The Jax College Baseball Classic will take place in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Auburn Tigers (4-0) are excited about their season’s start.
Before conference play starts, head coach Butch Thompson stressed how crucial it is for his squad to go on a road trip.
One is for experience, according to Thompson.
Preseason travel or traveling on the road before to conference play is one of those. This is going to be our chance to hit the road.
Bauman agreed with Thompson that this trip to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds will be the team’s first real test.
“It’s really important to figure out all the logistics ahead of time and be able to prepare before conference play and go into a different place to help us get used to the rhythm of going on the road,” stated Bauman.
“That’s a big opportunity because it prepares you for big games in the conference.”
One term that describes this weekend’s tournament, according to Thompson, is “opportunity”.
“I believe there is a chance,” Thompson remarked. “This is an assessment. It’s a reference point. any word or words you want to employ.
“I believe there is a chance,” Thompson remarked.
“This is an assessment. It’s a reference point. any word or words you want to employ.
He clarifies that, particularly with two top-25 teams to come up against, these next three games will “answer a lot of questions” about his identity as a pitcher and hitter for the Tigers.
However, Thompson clarified that rankings are simply figures, thus he and his teammates are unconcerned.
“Is our team in the top 25? stated Thompson.
We may not be, yet our rankings range from 14 to 138. Therefore, it doesn’t matter what your current rank or RPI are.
It means absolutely nothing to me if you are the best team in America.Iowa at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 23, Wichita State at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and Virginia at 3 p.m. CST on Sunday are Auburn’s next opponents.
You can watch all of the games live on D1Baseball.com.
Iowa No. 18 (3-1)
After just four games, the Hawkeyes have already racked up a.294 average, 34 runs, 42 hits (including 12 doubles, 1 triple, and 4 home runs), and 29 RBIs.
Among the many strong offensive and defensive players on Iowa’s squad are infielder Sam Petersen and right-hand pitcher Brody Brecht.
With a.625 batting average, eight runs, ten hits (two doubles and one home run), and three RBIs, Petersen leads the team’s offensive effort.
With six steals in his last four games, Petersen is second in the country after Weiss because of his exceptional base-stealing ability.
Brecht, who will start for Iowa on the mound, is a skilled pitcher who can hammer fastballs between 96 and 101 mph.
He will face Chase Allsup, the right-hander for the Tigers.
“A device,” Thompson murmured. “To be honest, I think the only thing we have to simulate (Brecht’s arm) is a machine that plugs into the wall.”
In 4.1 innings pitched last Friday against Seton Hall, Brecht gave up just one hit and one run while recording 11 strikeouts and six walks.
Kansas State (2-1)
After three games, the Shockers had a.342 average, 36 runs, 39 hits, and 32 RBIs. With four runs, eight hits, seven RBIs, and a.538 average, rookie Camden Johnson is lights out at the plate.
Veteran RHP Joseph Gonzalez of Auburn will oppose rookie Tommy LaPour.
LaPour pitched 2.2 innings in his first collegiate game, giving up three hits and three runs while striking out two and walking two.
Virginia, No. 10 (4-0)
The opposition for LHP Carson Myers is yet to be announced, although RHPs Bryson Moore and Jay Woolfock could start on Sunday.
Last weekend, Moore, a rookie, relieved against three hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in three innings pitched.
He also earned his first victory. Junior Woolfock had six runs, two hits, five walks, and three strikeouts.
With a.374 average on offense, the Cavaliers have amassed 50 runs, 52 hits (16 doubles and 8 home runs), and 92 RBIs in just four games.
Bobby Whalen leads the team in hits at bat, averaging.600 with one run, three doubles, and six RBIs.
