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This has nothing to do with IU baseball but on this date in 1974, Hammerin' Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record.  I was always struck by the irony that #44 hit his historic homer off #44.  Vin Scully with a fantastic play-by-play.

 

 

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A. J. Hacker '19 Kentucky Mr. Baseball has entered the Transfer Portal.  

Was a redshirt freshman at @IndianaBase this year. Currently in the NCAA transfer portal. Looking for an opportunity to play now. Signed to play in the Coastal League this summer. 6'4 / 205 lbs. 90-92mph.

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Hunter Combs and Joe Wilkinson apparently also transferring. With current seniors getting to return next year plus the addition of next years freshman. Gonna make for interesting rosters. NCAA will have to expand rosters.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,630]

Story from the Courier & Press on IU baseball commit Colson Montgomery.

https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/04/22/southridges-colson-montgomery-has-big-plans-his-future-baseball/3001399001/

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Craig Yoho, an outfielder from Fishers HS in Indiana announced his transfer from U. of Houston to IU.

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From the Houston website:  

Freshman (2019): Medical redshirt… Preseason No. 30 freshman in American Athletic Conference according to Perfect Game… appeared in eight games making three starts between designated hitter (2) and left field (1)… went 3-for-15 with two runs scored… made collegiate debut with pinch-hit single and one run scored vs. Northwestern State (Feb. 16)… recorded first career start in series finale vs. Demons (Feb. 17)… went 1-for-3 with one run scored and 1-for-4 in starts at Dallas Baptist (March 16-17).

High School: Four-year letter winner at Fishers High School… Tigers' career record holder in home runs, slugging percentage, on-base percentage and walks… single-season record holder in games played, plate appearances, runs scored, walks and defensive innings played… single-game record holder in home runs… helped Tigers win two conference championships… twice named All-Indy Star Super Team and All-County… also named First-Team All-State, IHSBCA All-Star, District Player of the Year and Victory Views Player of the Week… also lettered in basketball.

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Jon Blau -

Missed this the day it was announced, but IU is bringing on Jacksonville transfer Jacob Southern.  Started 55 of 56 games in 2019, including 39 at catcher.  Led Jacksonville in 42 RBIs and 15 doubles.

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33 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jon Blau -

Missed this the day it was announced, but IU is bringing on Jacksonville transfer Jacob Southern.  Started 55 of 56 games in 2019, including 39 at catcher.  Led Jacksonville in 42 RBIs and 15 doubles.

Big year in summer league too. 31 games .330avg .450obp 8 HRs 31 RBIs 

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Four senior baseball players are coming back to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility created by COVID-19:  Grant Macciocchi, Jeremy Houston, Braden Scott, and Collin Hopkins.  A decision from Jordan Fucci is expected later in the summer.

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1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Four senior baseball players are coming back to take advantage of the extra year of eligibility created by COVID-19:  Grant Macciocchi, Jeremy Houston, Braden Scott, and Collin Hopkins.  A decision from Jordan Fucci is expected later in the summer.

Others include Cal Krueger (leaving), Grant Sloan, and maybe Manous because he's a RS JR. 

Getting Manous and Fucci would be huge. 

Whered you see this? 

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@Class of '66 Old Fart nevermind. I figured out where you saw it. Good stuff man. Thanks for the updates. 

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Nice story on Cal Krueger's decision to leave baseball.

https://www.idsnews.com/article/2020/05/im-ready-for-that-next-chapter-cal-krueger-walks-away-from-iu-baseball

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A College World Series in mid-July. An NCAA tournament beginning in early July. A college baseball season beginning the third weekend of March.  Those are all things that will happen beginning with the 2022 season if a set of recommendations assembled by a five-coach panel of Power Five coaches gets approval from other Division I coaches and passes at the highest levels of the NCAA in the coming months.  Full story at link below

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Grant Richardson named third team All-American.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-baseballs-grant-richardson-named-third-team-all-american/?fbclid=IwAR27TXYaTbyTdCuiElpPB6HJHN2kidmhg3FFIZCJCmmIzjqb56TQwa-RlVY

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RHP Joe Wilkinson has transfered to Indian River State College and Catcher Brant Voth has transfered to John A Logan College.

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14 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

RHP Joe Wilkinson has transfered to Indian River State College and Catcher Brant Voth has transfered to John A Logan College.

I guess Voth STRUGGLED. 

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17 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I guess Voth STRUGGLED. 

And with Jacob Southern transferring in probably saw the writing on the wall.

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Just now, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

And with Jacob Southern transferring in probably saw the writing on the wall.

He actually said he was transferring well before Southern committed. But yes, he did. Hopkins was solid. 

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The @NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief has given D1 Baseball relief.  Includes (for the 2020-21 academic year):

* 35-man roster cap lifted. No limitation.

* Annual counter has increased from 27 to 32

* The 25% scholarship minimum eliminated for a year.

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28 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

The @NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief has given D1 Baseball relief.  Includes (for the 2020-21 academic year):

* 35-man roster cap lifted. No limitation.

* Annual counter has increased from 27 to 32

* The 25% scholarship minimum eliminated for a year.

Does that mean you could give every player a scholarship this year?  Or title IX still strict that?

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We will have a massive roster.