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    Softball 2023-24 Offseason & Recruiting Thread

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    42 minutes ago, AuScuba said:

    So, Little Rock is only an hour closer to home than Auburn?  I assumed you are speaking of flight time, which doesn't matter, when you take in account of considerations in flying...cost, time to airport, security time, delays, et cetera...travel time does not equal flight time.

    4 hours closer, or 40% in drving time, and if you take more than one it will always be much cheaper than flying.

    Arkansas is actually in Fayetteville

    Softball Transfer Portal Thread

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    On 5/24/2023 at 10:48 PM, OlderWhiskey said:

    Just a quick comparison:  Myers' 2017 team had a team BA of .277.  Also drew 328 walks compared to 238 walks for the 2023 team.  That's an extra 1.5 base runners per game.  They won 49 games compared to 43 for the 2023 team, went 17-7 in the SEC, and hosted a SR.  Of course, we had the recent history of two trips to OKC.  There was controversy over whether AU or OU should get the 8 seed.  It went to us, but OU came over and beat us two straight.  Oh, and the 2017 team had 51 homers compared to 64 for this year's team.  Make of all this what you will, merely presenting some points of interest.

    Thanks for that information and there is a huge difference between Myers and Crocodile Dundee....

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    2023 Softball Post-Season Bracket

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    2 hours ago, all4AU said:

    @TigerTennis80 @Golden Eagle @AUBwins

    We are the 2 seed and will be the home team Friday against Cal State Fullerton. Each regional was announced in this order: 1-4-3-2, with the 1 and 2 seeds opposing each other. 

    Are you sure because everything I have seen has us the #3...

    https://www.sportingnews.com/us/other-sports/news/ncaa-softball-bracket-2023-selections-live/pnzqk9plveepoaetudfwkjcm

    2023 Softball Post-Season Bracket

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    Posted · Edited by AU1947

    So each committee determines more on what they see as more influential in their own ranking system according to the ESPN article and interview. Everyone was shocked about that team from West Alabama.. this was taken from the article....

    "Six top-10 wins and strength of schedule were the key components to the seeding according to the chair of the committee. 

     

    However, that's not how the previous committees had determined where teams should be in the bracket, relaying a lot more on RPI (Rating Percentage Index).

    Alabama's RPI was 12th after the SEC Tournament. Consequently, the expectation was Florida State would be No. 5, with Alabama having to visit Tallahassee to have a shot at the Women's College World Series. "

     

    So there is a LOT more that plays into the so called seeding and it all falls back on what the committee sees as important.  AND the strength of schedule (RPI) always plays a part and most of the time it is the most important. So my point is you need to have a strong RPI, with wins vs who, how you are playing at the end, that is what has traditionally been factors. They had to tweak their process this year....

    And while we had a much better season this year the ball just bounced our way in several very close series wins.. we are still 103 in team BA in the overall rankings. And we played better than expected. Kudos to our team. 

    Make it out of Clemson Regional and it is Oklahoma! Play the best right out the gate. 

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