Tennessee Softball 2023

[Volfan2012]

Surprised we picked up an infielder going to be some players that won't play much a lot of competition for second base and shortstop. She is a .370 hitter with good power, but I thought both Pannell and Faw were though unproven fit about the same as far as hitting and maybe a lot better defensively.

 

[kregman]

Surprised we picked up an infielder going to be some players that won't play much a lot of competition for second base and shortstop. She is a .370 hitter with good power, but I thought both Pannell and Faw were though unproven fit about the same as far as hitting and maybe a lot better defensively.

Well if this year proved anything you can never have enough good hitters.

 

[anecwnrjcns12]

Well if this year proved anything you can never have enough good hitters.

Especially when we get further into post season. Pinch hitters, people who step up in the lineup, hitters who hit certain types of pitchers well, etc

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Surprised we picked up an infielder going to be some players that won't play much a lot of competition for second base and shortstop. She is a .370 hitter with good power, but I thought both Pannell and Faw were though unproven fit about the same as far as hitting and maybe a lot better defensively.

One of them can always move to OF or DP

 

[tnsportsfan53]

Karen Weekly says they have had a lot of interest from players in the portal.

 

[Volfan2012]

Karen Weekly says they have had a lot of interest from players in the portal.

I hope it is pitchers maybe a catcher. We look in very good shape otherwise both infield and outfield.

 

[Majors]

I hope it is pitchers maybe a catcher. We look in very good shape otherwise both infield and outfield.

I’d anticipate them getting 2 (maybe 3) pitchers and 1 catcher. Anything else like Mealer is depth…solid pickup don’t see her as a starter. Midweek MI, DP for sure.

 

[DeerPark12]

I’d anticipate them getting 2 (maybe 3) pitchers and 1 catcher. Anything else like Mealer is depth…solid pickup don’t see her as a starter. Midweek MI, DP for sure.

They’re not taking somebody out of the portal for depth. Not room on the roster for it, don’t have money for it. If they take somebody from the portal, they’re planning on them being a big part of what this team does.

 

[Majors]

They’re not taking somebody out of the portal for depth. Not room on the roster for it, don’t have money for it. If they take somebody from the portal, they’re planning on them being a big part of what this team does.

Depth isn’t a bad thing and I’d anticipate any player Tennessee takes is to be a big part of the team. Karen commented on needing a catcher in case G got hurt…I took the comment as depth.

 

[anecwnrjcns12]

Depth isn’t a bad thing and I’d anticipate any player Tennessee takes is to be a big part of the team. Karen commented on needing a catcher in case G got hurt…I took the comment as depth.

I think most people don’t prefer G at C, but then again that’s a hard position to transition. I’d say bring in a C for depth, but most importantly competition. Obviously the statistical categories are important, but being able to manage a whole staff is something you can’t really train….you gotta have the personality for it

 

[Majors]

I think most people don’t prefer G at C, but then again that’s a hard position to transition. I’d say bring in a C for depth, but most importantly competition. Obviously the statistical categories are important, but being able to manage a whole staff is something you can’t really train….you gotta have the personality for it

Nothing wrong with position competition

 

[orange beard]

Mealer coming with 2 years left means to me she is in the mix somewhere. maybe who we used last year will have to beat her out as it should be. I love G and think she over achieved on defense but offense was a flop. Hoo was out of position at short with a weak arm but nobody beat her out so she like G cant hit except rarely. With Ele possibly coming in maybe next year we should get a transfer for one year left to play!

 

[volman128]

I think most people don’t prefer G at C, but then again that’s a hard position to transition. I’d say bring in a C for depth, but most importantly competition. Obviously the statistical categories are important, but being able to manage a whole staff is something you can’t really train….you gotta have the personality for it

Her defense at catcher isn’t the issue, although I don’t think she is spectacular there.

 

[tnsportsfan53]

another prospect in Lady Vols camp this past week was Logan Currie, 2025, outfielder, Fury Premier Moyer/Perry, North Forsythe H. S., Cumming, Ga

 

[chuckiepoo]

Nothing wrong with position competition

Don’t we already have that internally?

 

[anecwnrjcns12]

Don’t we already have that internally?

Yes but I think what really drives competition at this level is your ability to hit and be consistent throughout the year against any type of pitching

 

[OrangePark]

Don’t we already have that internally?

Looking like Des and Katie are going to be odd ones out with the internally competition with the recent pickup

Time will tell if the underclass are going to be able to sit and wait until it’s there turn.

 

[orange beard]

Looking like Des and Katie are going to be odd ones out with the internally competition with the recent pickup

Time will tell if the underclass are going to be able to set and wait until it’s there turn.

Until they fix this portal krap if you cant wait just forget your committment !

 

[RebKell]

Nothing wrong with position competition

Don’t we already have that internally?

Is this a play on words. LOL My brain is scrambled. Position competition internally sounds like a prostate enlarged.

LSU has an ace on the mound,
UT 0, LSU 4 - B7th (statbroadcast.com)

 

[chuckiepoo]

Is this a play on words. LOL My brain is scrambled. Position competition internally sounds like a prostate enlarged.

LSU has an ace on the mound,
UT 0, LSU 4 - B7th (statbroadcast.com)

..breaking my heart.

 

[RebKell]

..breaking my heart.

Almost got to him.

 

[DeerPark12]

Until they fix this portal krap if you cant wait just forget your committment !

What do you want them to "fix" exactly?

 

[RebKell]

What do you want them to "fix" exactly?

I love it, recruiting just took on a whole new twist portals throws a monkey wrench into the mix. WCWS was our saving grace and it will pay dividends down the road.

 

[Vol67]

UT needs 2 top level pitchers and Mealer will have to substantially improve her fielding or will be a liability.

 

[Harpethriverkid63]

UT needs 2 top level pitchers and Mealer will have to substantially improve her fielding or will be a liability.

Thanks, Ralph