Where is the Notre Dame smack?

[wtmvol]

Vols have hit 115 (2.88/gm) at home, opponents have hit 38 (0.95/gm) in LNS, Vols have hit 33 (1.43/gm) away from LNS. Those saying LNS is a big reason for the Vols are on to something given they hit double the amount per game at home than they do away.

It's definitely a factor, which is why it's a good thing we earned the right to play all of our pre-CWS games at LNS.
They proved in a Hoover that they are plenty capable of putting up runs without hitting it out of the park though, averaging about 9 runs per game while only hitting a combined 3 HR (I think). That's the important thing.

 

[chef3531]

You realize that's why I put the HRs/game number on there, right? Good grief. It's almost as if I thought about that.

Almost. Also shows the difference in our pitching vs the field.

 

[GenRRN]

I think it is funny that Volnation's thread on what ND is saying is literally more than 10x as long as their forum's game thread. Its not like ND is a tiny school and not a well known brand either.

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Notre Dame is not a power hitting team, they play small ball and rely on their pitching. They also have stolen 73 bases out of 87 attempts (84% success ratio) and opponents have only stolen 27 bases out of 41 attempts (66% success ratio. Teams are not pressing ND with stolen bases, but when they do they are not as successful. Tennessee's opponents have stolen 82 bases on 96 attempts with a 85% success ratio, teams have tested Russel with great success. I believe that Norte Dame will go all in on grind-you-up small ball baseball and will test Russell quite a bit. That is the only advantage I can see. Tennessee has pitching and hitting advantages with the homefield bonus of thousands of screaming rabid fans. Vols should take this series, but it will be a frustrating series.

 

[drylo]

The park factor thing is such a non-issue. Of course you can hit more HRs in certain parks, etc., but in any given game, both teams play in the same park (which, by the way, happens to be LNS this weekend).

This team is good in any park. Hoover is actually bigger than Omaha, and we run-ruled the eventual national champs there last year and swept there this year. Had a couple of off-games in Omaha last year against really good teams. Happens to somebody every year.

 

[VolMarine1371]

Vols have hit 115 (2.88/gm) at home, opponents have hit 38 (0.95/gm) in LNS, Vols have hit 33 (1.43/gm) away from LNS. Those saying LNS is a big reason for the Vols are on to something given they hit double the amount per game at home than they do away.

I don’t think so. For LNS to be so small, then why did the Vols lead the country in Doubles and Triples? I would think if it was that much of difference the Vols wouldn’t have had that many triples and doubles right.

 

[MAD]

I think it is funny that Volnation's thread on what ND is saying is literally more than 10x as long as their forum's game thread. Its not like ND is a tiny school and not a well known brand either.

I’m thinking the reason Norte Dame and their fans don’t care about baseball as much as they should is because of the weather. The only way to even the playing field would be to change the time of year the season starts. Until then, baseball in the north will never be on the same level.

 

[MAD]

Basketball Vols getting in on the trash talk

 

[BallerVolFan]

You realize that's why I put the HRs/game number on there, right? Good grief. It's almost as if I thought about that.

400 ft is 400 ft no matter where you play. A large % of our home runs in LNS have been way way gone. Doesn’t matter where you play, both teams play on the same field.

 

[BallerVolFan]

I don’t think so. For LNS to be so small, then why did the Vols lead the country in Doubles and Triples? I would think if it was that much of difference the Vols wouldn’t have had that many triples and doubles right.

This! Nobody can argue that. We’re just dang good. Doesn’t mean we can’t be beat obviously but a bunch of people outside looking in just hate us, simple as that. And they have to grasp for straws by throwing shade any way they can. Simply because they aren’t as good.

 

[whobethis16]

I don’t think so. For LNS to be so small, then why did the Vols lead the country in Doubles and Triples? I would think if it was that much of difference the Vols wouldn’t have had that many triples and doubles right.

Maybe. But Tennessee played 40 games at home. 20 (50%) had more HRs than 2Bs or 3Bs (not combined), 12 (30%) with more 2Bs or 3Bs, and 8 (20%) with an equal amount.

23 games away from LNS, and there were only 4 games (17.4%) with more HRs, 13 (56.5%) with more 2Bs or 3Bs, and 6 (26.1%) with an equal amount.

