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Little different format this week, how many Home Runs will Tennessee Hit in the games, more or less than 7.5
8-4 Record
Fewer programs were ravaged by COVID-related schedule interruptions last year than JMU, which managed to play just 28 games and never was able to settle into a rhythm. But most of the key pieces from that squad are back, making this an experienced club with a nice balance of power arms and talented hitters. Of course, no player in the CAA — and maybe no player in college baseball — has more talent than junior center fielder/lefthander Chase DeLauter, a consensus top-10-overall prospect for the 2022 draft and a legitimate candidate to go No. 1. DeLauter has always performed at JMU, and he put his five-tool ability to use with a big summer in the Cape Cod League against premium competition last year. His lefthanded power and ability to hit for average might stand out the most, but DeLauter can also put his big-time arm strength to use in the JMU bullpen, with a 92-93 fastball from a tough low slot. Lefthanded-hitting catcher Travis Reifsnyder (.314/.448/.514), hit machine RF Carson Bell (.346/.386/.513) and toolsy LF Trevon Dabney (.274/.370/.339) lead the veteran supporting cast around DeLauter.
The Dukes also have a number of arms with fastballs in the 90s to headline the pitching staff. RHP Justin Showalter is a dependable ace with good sink on a fastball that touches 93 and a swing-and-miss slider. Lefty Donovan Burke (4-1, 3.00) has the ability to miss bats with a four-pitch mix including a fastball up to 92, and if he can cut down his walk rate a bit he could really shine. Righties CJ Czerwinski and Joe Vogatsky posted ERAs in the 9s last year, but they are intriguing breakout candidates if they can harness fastballs that reach the mid-90s. Likewise expected closer Jacob Steinberg can reach 94 along with a good breaking ball, and key reliever Lilam Grubbs has a 90-93 heater along with three useful secondary pitches. Pitching is the key; if these talented arms can progress, James Madison will be very dangerous.
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 Over or Under
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, 2022 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. The panel may elect to limit the number of Pick'em contestants and/or remove any Contestant at anytime
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
Pick with your gut and not your heart!!! - OT
8-4 Record
The Dukes also have a number of arms with fastballs in the 90s to headline the pitching staff. RHP Justin Showalter is a dependable ace with good sink on a fastball that touches 93 and a swing-and-miss slider. Lefty Donovan Burke (4-1, 3.00) has the ability to miss bats with a four-pitch mix including a fastball up to 92, and if he can cut down his walk rate a bit he could really shine. Righties CJ Czerwinski and Joe Vogatsky posted ERAs in the 9s last year, but they are intriguing breakout candidates if they can harness fastballs that reach the mid-90s. Likewise expected closer Jacob Steinberg can reach 94 along with a good breaking ball, and key reliever Lilam Grubbs has a 90-93 heater along with three useful secondary pitches. Pitching is the key; if these talented arms can progress, James Madison will be very dangerous.
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How many Home Runs will Tennessee Hit against JMU, 7.5
How many Home Runs will Tennessee Hit against JMU, 7.5
Simply reply Over or Under
IF PICKED CORRECTLY, 3 POINTS WILL BE AWARDED
IF PICKED CORRECTLY, 3 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 Over or Under
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, 2022 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. The panel may elect to limit the number of Pick'em contestants and/or remove any Contestant at anytime
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
Pick with your gut and not your heart!!! - OT
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