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[TrippieRedd]

Taking a stab at batting order (for fun) should this be the lineup.

1. Kilen
2. Fischer
3. Curley
4. Rat
5. Ensley
6. Chapman/Backus
7. DH (Bargo?)
8. Ant (I expect his hitting to improve dramatically next year - his spot is a caveat)
9. Peebs

I wasn’t putting the batting order, just my opinion of where the guys will play


But I like this

 

[NighthawkVol]

Taking a stab at batting order (for fun) should this be the lineup. Of course if any of the stud freshman arrive and push, this all goes out the window.

1. Kilen
2. Fischer
3. Curley
4. Rat
5. Ensley
6. Chapman/Backus
7. DH (Bargo?)
8. Ant (I expect his hitting to improve dramatically next year - his spot is a caveat)
9. Peebs

Just for fun, I'll take a stab:

1. Antigua-SS
2. Kilen-2B
3. Fischer-LF
4. Rataczak-1B
5. Curley-3B
6. Ensley-CF
7. Chapman-RF
8. Bargo-DH
9. Peebles-C

I can also see the DH being another platoon situation if one of the incoming freshmen or RS freshmen can provide some pop. Especially a righty.

 

[spyfish007]

There are two guys with the last name Fisher/Fischer we are recruiting with slightly different spellings. I frequently get the spellings mixed up but Cade Fisher is still uncommitted and is a pitcher but Andrew Fischer has commented to us, yes.

My last name is Fischer. The correct spelling for the record. People have been messing up the spelling for years, so I expect people to be confused now in this situation.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Since we’re having fun.

Week: Different guys, hoping a freshman takes it
Friday: Snead
Saturday: Doyle
Sunday: Loy


With the BIG arms we’re bringing in, this could and will be completely wrong.

Franklin could start, any of the freshman could start, who knows.

 

[cardvolfan]

C: Peebs
1B: Rataczak
2B: Kilen
3B: Curley
SS: Ant
LF: Chapman or Backus
CF: Ensley
RF: Fischer


Fischer could also play LF and Chapman/Backus could play RF

I doubt Tony has Ensley hitting 8th. I think the rest of the lineup, whoever it is, will be determined in fall and winter.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I doubt Tony has Ensley hitting 8th. I think the rest of the lineup, whoever it is, will be determined in fall and winter.

Again, I’m not putting the batting order.

That’s just how I put it down.

 

[Vol_sanity]

Just for fun, I'll take a stab:

1. Antigua-SS
2. Kilen-2B
3. Fischer-LF
4. Rataczak-1B
5. Curley-3B
6. Ensley-CF
7. Chapman-RF
8. Bargo-DH
9. Peebles-C

I can also see the DH being another platoon situation if one of the incoming freshmen or RS freshmen can provide some pop. Especially a righty.

Wonder how many in that lineup can challenge for 20 dingers? I see 3 / 4

 

[Halph66]

I thought Fisher committed, I already had him gone.

It's not over until Tony V says it's over.

 

[Vol_sanity]

It's not over until Tony V says it's over.

I should have known better, but my son and I watched the last game of the series against the gators and celebrated hammering Fisher in that big inning...I'll have to repent if he chooses the good guys

 

[Weezer]

My last name is Fischer. The correct spelling for the record. People have been messing up the spelling for years, so I expect people to be confused now in this situation.

Then why aren't you spyfisch007???

 

[Ttucke11]

Tony has shown a liking to mixing Lefty/righty in lineups as much as possible. My stab would be:

1. Ensley CF
2. Killen 2B
3. Curley 3B
4. Fischer DH
5. Backus RF
6. Rat 1B
7. Peebles C
8. Chapman LF
9. Antigua SS

Bargo could steal Backus or Chapman's spots but I love having him as a super Utility guy.

 

[Aladywhovolunteer]

The MLB draft starting Sunday July 14 and continuing through Tuesday July 16, will have a major impact on the SEC top programs.

According to Perfect Game six of the top 10, 2025 recruiting classes belong to SEC schools.

(1) Tennessee has 24 recruits with 9 of them in the top 100.
(2) LSU has 16 recruits with 10 of them in the top 100.
(3) Texas has 18 recruits with 5 of them in the top 100.

(6) Auburn, (7) Mississippi and (10) Florida are also in the top 10.

Between Tennessee, LSU and Texas almost one quarter of the top 100 recruits are committed (pending the MLB draft).

I have never paid much attention to the MLB draft but now the draft has major implications for the top of the SEC standings. Now, I can hardly wait for the draft and how it will affect Tennessee baseball. No time for vacation...thanks Coach Vitello.

 

[Halph66]

I should have known better, but my son and I watched the last game of the series against the gators and celebrated hammering Fisher in that big inning...I'll have to repent if he chooses the good guys

We accepted Billy Barrels, Pebbles, Snead, and others with open arms.
He will need to repent for playing for the dark side.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Not gonna lie, this got me for a second. Heart started beating quick

I was like, “hell yeah!!” Not even knowing who it is.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

I wasn’t putting the batting order, just my opinion of where the guys will play


But I like this

I knew that TR. I got ya.

I like the other poster‘s idea of AA leading off too. If he can hit .275 or better. CMo spoiled us though for sure.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I knew that TR. I got ya.

I like the other poster‘s idea of AA leading off too. If he can hit .275 or better. CMo spoiled us though for sure.

I actually agree with you that Kilen should be lead off.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

New update from VQ on Cade Fisher saying Tennessee is basically out of the running and it will be Wake or Auburn as his landing spot.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

New update from VQ on Cade Fisher saying Tennessee is basically out of the running and it will be Wake or Auburn as his landing spot.

 

[cardvolfan]

I actually agree with you that Kilen should be lead off.

Kilen drew 7 walks and not the best OBP either. What is your rationale, out of curiosity?

 

[cardvolfan]

New update from VQ on Cade Fisher saying Tennessee is basically out of the running and it will be Wake or Auburn as his landing spot.

We will be ok. Frank will figure out the pieces. If Phillips can exhibit better control, he will be dominant. There are other pieces available, too.

 

[MAD]

Texas Tech

 

[Unimane]

The MLB draft starting Sunday July 14 and continuing through Tuesday July 16, will have a major impact on the SEC top programs.

According to Perfect Game six of the top 10, 2025 recruiting classes belong to SEC schools.

(1) Tennessee with 9 of top 100
(2) LSU with 10 of the top 100
(3) Texas with 5 of the top 100

Auburn (6), Mississippi (7) and Florida (10) are also in the top 10.

Between Tennessee, LSU and Texas almost one quarter of the top 100 recruits are committed (pending the MLB draft).

I have never paid much attention to the MLB draft but now the draft has major implications for the top of the SEC standings. Now, I could not be more excited about the draft and how it will affect Tennessee baseball. No time for vacation...thanks Coach Vitello.

I did a very non-scientific perusal of these prospects and the upcoming draft. It seemed as if LSU had a lot of those top 100 recruits being taken in rounds one and two of mock drafts, Texas with a few, too. Ours were more limited. I could be wrong, though. However, I do suspect we might get the most number of high prospects actually in school.

 

[spyfish007]

Then why aren't you spyfisch007???

Just for confusion! We live in the land of confusion!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

 

[TheMookieMonster]