Home Totals: 115 HRs (2.88/gm), 100 2Bs (2.5/gm), 15 3Bs (0.38/gm).
Away Totals: 33 HRs (1.43/gm), 50 2Bs (2.17/gm), 8 3Bs (0.35/gm).

 

[whobethis16]

400 ft is 400 ft no matter where you play. A large % of our home runs in LNS have been way way gone. Doesn’t matter where you play, both teams play on the same field.

See the above post. And by the way, our CF is only 390. A 395 shot that hits the batters eye is dead on the warning track in most many other parks.

 

[nashvillepanther]

See the above post. And by the way, our CF is only 390. A 395 shot that hits the batters eye is dead on the warning track in most many other parks.

The wind dynamics also play a factor. It almost always blows out. Comfortability at home is also a factor (albeit impossible to quantify).

On the other side of this topic, Kentucky almost always has wind blowing in or sideways. Consequently, their homerun numbers never get close to the top in the conference.

 

[drylo]

See the above post. And by the way, our CF is only 390. A 395 shot that hits the batters eye is dead on the warning track in most many other parks.

How many HR did we hit off the batter’s eye at LNS this year? 3-4?

We hit more doubles and more triples at home too (on a per game basis, based the stats you pulled). That makes no sense in a smaller park, all else being equal. The common denominator is that our strength of schedule at home was a lot weaker than on the road (game-for-game). We played four neutral site games in pro stadiums— two against super regional teams and one with wood bats. Harder to hit homers in those games than against Iona in Knoxville, for sure.

Also, Beck got robbed of a HR at Vandy, so add that to the total

 

[whobethis16]

The wind dynamics also play a factor. It almost always blows out. Comfortability at home is also a factor (albeit impossible to quantify).

On the other side of this topic, Kentucky almost always has wind blowing in or sideways. Consequently, their homerun numbers never get close to the top in the conference.

That's fair, too. But wind is ever changing, so cant really quantify that.

Comfortability at home is expected to see more 2Bs, but especially more 3Bs because you (should) know how every part of your wall plays and can read that better, especially since a large number of 3Bs are fortune/luck.

But hardly anyone is saying that they don't expect to see better numbers at home. It's how big the difference is in this team's case that's interesting. Half of your home games you have more HRs than 2Bs or 3Bs where barely over 17% on the road? That's crazy.

 

[whobethis16]

How many HR did we hit off the batter’s eye at LNS this year? 3-4?

We hit more doubles and more triples at home too (on a per game basis, based the stats you pulled). That makes no sense in a smaller park, all else being equal. The common denominator is that our strength of schedule at home was a lot weaker than on the road (game-for-game). We played four neutral site games in pro stadiums— two against super regional teams and one with wood bats. Harder to hit homers in those games than against Iona in Knoxville, for sure.

Also, Beck got robbed of a HR at Vandy, so add that to the total

Not in the box score, doesn't count.

And see above regarding the 2Bs and 3Bs.

 

[nashvillepanther]

That's fair, too. But wind is ever changing, so cant really quantify that.

Comfortability at home is expected to see more 2Bs, but especially more 3Bs because you (should) know how every part of your wall plays and can read that better, especially since a large number of 3Bs are fortune/luck.

But hardly anyone is saying that they don't expect to see better numbers at home. It's how big the difference is in this team's case that's interesting. Half of your home games you have more HRs than 2Bs or 3Bs where barely over 17% on the road? That's crazy.

Hmm...this is fair. Re: the 2Bs and 3Bs, the turf plays faster at LNS than other turf fields around the country (note: I am not saying ALL other fields).

 

[youcancallmeAl]

ND coach talks like we hit all of our home runs at home.

We hit most of them at home. Of course, we play most of our games at home. Someone did a breakdown of the 30 game SEC season, where half were at home, half on the road, and a very strong majority of our homers were at home.

 

[nashvillepanther]

Maybe. But Tennessee played 40 games at home. 20 (50%) had more HRs than 2Bs or 3Bs (not combined), 12 (30%) with more 2Bs or 3Bs, and 8 (20%) with an equal amount.

23 games away from LNS, and there were only 4 games (17.4%) with more HRs, 13 (56.5%) with more 2Bs or 3Bs, and 6 (26.1%) with an equal amount.

