Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted December 21, 2021 My FishDuck Friends....there are some GOOD PLAYERS on this team, do check the information below! (Press Release sent from Oregon Athletics) EUGENE, Ore. – Collegiate Baseball released its preseason poll for the 2022 season with Oregon ranked 21st heading into the season. Oregon is coming off a 2021 campaign that saw the Ducks return to postseason play by hosting the Eugene Regional, where they advanced to the championship game. Oregon finished the 2021 season 39-16 and second in the Pac-12 Conference with a 20-10 league record. Oregon returns 20 letter winners from last year’s squad, including six starters among position players and nine members of a pitching staff that finished the season with a 3.71 ERA. A pair of All-Americans, left fielder Tanner Smith and closer Kolby Somers, highlight the returnees. Oregon Team Information The Ducks return 20 letter winners (11 position players/9 pitchers). Two All-Americans (Tanner Smith – Collegiate Baseball; Kolby Somers – NCBWA) return to lead the team. The Ducks return starters at catcher (Jack Scanlon), second base (Gavin Grant), third base (Sam Nowitzki), shortstop (Josh Kasevich), left field (Smith) and centerfield (Anthony Hall). The Ducks return two of their three leading hitters from last season in Smith (.324/.417/.533) and Kasevich (.324/.397/.444). The Ducks’ pitching staff returns six pitchers that made double-digit appearances, including team-leader Isaac Ayon (22 appearances) and Andrew Mosiello (21 appearances). Somers earned first-team All-Pac-12 Conference honors after finishing 2-2 with a 3.08 ERA and 11 saves, while holding opposing batters to a .149 average. The Ducks added six transfers from four-year colleges, two junior college transfers and nine high school players. Oregon opens its season Feb. 18-21 at San Diego with its first home series Feb. 25-28 vs. St. John's. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted December 21, 2021 It was so refreshing to say goodbye to Horton-ball last season, it almost didn't matter how well they played. But they played very well, and despite losing some key players, look to be ready to have PK Park, along with The Jane, rockin' this spring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 3 Share Posted December 21, 2021 In the other article....there was a segment about a little-known pitcher transferring from British Columbia, and this is the kind gem-finding-polishing that Coach Waz does. Makes it fun to follow! Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
