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On the bright side: Mens Baseball...

The one thing I notice about us is we leave to many guys on base and do nothing with them. That is just crazy...good win though tonight winners bracket and get a day off.
 
If we were to take the tourney do you think we would be looked at to host a regional?
I didn't think so at first, but, the way it is panning out with a potential TCU match-up may make it possible. TCU still has to beat KU, but, they are ranked 6th and rpi of 8.
 
I didn't think so at first, but, the way it is panning out with a potential TCU match-up may make it possible. TCU still has to beat KU, but, they are ranked 6th and rpi of 8.

Tech and Tcu both in the losers brackets both of them got tons on the line with seeding. But you are right this can get interesting if KU beats them again.
 
Tech and Tcu both in the losers brackets both of them got tons on the line with seeding. But you are right this can get interesting if KU beats them again.
So, TCU crushed KU yesterday, 6-0. It is on-Game time is 12:30 central. Texas can redeem themselves for the TCU sweep a couple of weeks ago and put themselves in great position to host all at the same time.
 
Just got home and see we are playing at 130pm. About an hour from now. Let's make it to the finals and host a fvcking regional. Middle finger the ags after that.
 
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Horns up 6-2 headed to the top of the 6th. A monster 3 run HR by Cantu providing the cushion. Freshmen pitcher Blair Henley providing some quality innings as the starter.
 
Texas wins it 9-3. Moves on to play Okie St tomorrow for the Tourney Championship. Texas is now in the conversation to host a regional. A win tomorrow would help that argument.
 
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Texas wins it 9-3. Moves on to play Okie St tomorrow for the Tourney Championship. Texas is now in the conversation to host a regional. A win tomorrow would help that argument.
Texas was #42 in the coaches poll this past Monday. Hard for me to believe they are going to move up to one of the top 16 spots. Good RPI but still a reach.
 
Texas was #42 in the coaches poll this past Monday. Hard for me to believe they are going to move up to one of the top 16 spots. Good RPI but still a reach.

It depends on what the committee uses to determine rank. They are number 16 in RPI, so based on that they would be a host. A win today will certainly put them in consideration.
 
Texas was #42 in the coaches poll this past Monday. Hard for me to believe they are going to move up to one of the top 16 spots. Good RPI but still a reach.
If Texas hosts, it will be just barely. But, Bwilk isn't too far off. I am seeing Texas already is at 16 RPI and has the #6 strength of schedule. Pretty good resume as the announcers mentioned. Nonetheless, it is just wishful thinking if we lose today.
 
Ya I found it. We are looking good so far. Need to cut down on the base runners.
 
Aaaaaaaaaaand as soon as I say that..... we give up the lead.
 
Okie lite looks rested and our guys look worn out. Good run though.
 
I'm hearing that Texas may end up in either the Arkansas or LSU regional. While either tournament would be very tough to win, I guarantee you that Texas will have the attention of whoever is the host team. Not many teams want to play Texas right now. I like Pierce and what he has shown.
 
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And we outhit them but leave so many on base and it finally came back to get us. Hopefully they learn from this.

In general, I think that "left on base" is a pretty poor stat. In a way, it penalizes you for putting a lot of men on base in the first place.

I think a more valuable stat would measure how many men were in a position to be relatively easily scored but were not. For example, a lead off double should lead to a run - heck, all it takes is a ground ball to move him over and a sac fly. A man on 3rd with 1 or fewer outs would also be counted. There are other situations to consider as well. As a counter example, a 2 out single that doesn't score shouldn't count against you. Yet, the traditional "left on base" stat dings you for this.

I do agree, the Horns leave too many on base that they should score. More so making a point about a crummy "traditional" stat. As an aside, I also find that "points off of turnovers" in football is a crummy stat.
 
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In general, I think that "left on base" is a pretty poor stat. In a way, it penalizes you for putting a lot of men on base in the first place.

I think a more valuable stat would measure how many men were in a position to be relatively easily scored but were not. For example, a lead off double should lead to a run - heck, all it takes is a ground ball to move him over and a sac fly. A man on 3rd with 1 or fewer outs would also be counted. There are other situations to consider as well. As a counter example, a 2 out single that doesn't score shouldn't count against you. Yet, the traditional "left on base" stat dings you for this.

I do agree, the Horns leave too many on base that they should score. More so making a point about a crummy "traditional" stat. As an aside, I also find that "points off of turnovers" in football is a crummy stat.

How about a new stat, "Runners in Scoring Position Wasted". Any baserunner to reach 3rd with 1 out or 2nd/3rd with no outs is counted. Based on years of MLB data, these are the only situations where scoring a run is more than 50% likely. This stat would better reflect teams that are failing to cash in on runners in good scoring situations. While a stat like Batting Avg with RISP would be a better reflection of teams that keep rallies going with the bat.

Using this new stat, Texas wasted only one opportunity in the 5th when Kacy Clemens was doubled off at third on a 1 out line drive. Ironically, this wouldn't count as a LOB. Texas had 14 LOB in the game, 6 of those runners reached base after there were 2 outs.

https://gregstoll.dyndns.org/~gregstoll/baseball/runsperinning.html
 
So the bases loaded with 1 out doesn't have any relevance I guess? There has been many times when we have left the bases juiced with no outs and can't get anything across.
 
How about a new stat, "Runners in Scoring Position Wasted". Any baserunner to reach 3rd with 1 out or 2nd/3rd with no outs is counted. Based on years of MLB data, these are the only situations where scoring a run is more than 50% likely. This stat would better reflect teams that are failing to cash in on runners in good scoring situations. While a stat like Batting Avg with RISP would be a better reflection of teams that keep rallies going with the bat.

Using this new stat, Texas wasted only one opportunity in the 5th when Kacy Clemens was doubled off at third on a 1 out line drive. Ironically, this wouldn't count as a LOB. Texas had 14 LOB in the game, 6 of those runners reached base after there were 2 outs.

https://gregstoll.dyndns.org/~gregstoll/baseball/runsperinning.html
We just don't have enough good top to bottom bats on our team. Gurwitz is one of our better hitters and unfortunately, he didn't play.
 
So the bases loaded with 1 out doesn't have any relevance I guess? There has been many times when we have left the bases juiced with no outs and can't get anything across.

That was in the 5th inning when Kacy got doubled off.
 
As an aside, I also find that "points off of turnovers" in football is a crummy stat.
100% agree. Even worse - points off turnovers in basketball! Its one thing to get your pocket picked in the backcourt leading to a layup. Its another thing entirely to turn it over in the paint.
 
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McCann didn't play either but Cantu played well. I see your point bwilk but there are also times we have got walked and loaded up the bases and still couldn't get those free runners on base in
 
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