Home Totals: 115 HRs (2.88/gm), 100 2Bs (2.5/gm), 15 3Bs (0.38/gm).
Away Totals: 33 HRs (1.43/gm), 50 2Bs (2.17/gm), 8 3Bs (0.35/gm).

The SOS is an interesting component. Here is the breakdown by the opponents (ALL AT HOME):

Series
Horrible
Iona - 13 HRs, 16 2Bs, 2 3Bs
James Madison - 7 HRs, 8 2Bs, 0 3Bs
Rhode Island - 6 HRs, 9 2Bs, 3 3Bs,
Talented
Georgia Southern (#16 national seed, season opener) - 6 HRs, 8 2Bs, 1 3B
Midweeks - ALL IN 1 GAME
Horrible
Belmont - 6 HRs, 3 2Bs
Western Carolina - 2 HRs, 3 2Bs, 1 3B
Butler - 3 HRs, 3 2Bs
Eastern Carolina - 3 HRs, 1 2B
UNC Asheville - 5 HRs, 3 2Bs, 1 3B
Alabama A&M - 5 HRs, 1 2B

 

[tbones0711]

I’m not talking about the players on either side. I’m talking about us, thinking we’re gonna wipe them out. I ain’t telling nobody how to do but I’m gonna go humble.

GBO!!!

I didn't particularly care for how our inside infielders defended against GT last time out. Not going to take the time to look it up but I think at least 3, if not all 4 of GT's 1st 4 runs were unearned. We actually looked bad,(imo), and still got a win. Other than some good pitching, ND doesn't have anything we haven't already seen thus far. We just have to limit our mistakes and we'll be good to go.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Vols have hit 115 (2.88/gm) at home, opponents have hit 38 (0.95/gm) in LNS, Vols have hit 33 (1.43/gm) away from LNS. Those saying LNS is a big reason for the Vols are on to something given they hit double the amount per game at home than they do away.

Correct. However, note the importance of the opponents hitting less than 1 homer per game at LNS. That's due mostly to our pitching, and a little to do with the fact that some teams just aren't built to hit homers the way we are. Their pitching will probably hold us under our average, and our pitching will probably hold them under what their average would be in a ballpark of our size. Their offense is not built to hit homers, but they will hit some mistake pitches over the left field wall in warm weather with wind blowing out to left field. So will we. From what I read, they are a right handed hitting team that sprays the ball around. That could also mean our very short RF power alley is reachable to them, but we still have the advantage there with our lefty power hitters.

I think we have the advantage offensively because it's in our ballpark and we are built for our park. On paper, we have the advantage in pitching, as well. But.......................the game is not played on paper. ND is a quality opponent ranked in the top 15 at least everywhere. They're here because they deserve to be here. They will have a good game plan and will play hard. It won't be easy.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I don’t think so. For LNS to be so small, then why did the Vols lead the country in Doubles and Triples? I would think if it was that much of difference the Vols wouldn’t have had that many triples and doubles right.

That's a good point. one reason is our hitters hit the ball hard as hell. They hit a lot of screaming liners. In a small park, some of those will go out as homers. And, we have very good team speed, and that helps with the doubles and triples, expecially when we play in big parks and split the outfielders with bullets into the gaps.

 

[Iam4utalways]

2022 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Notre Dame OF Ryan Cole says Tennessee should be 'a little scared'

I hate to break it to y’all, but that’s not trash talk. Being scared to play a dangerous team is how he rolls. Why wouldn’t he expect the Vols to be scared to play a dangerous team too?

Our guys thrive being challenged by dangerous teams.

We better take it easy on them and end this in 2 so they can go ahead and start their off season and don’t have scared any longer than needed.

 

[Jax_Vol]

My Notre Dame friend said they are sending their girl mascot since we play on a softball size field..

 

[vol66]

I didn't particularly care for how our inside infielders defended against GT last time out. Not going to take the time to look it up but I think at least 3, if not all 4 of GT's 1st 4 runs were unearned. We actually looked bad,(imo), and still got a win. Other than some good pitching, ND doesn't have anything we haven't already seen thus far. We just have to limit our mistakes and we'll be good to go.

I agree with the last bit we’re seen it all. Lawson and Ortega didn’t have great games for sure. This time of year ya just never know.

GBO!!!