Freshman Pitchers

[NighthawkVol]

Surprised we haven’t seen Teghan Kuhns yet. Is he still ill? There was talk he’d be a weekend starter back in the fall.

Have any of the freshmen pitched? Krenzel? Strickland? Abraham? I don’t recall any on the bump so far.

 

[taylorvol]

Surprised we haven’t seen Teghan Kuhns yet. Is he still ill? There was talk he’d be a weekend starter back in the fall.

Have any of the freshmen pitched? Krenzel? Strickland? Abraham? I don’t recall any on the bump so far.

Krenzel and Abraham have pitched. I don’t believe Strickland has yet. Kuhns will pitch on Tuesday.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Krenzel and Abraham have pitched. I don’t believe Strickland has yet. Kuhns will pitch on Tuesday.

Thanks. I haven’t heard anything about Aiden Hayse, so I’m guessing he doesn’t project to factor in much this year.

 

[taylorvol]

Thanks. I haven’t heard anything about Aiden Hayse, so I’m guessing he doesn’t project to factor in much this year.

Same. Not sure what their plans are for Hayse or how healthy he is or isn’t. I know the 7 inning games haven’t helped with getting more folks on the mound.

 

[cncchris33]

Same. Not sure what their plans are for Hayse or how healthy he is or isn’t. I know the 7 inning games haven’t helped with getting more folks on the mound.

I thought both coaches had to agree to the 7-inning run rule prior to each game? Wonder why Tony does that in these games when he could get the younger guys some reps and ABs? I wouldn't necessarily be running my starters out there for 9 innings, but if you're up 10+ after 7, you ought to be able to play the guys who won't otherwise see the field that often.

 

[OrangeCola]

I thought both coaches had to agree to the 7-inning run rule prior to each game? Wonder why Tony does that in these games when he could get the younger guys some reps and ABs? I wouldn't necessarily be running my starters out there for 9 innings, but if you're up 10+ after 7, you ought to be able to play the guys who won't otherwise see the field that often.

until yesterday the weather has be less than desirable. no one wanted to be out there.

also I'm not sure who initiates the run rule conversation, Does Tony ask or does the opposing coach ask? And would it be an unwritten rule to deny a run rule request?

 

[rockytop25]

I thought both coaches had to agree to the 7-inning run rule prior to each game? Wonder why Tony does that in these games when he could get the younger guys some reps and ABs? I wouldn't necessarily be running my starters out there for 9 innings, but if you're up 10+ after 7, you ought to be able to play the guys who won't otherwise see the field that often.

It's been said by many people that Tony hates the run rule, but I also think if an opposing coach wants the run rule, he will never object to it.

 

[cncchris33]

It's been said by many people that Tony hates the run rule, but I also think if an opposing coach wants the run rule, he will never object to it.

That was my understanding as well re: Tony's feelings on the run rule (not liking it). I guess objecting to it can make it tough to schedule games with opponents in the future if you openly object to their request, although I'd imagine they are being financially compensated for their beatings. And the exposure of playing a team like Tennessee is invaluable, as well.

 

[preacherman20]

You can't agree to move up a game to stay away from bad weather and then not agree to 7 inning run rule.
Plus you also don't want to be the guy who is seen as not agreeing to run rule just so you can run the score up or pad stats. That was probably better when you weren't the defending national champion.

 

[cardvolfan]

I thought both coaches had to agree to the 7-inning run rule prior to each game? Wonder why Tony does that in these games when he could get the younger guys some reps and ABs? I wouldn't necessarily be running my starters out there for 9 innings, but if you're up 10+ after 7, you ought to be able to play the guys who won't otherwise see the field that often.

Tony has been vocal in his desire to play 9 innings because he wants as many players to get experience as possible. It’s a two-pronged deal as he truly wants the kids to get to play, and he also wants the innings to help the staff to begin to piece together the puzzle required to determine best lineups in various situations. That being said, it’s not his call, at least not completely.

 

[@1RBFjr]

The visitor probably doesn’t want to run through their pitching staff on the receiving end of a nine inning blowout and then go into their mid week and next weekend series limping. On the other hand, if it is close, of course they want to play a full game to knock off the big program, so agreeing to the run rule can be to their benefit in two different ways.