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Post by epbeav on Jul 27, 2023 14:48:54 GMT -8
Here is my take on how the roster looks for next year which of course includes a couple huge question marks.
First question is, does anyone come back out of the transfer portal and onto next years roster? I’m not even sure that is possible. But if it is possible and does happen, that makes a huge ripple effect on the roster decisions.
Second question is, does any remaining roster players sign as undrafted free agents?
With those questions in mind (but assuming no one comes back from the portal) here is a few thoughts from my prospective. Typically, ‘on average’ our roster from year to year includes position player staffing at these levels:
Catcher 3
Outfield 6
Infield 10 or 11
So for 2023 Fall camp we have the following probable position staffing:
Catcher 3 or 4 if Talt moves over
Outfield 9 with McDowell and Kasper, 7 otherwise (assumes Talt as OF)
Infield 12 with counting Krieg as a 1B, rather then pitcher
This looks like a normal year, with some tough decisions to be made, but not overwhelming.
Pitching is a whole another ballgame. Normal staffing and current prospects for 2024 pitching:
Normal Staffing 15 or16
Fall Camp Prospects 27
I am excited about these pitchers and hope for the best for each one of them.
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Post by badwack on Jul 27, 2023 18:18:11 GMT -8
The Oregonian says McDowell, Kasper, Hunter, Lattery are all back. Talk about a stuffed Staff and locker room. 4 transfer arms and one more headed our way.
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Post by cake on Jul 27, 2023 18:31:34 GMT -8
The Oregonian says McDowell, Kasper, Hunter, Lattery are all back. Talk about a stuffed Staff and locker room. 4 transfer arms and one more headed our way. Wow. |
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Post by chinmusic on Jul 27, 2023 20:00:43 GMT -8
Oregon State doesn't publish a fall roster but they do provide game roster sheets for the fall exhibition games. If you attend any practices, a roster is helpful (even without numbers). This is my attempt to assemble a fall roster for practice attendance. It's difficult to get them all, so please edit with any additions or subtractions you know about. Initially, I show 50 players and I believe we are back to 35 max this year.
OSU FALL BASEBALL ROSTER
LHP (2)
Nelson Keljo
Tyler Mejia
RHP (25)
Laif Palmer
James DeCremer III
Drew Talavs
Matthew Morrell
Eric Segura
Easton Corey
Bryce Johnson
Isaac Hill
Logan Miller
Aiden Jimenez
A.J. Hutcheson
Rhett Larson
Noah Ferguson
Chase Reynolds
Kendall Oakes
Kyle Scott
Jacob Kmatz
Jaren Hunter
Ian Lawson
Joey Mundt.
A.J. Lattery
Stephan Montgomery
Aiden May
Bridger Holmes
C (4)
Tanner Smith
Wilson Weber
Evan Gustafson
Anthony Marnell
IF (10)
Trent Caraway
Levi Jones
Reeve Boyd
Dawson Santana
Jacob Krieg
Tryce Peterson
Brandon Forrester
Jabin Trosky
Travis Bazzana
Elijah Hainline
OF (6)
Carson McEntire
Zach Blair
Dallas Macias
Gavin Turley
Canon Reeder
Ruben Cedillo
UTL (3)
Easton Talt
Mason Guerra
Brady Kasper
*** Utility means IF / OF / DH / PH / PR / DS
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Post by 56chevy on Jul 27, 2023 20:26:04 GMT -8
The biggest question in my mind at this point is...Do we have the potential anywhere in this group for a shut down Friday night pitcher? If so, who is it?
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Post by epbeav on Jul 27, 2023 20:47:46 GMT -8
Don't really have a position called Utility... They all have to field a position. Many players are in fact utility players. Catchers can play 1B or 3B. Infielders can play outfield. Even some position players can pitch.
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Post by chinmusic on Jul 27, 2023 21:52:39 GMT -8
Utility is a catch-all tag for players that we may see play multiple positions or in multiple roles in '24.
In 2023, Mason Guerra played 3B, LF and DH. I'm not certain that will change much in 2024.
Easton Talt played RF last year but the coaches are excited about his ability to catch. He also did some pinch running as I recall.
Kasper is an outfielder and a DH. Again, that may not change this year.
If you wish to pick a position for each, that's great but keep in mind you can contribute greatly to your team without playing defense.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jul 27, 2023 21:53:16 GMT -8
The biggest question in my mind at this point is...Do we have the potential anywhere in this group for a shut down Friday night pitcher? If so, who is it? "Best buds" Jacob Kmatz or Aiden May? Hunter, Larson, Lattery, Lawson? Outside chance that it is Aiden Jimenez. We need to like roll two dice to decide which starter to throw each game. |
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Post by joecool on Jul 27, 2023 21:55:13 GMT -8
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Post by chinmusic on Jul 27, 2023 22:20:44 GMT -8
Beaver fans will not be swayed by that "wine and cheese" stat called "saves"
We are meat eaters and want to know about the real stuff, like ERA, WHIP and BB:K ratio.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jul 27, 2023 22:21:18 GMT -8
Only 58 players had five saves. Case Matter signed. I think about 18 others graduated. That leaves about 39 guys. Harrison Bodendorf? Kaden Hogan? Trevor Long? Brandt Pancer? Rashad Ruff? Kyle Scott? August Souza? Y'all can check those, if you would like, but those seem the seven most obvious of the list of 39. |
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Post by tamatrix on Jul 27, 2023 22:29:39 GMT -8
Nice work wilky...I did a few tricks, here are the guys with 5 saves that are in Transfer Portal....are we sure he's not just talking about Kyle Scott and got himself confused?
Braden Davis, Sam Houston So.
Hambleton Oliver, Baylor Jr.
Jack Sellinger, UNLV Jr.
Jacob Morin, Tennessee Tech Jr.
Kyle Scott, Cal Poly Jr.
Rashad Ruff, Coppin St. Jr.
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Post by tamatrix on Jul 27, 2023 22:36:23 GMT -8
Ruff solid stats and from California
Sellinger 64K in 39IP! From Vegas
Davis 61K in 45IP and lefty...but from Texas
Oliver and Morin meh stats, but who knows.
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Post by joecool on Jul 28, 2023 3:56:15 GMT -8
Nice work wilky...I did a few tricks, here are the guys with 5 saves that are in Transfer Portal....are we sure he's not just talking about Kyle Scott and got himself confused? Braden Davis, Sam Houston So. Hambleton Oliver, Baylor Jr. Jack Sellinger, UNLV Jr. Jacob Morin, Tennessee Tech Jr. Kyle Scott, Cal Poly Jr. Rashad Ruff, Coppin St. Jr. Kyle Scott is mentioned by name in the story but I wondered that same thing too when I saw he had 5 saves. |
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Post by tamatrix on Jul 28, 2023 7:52:07 GMT -8
Nice work wilky...I did a few tricks, here are the guys with 5 saves that are in Transfer Portal....are we sure he's not just talking about Kyle Scott and got himself confused? Braden Davis, Sam Houston So. Hambleton Oliver, Baylor Jr. Jack Sellinger, UNLV Jr. Jacob Morin, Tennessee Tech Jr. Kyle Scott, Cal Poly Jr. Rashad Ruff, Coppin St. Jr. Kyle Scott is mentioned by name in the story but I wondered that same thing too when I saw he had 5 saves. Yeah, I saw it too, just funny that he's one of 6 guys that it could be...sounds great to get a 2nd one though |
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