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[Aaron 4,294]

Matthew Ellis, Luke Hayden, and Craig Yoho are the contributors who have entered the portal so far for the team. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

Congratulations Devin Taylor.

[J34 1,484]

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

Congratulations Devin Taylor.

It's great to see how our athletic programs across the board(well except for..), are all in great shape moving forward. Good to great coaches, who are passionate about IU. Bloomington is a "cool" place to be again. We've always been a "blue blood", but we're finally starting to act like it for the first time in ? years

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

On 6/14/2023 at 3:26 PM, Aaron said:

Matthew Ellis, Luke Hayden, and Craig Yoho are the contributors who have entered the portal so far for the team. 

Hayden announced he's transferring to Indiana State.

[MemphisHoosier 2,243]

On 6/14/2023 at 3:26 PM, Aaron said:

Matthew Ellis, Luke Hayden, and Craig Yoho are the contributors who have entered the portal so far for the team. 

Do we see a path forward for Yoho to return?

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,195]

19 hours ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Do we see a path forward for Yoho to return?

I'm absolutely floored he's in the portal. I feel like he's going to get a contract though, even if he isn't drafted. It actually might be better if he isn't drafted money wise. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

On 6/17/2023 at 2:03 PM, MemphisHoosier said:

Do we see a path forward for Yoho to return?

Nope.  Announced today he's transferring to Arkansas.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,195]

5 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Nope.  Announced today he's transferring to Arkansas.

Thats ok. 

Best news of the day? 

That's Andrew Wiggins (PBR ranked #105) and Brayden Bakes (PBR ranked #263) were both at Mercers. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,195]

I posted this on another site

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We lost 9 arms via graduation or transferring out-- Yoho, Vega, Hellman, Seiler, Levy, Bothwell, Hayden, Ball, and Burton... 

Those 9 threw 192 innings last season at a 7.35ERA... the rest of the staff (11 other guys)-- 364 innings-- 4.15ERA, and that is including all 6 FR pitchers. 

Whiteaker, I think he could be a Sunday starter next year.. was 90-94mph in the B1GT, and I was a little disappointed we didn't see him in the NCAAs, I sort of understood it though. 

Ethan Phillips is for sure going to be in the mix... 

Grant Holderfield-- out with an injury this season, but as a TR FR-- 41.1IP 52Ks. And LHP... 

Manase could be a Sun starter. Brooks Ey, Cooper Katskee, ADP... 

Plus.. I think 6'7 245lbs Jacob Vogel will make the roster. He RS last season to work on his body, mechanics. He's throwing 94mph currently. That puts IU at 14 pitchers...plus at least three more additions via grad transfers... and then multiple ranked incoming FR. 

[MemphisHoosier 2,243]

2 hours ago, btownqb said:

I posted this on another site

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We lost 9 arms via graduation or transferring out-- Yoho, Vega, Hellman, Seiler, Levy, Bothwell, Hayden, Ball, and Burton... 

Those 9 threw 192 innings last season at a 7.35ERA... the rest of the staff (11 other guys)-- 364 innings-- 4.15ERA, and that is including all 6 FR pitchers. 

Whiteaker, I think he could be a Sunday starter next year.. was 90-94mph in the B1GT, and I was a little disappointed we didn't see him in the NCAAs, I sort of understood it though. 

Ethan Phillips is for sure going to be in the mix... 

Grant Holderfield-- out with an injury this season, but as a TR FR-- 41.1IP 52Ks. And LHP... 

Manase could be a Sun starter. Brooks Ey, Cooper Katskee, ADP... 

Plus.. I think 6'7 245lbs Jacob Vogel will make the roster. He RS last season to work on his body, mechanics. He's throwing 94mph currently. That puts IU at 14 pitchers...plus at least three more additions via grad transfers... and then multiple ranked incoming FR. 

Thanks @btownqb, what is the best site that you have found to track incoming/outgoing transfers for the club?  247 is great for football & basketball, but I haven't found a good page for real-time baseball movement. 

[Aaron 4,294]

14 hours ago, btownqb said:

I posted this on another site

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We lost 9 arms via graduation or transferring out-- Yoho, Vega, Hellman, Seiler, Levy, Bothwell, Hayden, Ball, and Burton... 

Those 9 threw 192 innings last season at a 7.35ERA... the rest of the staff (11 other guys)-- 364 innings-- 4.15ERA, and that is including all 6 FR pitchers. 

Whiteaker, I think he could be a Sunday starter next year.. was 90-94mph in the B1GT, and I was a little disappointed we didn't see him in the NCAAs, I sort of understood it though. 

Ethan Phillips is for sure going to be in the mix... 

Grant Holderfield-- out with an injury this season, but as a TR FR-- 41.1IP 52Ks. And LHP... 

Manase could be a Sun starter. Brooks Ey, Cooper Katskee, ADP... 

Plus.. I think 6'7 245lbs Jacob Vogel will make the roster. He RS last season to work on his body, mechanics. He's throwing 94mph currently. That puts IU at 14 pitchers...plus at least three more additions via grad transfers... and then multiple ranked incoming FR. 

