historically a baseball powerhouse.  Despite win total, the championship total for football is shit.  We talk a bit game and hope to get lucky.  Texas Baseball is where it's at. 

 

[Guadaloopy 11039]

Baseball team is what first drew my interest and made me a Longhorn.  It will always be so. 

[Js1 85759]

3 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

Baseball team is what first drew my interest and made me a Longhorn.  It will always be so. 

This.  Even as a student, a once a week Saturday commitment to walking to DKR was not a big deal.

Showing up at DFF on a random Tuesday night and then 3 times each weekend - that was a commitment you do as a fan.  Texas Baseball >>>

[petscii 1190]

1 hour ago, Guadaloopy said:

Baseball team is what first drew my interest and made me a Longhorn.  It will always be so. 

If it wasn't for Brooks Kieschnick, I dunno that I'd have given Texas Baseball a second thought. I would listen to regional games before he arrived on campus, but my first in person games were when he was a freshman.  I have zero interest in any other sports that Texas plays. 

Edited November 22, 2021 by petscii

[Pablo 495]

Like some of you guys, Texas Baseball has always been my connection to UT Sports.

Growing up playing little league in Austin, we would regularly go down to the Disch to watch the Longhorns play and I was 10 years old when the 83 team won it all. 

Texas baseball forever for me.

 

 

 

[NeverMarryAStripper 22030]

Started for me as a student with Friday afternoon games in a brand new Disch sitting in front of the Wild Bunch.

[TrashMaster G 17733]

On 11/18/2021 at 4:45 PM, Horny Bull said:

If we wanted to make this an every other year thing, we could switch off between this and the Shriner’s Classic:

 

Man, that lineup is crap compared to last year.  But anything would be.

Edited November 23, 2021 by TrashMaster G

[Bodacious Bevo 3612]

Anyone have access to the full article?

[Scheiss Meister 8419]

That's great and all, but I want Texas to be the postseason #1.  Sounds like they might have a good start.

[texasstrong12 4668]

I might actually like an Arkansas fan. 

 

[tx 3 putt 77933]

https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/local-sports/ut-baseball-to-visit-the-rgv-for-the-first-time-in-over-50-years/amp/

[Scraps 13598]

FYI - 

 

College Classic at MMP in March went on sale today:

https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/college-classic?partnerId=zh-20211208-513583-HOU-1-A&qid&utm_id=zh-20211208-513583-HOU-1-A&bt_ee=qh0YoAYgrlVoFCXomnMwqeDSt1LAVCn85Ah0LVKv2js22%2Fc0Z9zVmbqS2aDNRntU&bt_ts=1638979379619

[NeverMarryAStripper 22030]

Anyone ever done the Club seats for this? Is it worth it?

[Scraps 13598]

27 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Anyone ever done the Club seats for this? Is it worth it?

 

On 11/5/2021 at 2:12 PM, Scraps said:

protip from 2 years ago if you go to the games at MMP don't even waste your money on what are the Astros Diamond Club seats.  

Yes they are behind the plate and pretty awesome for MLB, but the all you can eat food consisted of hot dogs/pizza/popcorn bullshit and not the same stuff that they roll out for Astros games.  The bar down there also only had 1 bartender working a 7pm Texas/Arkansas game and it took forever to grab a drink if you went inside to do it. 

I sat in them for 2 days and would not buy again.

Now if you got some available for Astros games holla at ya boy