Softball Redshirts for 2017

[slot canyon 1,318]

To date, I do not believe we have seen Laney Joyner (SS) or Gutierrez (C).  Earlier I saw both in practices and I thought both gave a good account of themselves.  I can see that unless we have some injuries at these positions there would not be meaningful playing time for these two players and I expect to see them both working into the line up next year.  Also, next years class has another catcher (Tissier) and 3 middle infielders.  Also hopeful (as coach stated) Tannon Snow gets medically stable and returns.  I feel next years team could be special, especially if we get some quality depth at pitcher (development of Swindle and 2 pitchers in the class next year.  This years team has been better than I expected.  So many positions are getting "crowded" with quality players.

[WarTiger 3,719]

We haven't seen Left handed pitcher Alexa Nemeth yet either this season. 

[OlderWhiskey 933]

Speaking of positions "crowded" with quality players, where would Snow be if she hadn't had the misfortune to fall ill?  I think we all thought she would play first,but Veach is leading the team in homers, and doing a good job defensively.  Can't sit her.  I'm also interested to see who's in the outfield (other than Draper) when we start SEC play. Right now, it looks like Rivera and Podany.

[slot canyon 1,318]

13 hours ago, WarTiger said:

We haven't seen Left handed pitcher Alexa Nemeth yet either this season. 

Thanks for reminding me.  I really like Alexa and hope she can develop into a contributor.  When I have seen her at some early practices she appeared to have some good ball movement but clearly #5 in the pitching lineup.  Her speed is below the others.  I  have a lot of respect for her effort and spunk.

Older Whiskey, presuming Tannon Snow is back next year, it could potentially give us two very good players at the infield corner positions.  Also, Perry is developing with experience.  She made a terrific catch this past weekend reaching over the visitor dougout.

[ellitor 32,108]

8 hours ago, OlderWhiskey said:

Speaking of positions "crowded" with quality players, where would Snow be if she hadn't had the misfortune to fall ill?  I think we all thought she would play first,but Veach is leading the team in homers, and doing a good job defensively.  Can't sit her.

If she was playing now and all three were hitting well Snow would be at 1st, Veach at 3rd, Coop at 2nd. per Coach Myers just before the season started.

[OlderWhiskey 933]

Thanks for reminding me.  Coop has been a fixture at third so long, it's hard to imagine her somewhere else.

[4WDE 89]

On 3/5/2017 at 4:48 PM, slot canyon said:

To date, I do not believe we have seen Laney Joyner (SS) or Gutierrez (C).  Earlier I saw both in practices and I thought both gave a good account of themselves.  I can see that unless we have some injuries at these positions there would not be meaningful playing time for these two players and I expect to see them both working into the line up next year.  Also, next years class has another catcher (Tissier) and 3 middle infielders.  Also hopeful (as coach stated) Tannon Snow gets medically stable and returns.  I feel next years team could be special, especially if we get some quality depth at pitcher (development of Swindle and 2 pitchers in the class next year.  This years team has been better than I expected.  So many positions are getting "crowded" with quality players.

Word is Joyner and Gutierrez are planned RS for this year. Tissier is listed as catcher, but can also play 1B/OF.  2 of the MIF's can play OF.  Harris is a deadly LHP when she is on. Competition breeds constant improvement.  Will get to see exactly where we are in next 4 weeks.