Great pick up. .489 OBP is a great addition.  

17 minutes ago, Glass Joe said:

Add Laya (14 HRs), retain Borba (18 HRs), and get a full season of ABs from ARod, and I’m guessing we have 5-6 players with double digit HRs in the lineup next season.

I also expect the Frosh on this list (Pack, Laya, Garcia) to see their HR numbers go up in year 2 of their careers.

Angel Laya is a target. He hasn't committed.

Just now, Jeff Howe said:

Angel Laya is a target. He hasn't committed.

Is he on a visit? 😁

Is he just a teenage Dirtbag?

 

Goldenetz looks like a Jake Mangum starter kit. Will take that in a second if that's the case.

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1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

I sit here and wonder if Texas will have the top end power/HR ability that we saw in the heart of the order in 2026. 

I still suspect they aren’t done, but we will see. 

dumb question, but i stopped watching the CWS after Texas was knocked out.  what kind of game were OU and UNC playing (guerrilla ball, big arms, contact and speed, etc)?  I was shocked OU got there, but man they got hot.  

do you see a ping ater a starter 2-3 bullpen arms a this point?

1 hour ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

I’ll take some hit for average put the ball in play guys any day.

 

 

 

Same

1 hour ago, Glass Joe said:

Add Laya (14 HRs), retain Borba (18 HRs), and get a full season of ABs from ARod, and I’m guessing we have 5-6 players with double digit HRs in the lineup next season.

I also expect the Frosh on this list (Pack, Laya, Garcia) to see their HR numbers go up in year 2 of their careers.

If Rodriguez is healthy and the guy Schloss believes he is, his power and overall production could increase considerably.

Laya, I’m sure would be fine, but he was terrible in the Super.  For those that criticize our guys for weak CWS performance.

i have no idea about the incoming freshman, but a program like Texas should receive immediate contribution from at least one incoming freshman.  Mendoza should improve back to his better self too.  Pack could increase power numbers even if the average doesn’t quite hold.

1 hour ago, bstill77 said:

dumb question, but i stopped watching the CWS after Texas was knocked out.  what kind of game were OU and UNC playing (guerrilla ball, big arms, contact and speed, etc)?  I was shocked OU got there, but man they got hot.  

Oklahoma hit more home runs in their final 16 games than their first 45 games. It’s the whole reason for their run. It matters. 

3 hours ago, Bevohorns said:

The lack of power by our additions is a bit underwhelming. I dont want a repeat of this years lineup 

I just need someone who can make contact against UGA pitching. 

58 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Oklahoma hit more home runs in their final 16 games than their first 45 games. It’s the whole reason for their run. It matters. 

In their wins over UNC they gave up 3 runs and 2 runs.  In game 1, it was tied 3-3 then all 6 OU runs after that were via non-home runs.  In game 3, only 1 of OUs first 10 runs was via home run.

In their first 3 CWS games, they gave up 0, 3, and 4.  Versus Bama, only two of the 9 runs were from homers.

In their Super they gave up 1 and 2 runs.  They were up 7-1 in one of those games before their first homer.  In the other game, KU didn’t score until the 8th.

In their final game in the regional they scored 3 runs via home run.  But down 7-3 heading into the 7th all 4 runs scored to send it to extras were scored via something other than a homer.

In their 7 wins in the Super Regional and CWS, they gave up no more than 4 runs, and that 4th run in that game was up 8 in the 9th.  Team ERA just above 2.00 in those 7 wins.  They won it all because they were playing the best all around game.

 

 

2 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Oklahoma hit more home runs in their final 16 games than their first 45 games. It’s the whole reason for their run. It matters. 

The Oklahoma run reminded me a lot of Rangers run. Barely made it in and got hot. 

10 hours ago, AXA_XVII said:

Dude screams 9 hole and I don’t mean that in a bad way. 

 

10 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

I tend to agree. A good ole fashioned contact speedster from the bottom of the order who can play all 3 spots in the outfield. 

If he is able to maintain a .489 OBP, he should be leading off.

 

I wonder if this is a Larson replacement, precursor to his departure 

11 hours ago, Assistant Regional Manager said:

This guy basically replaced Monsour.

I wonder if he might have a bigger ceiling/upside?

12 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Portal additions so far:

3B Linkin Garcia — 4 HR … .877 OPS

C Ian Armstrong — 16 HR … 1.069 OPS

OF Sawyer Solitaria — 16 HR … .954 OPS

OF Trevor Goldenetz — 0 HR … .895 OPS

 

I suspect there’s room for one more OF. 

Texas will for sure take another OF.

Are we going after any pitchers? We lost 2 and our depth was shaky last season 

What’s the date that the guys that have to make a decision for the MLB draft?

1 minute ago, Triplettjoseph said:

Are we going after any pitchers? We lost 2 and our depth was shaky last season 

They'll take up to three.

Just now, Kyle Vochoska said:

What’s the date that the guys that have to make a decision for the MLB draft?

There's no declare date.

19 minutes ago, Kyle Vochoska said:

What’s the date that the guys that have to make a decision for the MLB draft?

Like Blake said, they do not have to declare.  Many make the decision to go pro or not after the draft.  The really good ones who are predicted to high, may indicate in advance they are going but still have to wait and see how high they go in the draft.  College players and high schoolers who want to go but are not sure where they will be drafted just sit back and wait for the draft and then make a decision based on how high they are drafted and how much money they will get.  Some high schoolers who will probably be drafted sometimes tell pro scouts that they intend to go to college even if drafted and that can effect where they are drafted, probably slipping a bit in the draft.  With some NIL money available for college ball there is more of an enticement to play in college for some of the people.  Of course, there are some really good players who still choose to go to college even if they are drafted relatively high because they and their families want the college experience, an education, and development.  

3 hours ago, BornOrange said:

 

If he is able to maintain a .489 OBP, he should be leading off.

 

This take strikes me as a 4th outfielder option. 

3 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

This take strikes me as a 4th outfielder option. 

Agreed.  Replacing Pendergast / Duplantier with a much better OBP and not losing any speed / defensive capabilities.  Plus, 3+ seasons potentially on the roster (good for culture).