Ball, Bothwell, and Burton all have COVID years if they want them and none are in portal as of now.

Bothwell would have to petition the NCAA since he took a redshirt year in 2019 as a freshman so would have to get an exemption since it would be sixth year on campus but theoretically could get COVID year back. Not sure what he chooses to do, but the door is open just a bit for a return. Of all the guys with decisions, his potential return would be the biggest.

Burton and Ball definitely have COVID years if they want them since their freshman seasons were stopped by COVID. For baseball this is last class that has COVID years available. Of the two Ball hardly played and would not be surprised if he decides to move on as a mutual decision. Burton on other hand definitely would be welcomed back with open arms should he choose to return and would be a nice short reliever if he decides to stay. Def not a huge loss if he leaves but would be a nice bonus to have.  

The others you mentioned indeed either ran out of eligibility (Seiler, Levy), or transferred (Yoho, Vega, Hellman, Hayden). 

[Aaron 4,294]

13 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Thanks @btownqb, what is the best site that you have found to track incoming/outgoing transfers for the club?  247 is great for football & basketball, but I haven't found a good page for real-time baseball movement. 

D1 Baseball is best but it's behind a paywall (I have the subscription but it does cost roughly $15 a month). Not sure who has free portal listings but you can definitely watch the message boards and twitter for big transfer news from people who subscribe.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

Matthew Ellis announced he's transferring to Georgia Tech.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,881]

 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,195]

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

 

Not necessarily true. I am not convinced Jessee, Whalen, and Ellis weren't essentially told we were going in other directions. I think Mitchell is better at the plate. 

[Aaron 4,294]

22 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Not necessarily true. I am not convinced Jessee, Whalen, and Ellis weren't essentially told we were going in other directions. I think Mitchell is better at the plate. 

Not sure on that either way. Ethan Shepherd who was injured all year but was a very highly ranked recruit will be starting catcher. Outfielders as off today are Mathison, Mitchell, and Taylor which is really good. Still a week left for more names to enter portal.

Only other big name in it is Yoho who went to Arkansas. If IU can get through next week with no more names entering they made out pretty well and are clear Big Ten favorite.

Iowa lost star Sam Hojnar to portal and Maryland lost star reliever Dave Falco and solid starter Ian Petrutz into it as well. Also, Matt Shaw and Nick Larusso their two 20+ home run guys from last season are likely to be drafted very high and gone. Other good Big Ten teams had some notable losses as well.

So far of the good teams in the Big Ten, IU has seen the least amount of notable players leaving in portal (knock on wood that keeps up for next week) and don't have any top players eligible for draft yet.    

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,195]

2 hours ago, Aaron said:

Not sure on that either way. Ethan Shepherd who was injured all year but was a very highly ranked recruit will be starting catcher. Outfielders as off today are Mathison, Mitchell, and Taylor which is really good. Still a week left for more names to enter portal.

Only other big name in it is Yoho who went to Arkansas. If IU can get through next week with no more names entering they made out pretty well and are clear Big Ten favorite.

Iowa lost star Sam Hojnar to portal and Maryland lost star reliever Dave Falco and solid starter Ian Petrutz into it as well. Also, Matt Shaw and Nick Larusso their two 20+ home run guys from last season are likely to be drafted very high and gone. Other good Big Ten teams had some notable losses as well.

So far of the good teams in the Big Ten, IU has seen the least amount of notable players leaving in portal (knock on wood that keeps up for next week) and don't have any top players eligible for draft yet.    

Iowa should also lose Keaton Anthony, plus Maryland loses Shliger. 

AJ Shepard is the catcher. Hard to keep all the names straight. I still think Wiggins is coming to campus. We'll see! 

[Hardwood83 4,774]

Any chance IU picks up anyone (cough* relief pitching* cough) from the portal? 

I appreciate the few of you that keep us informed about IU Baseball. 

[Aaron 4,294]

1 hour ago, Hardwood83 said:

Any chance IU picks up anyone (cough* relief pitching* cough) from the portal? 

I appreciate the few of you that keep us informed about IU Baseball. 

They have added a few already that are reclamation projects including two Big Ten players (NW's Ben Grable and Illinois' Ty Rybarczyk) However, Seiler and Sinnard were just that as well coming in from portal for 2023 and improved dramatically in this system. Curious to see if that happens to any of the new guys coming in this year via portal can make same jump.

Also they released who is in summer leagues a couple weeks ago so hopefully this means all these guys are definitely returning as these are the big names. Sinnard is noticeably absent so hopefully that does not mean injury in Regional was serious.  However, Risedorph, Manase, Whiteaker, and Kraft are also not in a league either so unless they all plan to enter portal and just have not announced yet, can't really read to much into Sinnard being absent. Also, Cerny not on there so unsure how to read into that.

Also, Bothwell, Burton and Ball on the list which means all have likely opted in for COVID year as cannot play in these leagues if you don't plan to play in college in following fall or spring.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2023/6/20/baseball-fifteen-hoosiers-playing-summer-ball