2026 Roster Discussion

[NoahPerez]

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Are they in the running for the ND Catcher?

No

 

[Zbrod95]

I think 1-2 of them leaves, and they’re looking for a catcher

I put a catcher up earlier with a real strong bat. Hope they at least looked into him.

 

[Allabouttheu95]

The point is actually that you conflate valid criticism of him for “hate”. I don’t think anyone here truly hates the man. They may have strong feelings about his ability as our HC, but I doubt there’s actual hate.

And you were the one that brought his dead son into it with your response to the sarcastic Mario post you misread. And you did it using it as a shield to white knight for some perceived slight against JD *when the post wasn’t even critical of JD*. You were looking for an excuse to get offended on JD’s behalf. Be better.

The dude is a known slurper for the athletic department. Has been for a decade plus. The fact that jd losing his son is even discussed on here is totally missing the mark. Unimaginable tragedy but in no way should we be equating it to poor job performance as a skipper or pitching coach. But it’s UM athletics so no surprise because it’s a mom and pop shop

 

[kanin81]

I think 1-2 of them leaves, and they’re looking for a catcher

Do you which players they are going after? Transfer rumors are hard to find.

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Do you which players they are going after? Transfer rumors are hard to find.

I have heard a few but no idea if there’s any traction on them.

Looking at a young starting pitcher from ECU and a power bullpen arm from Iowa. Also heard they’re in the mix for a small school outfielder. Thinking it was VMI or VCU.

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

And pursuing a starting pitcher from Grand Canyon. Heard that one a few days ago.

 

[MedleyCane]

And pursuing a starting pitcher from Grand Canyon. Heard that one a few days ago.

Was it this guy?

Ole Miss baseball lands first commitment out of the transfer portal

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www.on3.com

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Was it this guy?

Ole Miss baseball lands first commitment out of the transfer portal

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www.on3.com

No it was a right handed pitcher.

 

[kanin81]

I have heard a few but no idea if there’s any traction on them.

Looking at a young starting pitcher from ECU and a power bullpen arm from Iowa. Also heard they’re in the mix for a small school outfielder. Thinking it was VMI or VCU.

I'm assuming it is Bradley Zayac from ECU, and Sam Hart from iowa. Couldn't find anything on the outfielder

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

I'm assuming it is Bradley Zayac from ECU, and Sam Hart from iowa. Couldn't find anything on the outfielder

Zayac is correct. Couldn’t recall the names off the top of my head. Iowa kid is Watts. I’ll look back at the OF name and put it on here when I find it. Had very good numbers.

Grand Canyon kid is Isaac Lyon.

 

[Zbrod95]

I have heard a few but no idea if there’s any traction on them.

Looking at a young starting pitcher from ECU and a power bullpen arm from Iowa. Also heard they’re in the mix for a small school outfielder. Thinking it was VMI or VCU.

The OF : https://d1baseball.com/player/1702656/boston-torres/

ECU SP:

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

Iowa P:

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

VCU wouldn’t have made sense after looking it up.

 

[Zbrod95]

Zayac and Hart are correct. Couldn’t recall the names off the top of my head. I’ll look back at the OF name and put it on here when I find it. Had very good numbers.

Grand Canyon kid is Isaac Lyon.

Are you sure about Hart? He isn’t a power guy based on what I look up.

Isaac Lyon:

Isaac Lyon Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Isaac Lyon Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

Are you sure about Hart? He isn’t a power guy based on what I look up.

Isaac Lyon:

Isaac Lyon Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Isaac Lyon Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

Ya it’s not Hart. Corrected it.. Watts

 

[Zbrod95]

Ya it’s not Hart. Corrected it.. Watts

Aye!!! Let me know if I go 3 for 3!

 

[F-MarioCristobal]

The OF : https://d1baseball.com/player/1702656/boston-torres/

ECU SP:

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

Iowa P:

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

VCU wouldn’t have made sense after looking it up.

These are all correct. Torres has a brother in HS committed to VMI too from what I was told. 2026 kid

Hispanic last name and Boston like the Red Sox. Checks all boxes to be a cane.

 

[Canes_Blooded]

No

How many players do you expect them to add from the portal?

 

[ErickMarreroU]

Today is move-in day for our 2025 class

These are the players I can confirm moved in

Eddie Zaun Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Eddie Zaun Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

Lonzo Drummond Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Lonzo Drummond Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

Jailen Watkins Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jailen Watkins Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

 

[DieHardCane27]

The OF : https://d1baseball.com/player/1702656/boston-torres/

ECU SP:

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Bradley Zayac College Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

Iowa P:

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Anthony Watts College, Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

VCU wouldn’t have made sense after looking it up.

Torres from VMI would be a really good get.

 

[kanin81]

Today is move-in day for our 2025 class

These are the players I can confirm moved in

Eddie Zaun Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Eddie Zaun Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

Lonzo Drummond Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Lonzo Drummond Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

Jailen Watkins Class of 2025 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA

Jailen Watkins Class of 2025 Perfect Game Player Profile

www.perfectgame.org

Zaun is going to have an instant impact next year. His bat will force himself into the lineup. Not sure where he will play.

 

[Plymouth99]

Zaun is going to have an instant impact next year. His bat will force himself into the lineup. Not sure where he will play.

What is Eddie's primary position?
Dude looks put together. Can he attend off season special teams sessions as a long snapper?
There is some serious freshmen talent coming in this class.