College Baseball - Transfer Portal Tracker

[TheMookieMonster]

So where's all that big news Kendall Rogers was teasing?

Not sure. Guess it’s either an extremely late Friday news dump, or his info wasn’t good. Usually his info is on point, so don’t think it’s that.

 

[OldTimer]

So where's all that big news Kendall Rogers was teasing?

I think it’s just news on players entering g the portal…nothing more

 

[Vollifer1949]

Imagine the reaction in Fayetteville, Gainesville, Starkville, and College Station.

And Nashville

 

[youcancallmeAl]

And Nashville

Do they even matter anymore?

 

[Volprofch05]

Do they even matter anymore?

Only in their own minds

 

[Jax_Vol]

Did some research and watched the tapes.

Jack is a good ballplayer. Way back in time (2019), he started 60% of games for Notre Dame as a true freshman. Added much muscle since them

Jack Alexander - Baseball - Austin Peay State University Athletics (letsgopeay.com)

 

[Jax_Vol]

Some recent mock drafts, coming up in ~ 2 weeks (July 17-19)

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/

23: Beck
27: Tidwell
32: Gilbert
112: Joyce
136: Lipscomb
222: Ortega
250: Mabrey

Previously posted by @GregAmsler:

2022 MLB Draft - Top 500 Prospects — Prospects Live

14: Tidwell
19: Beck
22: Gilbert
104: Joyce
190: Lipscomb
293: Ortega
474: Halvorsen (I believe announced to return to Vols)

typo'

 

[Jax_Vol]

Some recent mock drafts, coming up in ~ 2 weeks (July 17-19)

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/draft/

23: Beck
27: Tidwell
32: Gilbert
112: Joyce
136: Lipscomb
222: Ortega
250: Mabrey

Previously posted by @GregAmsler:

2022 MLB Draft - Top 500 Prospects — Prospects Live

14: Tidwell
19: Beck
22: Gilbert
104: Joyce
190: Lipscomb
293: Ortega
474: Halvorsen (I believe announced to return to Vols)

Be nice to get Camden Sewell back for another year after all this..

When Cam or Kirby come out of that bullpen door, I always feel good.

 

[MoreSteam]

Be nice to get Camden Sewell back for another year after all this..

When Cam or Kirby come out of that bullpen door, I always feel good.

McLaughlin, too. Stud.

 

[Weezer]

Are we expected to pursue anyone else from the portal?

 

[Volsbaseballfan1]

Are we expected to pursue anyone else from the portal?

Pretty good one might be announced tomorrow from the portal.

 

[BP4Prez]

Did some research and watched the tapes.

Jack is a good ballplayer. Way back in time (2019), he started 60% of games for Notre Dame as a true freshman. Added much muscle since them

Jack Alexander - Baseball - Austin Peay State University Athletics (letsgopeay.com)

Just 1 year left? Or two with Covid?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Pretty good one might be announced tomorrow from the portal.

Are you implying we pick up a transfer tomorrow? Or that someone will be announced as hitting the portal tomorrow that we are pursuing?

 

[Volsbaseballfan1]

Are you implying we pick up a transfer tomorrow? Or that someone will be announced as hitting the portal tomorrow that we are pursuing?

Pick one up

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Pick one up

I’ll guess Zane Denton. Only player I have heard we’ve been talking to that seems realistic.

 

[Jax_Vol]

Just 1 year left? Or two with Covid?

My impression was one. But, I don't understand the covid rule.

He played full year in 2019 for Notre Dame. Then, maybe only 13 games in 2020 due to start of covid. Then 2021 and 2022 with 'Let's Go Pee!'.

 

[BP4Prez]

My impression was one. But, I don't understand the covid rule.

He played full year in 2019 for Notre Dame. Then, maybe only 13 games in 2020 due to start of covid. Then 2021 and 2022 with 'Let's Go Pee!'.

I would think two then. But I don’t understand it either.

 

[Vols330]

I’ll guess Zane Denton. Only player I have heard we’ve been talking to that seems realistic.

Zane doesn't really move the needle for me. What about you?

 

[Weezer]

So with the pickup of the AP catcher, are we definitely out of it for Skenes?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Zane doesn't really move the needle for me. What about you?

He would be a solid pickup, but not a game changer. You’d sacrifice some of Trey’s offense for better defense. But, you could do far worse at 3B. Denton is a good ball player.

 

[Ryno14]

He would be a solid pickup, but not a game changer. You’d sacrifice some of Trey’s offense for better defense. But, you could do far worse at 3B. Denton is a good ball player.

I’d say Lawson would be set as the 3B, no? Or 2B and have Moore at 3B?

 

[cardvolfan]

So with the pickup of the AP catcher, are we definitely out of it for Skenes?

I would think so.

 

[cthvolsfan]

My impression was one. But, I don't understand the covid rule.

He played full year in 2019 for Notre Dame. Then, maybe only 13 games in 2020 due to start of covid. Then 2021 and 2022 with 'Let's Go Pee!'.

I would think that means he has one more "Covid" year remaining but could redshirt if he gets hurt and then use a covid year again. So, one maybe two years left. Strictly my interpretation.

 

[@1RBFjr]

Additional information about Jack Alexander:

I asked a player from Notre Dame who played for the Owls last summer his thoughts about our transfer catcher Alexander:
“Absolute beast”
“You guys got a stud”
“Really really great kid too”

 

[Jax_Vol]

I would think that means he has one more "Covid" year remaining but could redshirt if he gets hurt and then use a covid year again. So, one maybe two years left. Strictly my interpretation.

He helps fill the hole, with perhaps some Jarad Dickey, and an improved hitting Charlie Taylor. Plus, there is one additional catcher on the roster who may have redshirted this year.

The case of Paul Skenes is a challenge. He could perhaps be the weekend catcher. However, I do understand that he wants to pitch. Unfortunately, CTV certainly can't guarantee a weekend starting spot. We have three better, and perhaps four if Seth can improve control.

Skenes could pitch some relief, perhaps be a closer, start some weekday games, would be in mix if an injury occurs, or someone needs a weekend off. We do have considerable innings to be filled with Ben, Mark, Red, Cam, etc departing.

But, Paul does have good bat flip so perhaps he wants to play for the best team in the country.

One part about it....the MLB scouts will find him. Even if he is getting them out in mid-innings, they will see his stuff. As a Vol, he is sure to get considerable PR. Plus, Frank Anderson will improve his pitching skill set.