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Post by chinmusic on Feb 25, 2018 18:03:01 GMT -8
Oregon State’s Grant Gambrell sawed off the Ohio State bats in the Beaver’s final game in Surprise on Sunday morning. In full command of his arsenal, Gambrell mixed his hard biting curve ball and baffling change-up with some high octane gas – a 93 mph tailing fastball, to hold the Buckeye batters at bay. Grant pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 5 hits, striking out 12 hitters, with 5 of them caught looking at the 3rd strike. He was consistently at 92 mph with a sprinkling of 91 and when he wanted, quite a few at 93. His heater was made even more effective by a dazzling and deceptive change off the fastball at 78-80 mph. He worked the strike zone effectively, painting the corners and sliding up belt high while pitching inside. He struck out the side in the second and third innings. Grant threw 103 pitches with 72 of them strikes. A masterful job by the young Sophomore right hander.
Jordan Britton pitched two innings of solid relief with a 1-2-3 8th inning and allowing an OhSt run to score in the 9th on an error by Gretler at 1B, a single, and a wild pitch. Britton throws a tailing fastball registering in the high 80’s (touched 90) with what looks like a circle change off his fastball. He threw 27 pitches, 16 for strikes. He’s a two-pitch guy. I watched him throw 4 innings in Surprise and I never saw a breaking ball. Not sure how deep you can go in a PAC-12 start with only two arrows in your quiver. So far in short relief however, he’s been fairly successful.
The Beaver hitters once again showed their offensive efficiency. They pounded out 10 hits but added 4 walks, 4 hit batsmen, and 3 Ohio State errors to reach first with 21 baserunners. The math is simple, the more baserunners you produce, the more run potential or scoring opportunity you have. Volume is important.
Larnach had another good day, stroking 3 hits and driving in 2 runs. He had 2 singles, a double, a BB and a ground out to 1B. Grenier had a good tournament and today he struck out, singled the next two times up, then took one for the team (HBP) and drew a base on balls. On base 4 times and he’s been stellar in the field.
You could sum up the tournaments by simply saying Oregon State was the best team in Surprise. . . . by a wide margin. But you need to go a little deeper than that. Statistically, the Beavs were the best hitting team here, the best base running team, the best defensive team, made the fewest mistakes of any team here, had the best pitching staff and were the best coached team.
What else is there (oh yeah, W-L record)
There was no surprise in Surprise. Eight convincing wins later, the Beavers showed everybody why they are the number 2 ranked team in America.
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Post by 56chevy on Feb 25, 2018 18:26:06 GMT -8
I think the magnitude of the offensive production was a surprise. Chamberlain was a surprise. Able and Grant's dominance in their second appearances had to be a bit of a surprise...if someone can tell me those three pitchers can continue at that level, we all better book the plane tickets and make the hotel reservations tomorrow...
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Post by orangeblood on Feb 25, 2018 18:44:18 GMT -8
made them last June
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Post by mbabeav on Feb 25, 2018 19:06:40 GMT -8
Oregon State’s Grant Gambrell sawed off the Ohio State bats in the Beaver’s final game in Surprise on Sunday morning. In full command of his arsenal, Gambrell mixed his hard biting curve ball and baffling change-up with some high octane gas – a 93 mph tailing fastball, to hold the Buckeye batters at bay. Grant pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 5 hits, striking out 12 hitters, with 5 of them caught looking at the 3rd strike. He was consistently at 92 mph with a sprinkling of 91 and when he wanted, quite a few at 93. His heater was made even more effective by a dazzling and deceptive change off the fastball at 78-80 mph. He worked the strike zone effectively, painting the corners and sliding up belt high while pitching inside. He struck out the side in the second and third innings. Grant threw 103 pitches with 72 of them strikes. A masterful job by the young Sophomore right hander. Jordan Britton pitched two innings of solid relief with a 1-2-3 8th inning and allowing an OhSt run to score in the 9th on an error by Gretler at 1B, a single, and a wild pitch. Britton throws a tailing fastball registering in the high 80’s (touched 90) with what looks like a circle change off his fastball. He threw 27 pitches, 16 for strikes. He’s a two-pitch guy. I watched him throw 4 innings in Surprise and I never saw a breaking ball. Not sure how deep you can go in a PAC-12 start with only two arrows in your quiver. So far in short relief however, he’s been fairly successful. The Beaver hitters once again showed their offensive efficiency. They pounded out 10 hits but added 4 walks, 4 hit batsmen, and 3 Ohio State errors to reach first with 21 baserunners. The math is simple, the more baserunners you produce, the more run potential or scoring opportunity you have. Volume is important. Larnach had another good day, stroking 3 hits and driving in 2 runs. He had 2 singles, a double, a BB and a ground out to 1B. Grenier had a good tournament and today he struck out, singled the next two times up, then took one for the team (HBP) and drew a base on balls. On base 4 times and he’s been stellar in the field. You could sum up the tournaments by simply saying Oregon State was the best team in Surprise. . . . by a wide margin. But you need to go a little deeper than that. Statistically, the Beavs were the best hitting team here, the best base running team, the best defensive team, made the fewest mistakes of any team here, had the best pitching staff and were the best coached team. What else is there (oh yeah, W-L record) There was no surprise in Surprise. Eight convincing wins later, the Beavers showed everybody why they are the number 2 ranked team in America. Soon to be #1, Florida lost to a sub 200 rip today, look for OSU and maybe Texas Tech to jump ahead of them, SEC honks possibly enough to block up the polls not withstanding. |
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Post by zeroposter on Feb 25, 2018 19:19:20 GMT -8
I really enjoy the great analysis. I even hate to make a slight correction. Gret had moved to third in the 9th and Zak to first. Zak made the error. I wouldn't have mentioned it at all, but Michael has had a couple of errors, and I didn't want people to thinK his hands had gone to total stone.
