Pick'em - Georgia State - 3/5-3/7

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PICK'EM FORMAT for this 3 Game Series - UT -3.5 per game​


Georgia State Panthers
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4-6 Overall Record
Beat #10 Georgia Tech 10-1 on 3/5
Beat Vanderbilt 4-2 on 2/26

Just a season after finishing with a 15-41 overall record, the Panthers were on the road to success last season with a 9-7 record through the first few weeks of the season. However, GSU, like everyone else in college baseball, was unable to finish the season and didn’t get to see how they stacked up against Sun Belt competition.

That changes this spring, as Stromdahl’s crew is rather intriguing and has a high ceiling after displaying 15 arms in the fall with velocities 90 mph or better.

Veteran righthander Ryan Watson headlines the weekend rotation. Watson is a polished strike thrower who was more of a pitchability righthander in the past. However, he has taken a step forward from a stuff standpoint, sitting more 90-92 and up to 93-94 mph during fall workouts, along with a plus slider. His draft stock has certainly increased.

Second-year freshman righthander Chad Treadway and senior lefty Tyler Koch will round out the weekend rotation, while sophomore lefty Dawson Sweatt could factor into the equation as well. Treadway is a big-time competitor who was 88-91 and up to 92 mph with his fastball in the fall, along with a quality breaking ball and good command, while Koch was up to 93 mph with his fastball in the fall and has a quality breaking ball and that can be commanded on both sides of the plate.

At the back end of the bullpen, righthander Joseph Brandon is back and was up to 95 mph with his fastball in the fall with a quality breaking ball, while freshman righthander Dylan Matela, who transferred to GSU after the Furman program was eliminated, is intriguing. He was dominant in the fall with a fastball 91-93 and the best breaking ball on the team.

The Panthers aren’t sure what to expect offensively this spring, but there are some nice pieces. For instance, first baseman Ryan Glass has big-time potential and is finally healthy for the first time in a couple of seasons, Kalen Puckett is a top of the order type of bat who is coming off a shortened season with a .370 average and outfielder Elian Merejo will have a spotlight on him this season. Merejo broke out last season with a .407 average, five home runs and 13 RBIs, along with five stolen bases, while second-year freshman Will Mize, a talented prospect, should have another strong season. Mize has an impressive collection of tools and hit .373 with a home run and 17 RBIs last season.


Georgia State Schedule, 2021 Baseball Schedule - Georgia State University
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UT -3.5 per game

Simply Reply Sweep, 2-1, 1-2 or Swept

NO DOUBLE UP

IF PICKED CORRECTLY, 5 POINTS WILL BE AWARDED​


Rules are simple and may change without notice:

1. Simply pick how the Vols will fair during the weekend series or weekday game(s)
2. Reply with Sweep, 2-1, 1-2 or Swept
3. At the end of the season (tournaments included) a winner will be selected by their correct predictions and awarded a special prize on behalf of OldTimer and not to exceed OT's allotted budget
4. All predictions must be submitted by the 1st pitch of the 1st Game, any edits after the start of the game will result in a disqualification for that Series or Game and points will be deducted
5. You do not have to play every week, total points won will win
6. Point system may be changed at my discretion at any time
7. More rules may be added at my discretion
8. No wagering, 2021 Pick'em is for the enjoyment of the Volnation forums.
9. Disputes will be handled by a 3 person panel: Me, Myself and I
10. And stay 6' apart.......

Again, if there is an EDIT after the game starts on your post, your prediction doesn't count and points will be deducted at OT's discretion

Point System for this week:
5 Points award if picked correctly
If you pick 2-1 and the Vols Sweep, you are awarded 1 point

Pick with your gut and not your heart!!! - OT
 
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