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Post by joecool on Feb 25, 2018 19:32:22 GMT -8
Are you saying Miami is a sub 200 RPI team? You can't look at those numbers less than two weeks into the season.
Who knows and frankly who cares if we are #1 or #2 tomorrow. Remember this isn't college football, a series win is more important than losing one game.
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Post by rilesinnewberg on Feb 25, 2018 20:11:21 GMT -8
Oregon State’s Grant Gambrell sawed off the Ohio State bats in the Beaver’s final game in Surprise on Sunday morning. In full command of his arsenal, Gambrell mixed his hard biting curve ball and baffling change-up with some high octane gas – a 93 mph tailing fastball, to hold the Buckeye batters at bay. Grant pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 5 hits, striking out 12 hitters, with 5 of them caught looking at the 3rd strike. He was consistently at 92 mph with a sprinkling of 91 and when he wanted, quite a few at 93. His heater was made even more effective by a dazzling and deceptive change off the fastball at 78-80 mph. He worked the strike zone effectively, painting the corners and sliding up belt high while pitching inside. He struck out the side in the second and third innings. Grant threw 103 pitches with 72 of them strikes. A masterful job by the young Sophomore right hander. Jordan Britton pitched two innings of solid relief with a 1-2-3 8th inning and allowing an OhSt run to score in the 9th on an error by Gretler at 1B, a single, and a wild pitch. Britton throws a tailing fastball registering in the high 80’s (touched 90) with what looks like a circle change off his fastball. He threw 27 pitches, 16 for strikes. He’s a two-pitch guy. I watched him throw 4 innings in Surprise and I never saw a breaking ball. Not sure how deep you can go in a PAC-12 start with only two arrows in your quiver. So far in short relief however, he’s been fairly successful. The Beaver hitters once again showed their offensive efficiency. They pounded out 10 hits but added 4 walks, 4 hit batsmen, and 3 Ohio State errors to reach first with 21 baserunners. The math is simple, the more baserunners you produce, the more run potential or scoring opportunity you have. Volume is important. Larnach had another good day, stroking 3 hits and driving in 2 runs. He had 2 singles, a double, a BB and a ground out to 1B. Grenier had a good tournament and today he struck out, singled the next two times up, then took one for the team (HBP) and drew a base on balls. On base 4 times and he’s been stellar in the field. You could sum up the tournaments by simply saying Oregon State was the best team in Surprise. . . . by a wide margin. But you need to go a little deeper than that. Statistically, the Beavs were the best hitting team here, the best base running team, the best defensive team, made the fewest mistakes of any team here, had the best pitching staff and were the best coached team. What else is there (oh yeah, W-L record) There was no surprise in Surprise. Eight convincing wins later, the Beavers showed everybody why they are the number 2 ranked team in America. I am hoping that Gambrell is emerging like Jake Thompson did when he finally developed confidence in his stuff. Abel and Chamberlain, along with Dylan Pearce, make the pitching look a lot better than last weekend. Let's hope it lasts. |
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Post by beavermd on Feb 25, 2018 22:02:35 GMT -8
Oregon State’s Grant Gambrell sawed off the Ohio State bats in the Beaver’s final game in Surprise on Sunday morning. In full command of his arsenal, Gambrell mixed his hard biting curve ball and baffling change-up with some high octane gas – a 93 mph tailing fastball, to hold the Buckeye batters at bay. Grant pitched 7 shutout innings, allowed 5 hits, striking out 12 hitters, with 5 of them caught looking at the 3rd strike. He was consistently at 92 mph with a sprinkling of 91 and when he wanted, quite a few at 93. His heater was made even more effective by a dazzling and deceptive change off the fastball at 78-80 mph. He worked the strike zone effectively, painting the corners and sliding up belt high while pitching inside. He struck out the side in the second and third innings. Grant threw 103 pitches with 72 of them strikes. A masterful job by the young Sophomore right hander. Jordan Britton pitched two innings of solid relief with a 1-2-3 8th inning and allowing an OhSt run to score in the 9th on an error by Gretler at 1B, a single, and a wild pitch. Britton throws a tailing fastball registering in the high 80’s (touched 90) with what looks like a circle change off his fastball. He threw 27 pitches, 16 for strikes. He’s a two-pitch guy. I watched him throw 4 innings in Surprise and I never saw a breaking ball. Not sure how deep you can go in a PAC-12 start with only two arrows in your quiver. So far in short relief however, he’s been fairly successful. The Beaver hitters once again showed their offensive efficiency. They pounded out 10 hits but added 4 walks, 4 hit batsmen, and 3 Ohio State errors to reach first with 21 baserunners. The math is simple, the more baserunners you produce, the more run potential or scoring opportunity you have. Volume is important. Larnach had another good day, stroking 3 hits and driving in 2 runs. He had 2 singles, a double, a BB and a ground out to 1B. Grenier had a good tournament and today he struck out, singled the next two times up, then took one for the team (HBP) and drew a base on balls. On base 4 times and he’s been stellar in the field. You could sum up the tournaments by simply saying Oregon State was the best team in Surprise. . . . by a wide margin. But you need to go a little deeper than that. Statistically, the Beavs were the best hitting team here, the best base running team, the best defensive team, made the fewest mistakes of any team here, had the best pitching staff and were the best coached team. What else is there (oh yeah, W-L record) There was no surprise in Surprise. Eight convincing wins later, the Beavers showed everybody why they are the number 2 ranked team in America. Soon to be #1, Florida lost to a sub 200 rip today, look for OSU and maybe Texas Tech to jump ahead of them, SEC honks possibly enough to block up the polls not withstanding. College Baseball polls don’t work like that. I’ll be shocked if Florida drops after winning a road series at Miami (a quality ACC program). |
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Post by nexus73 on Feb 26, 2018 8:07:46 GMT -8
Lose two great players to injuries and still roll. Now if that isn't a testament to our depth and talent, what is? tOSU has a good team and went 0-2 vs OSU. Until Fullerton State shows up we won't face a better out of conference opponent it seems.
As the saying goes, you can't win 'em all unless you win the first. Going down to AZ let us collect a nice pile of W's. Keep it going with hitting and fielding at the current rate and it will be interesting to see how much of a streak we can wind up with!
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Post by BeaverG20 on Feb 26, 2018 9:03:38 GMT -8
Soon to be #1, Florida lost to a sub 200 rip today, look for OSU and maybe Texas Tech to jump ahead of them, SEC honks possibly enough to block up the polls not withstanding. College Baseball polls don’t work like that. I’ll be shocked if Florida drops after winning a road series at Miami (a quality ACC program). I agree Florida won't lose #1, but I don't know if Miami is all that good this year. Either way, baseball rankings, as we all know, are fairly meaningless. Host a regional and super regional is the goal, but after that you will have to beat good teams in order to advance. |
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Post by thewizard on Feb 26, 2018 9:36:12 GMT -8
I was sure glad to see Nobach get some AB's in the last 5 days and mix in some solid base hits!
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Feb 26, 2018 10:16:24 GMT -8
I would say Gambrell's performance on Sunday was surprising given his track record. He had the potential, but had not yet shown it over an extended period.
Abel still inconsistent, as we should expect. He did give up 3 runs in 4+ innings against Ohio State, and that HR is gave up in the ninth still hasn't come down. That was a bomb and a half.
Twedt still struggling. Not many swings and misses against him yet.
Armstrong looks overmatched at the plate. But he has not had a lot of ABs since high school, and should get better. The two DPs he hit into were well-struck balls, but right at the shortstop.
Heard from a very reliable source that Adley's leg should be OK by midweek.
2B ump on Sunday was terrible, missed a force play, and called Kwan out on a steal when he was clearly safe. PC was giving him the death stare after the first one, and laughing at him after the second. Pac-12 umps rounding into midseason form, I guess.
Fun trip, my second time. Much better way to spend money than on a FB road trip, AT THIS TIME. Tailgating was fun, lots of Beaver fans, it's becoming a rite of spring. Surprise has lots of places to eat, etc., and is every easy to get around, and the stadium is beautiful.
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Post by mbabeav on Feb 26, 2018 11:02:50 GMT -8
I was sure glad to see Nobach get some AB's in the last 5 days and mix in some solid base hits! But he's not in Casey's happy place after those two base running errors - still, great to have him back - his bat can help a lot in bridging some of what we lost in Madrigal over the next 5 weeks or so. And as I have been told by someone who has been observing the team a lot, he will display some power too! |
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Post by chinmusic on Feb 26, 2018 11:52:27 GMT -8
Sorry to mislead you guys with the thread line; "No surprise in Surprise"
My point was, there was no surprise as to who the superior TEAM was in Arizona, not any surprises by individual members of that TEAM. I think some took that out of context.
Certainly there were many surprises in individual performances, favorable and unfavorable, and from game to game. That wasn't the point - it was about the TEAM as a whole. The Beavers were the best team coming in and the best team going out
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Post by mbabeav on Feb 26, 2018 12:20:38 GMT -8
Kwan has been money with RISP too (second on the team with 9 rbi), even with the "relatively" low batting average. Starting out 0-10 looks bad, but he was tagging a lot of those balls - if you keep hitting them hard, sooner or later you are going to miss the fielders  Overall, the team's hitting stats look disturbing (for other teams), unreal. Sure we were not facing the same overall level of pitching that we will in conference, but I have never seen an 8 game stretch like that from any Beaver club in the dead metal bat era - let alone any club. |
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