hokie-baseball Stories - Gobbler Country
Five drafted Hokie baseball players still unsigned
From Mark Berman of the Roanoke Times: Austin Wates, Mathew Price, Buddy Sosnoskie, Jesse Hahn and Tim Smalling still haven't signed after being taken in June's MLB Draft. Hahn intends to sign, Smalling is coming back and the other three have until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday to make up their minds. ...
Joe Saunders 7-Hit CG Beats A's
Halos Heaven has the details on Joe Saunders' gem last night against the A's. Saunders struggled early in the year, but is 4-1, 2.63 (14 ER/48.0 IP) in his last seven starts to lower his ERA from 7.04 to 4.35. He was 1-5 and gave up 24 ER in 30.2 IP in his first six starts of the season....
Wates and Hahn Among Best Available for Day 2 of MLB Draft
Andy Seiler of MLB Bonus Baby has Jesse Hahn as the 6th-best and Austin Wates as the 12th-best players available in the MLB Draft entering Day 2. Rounds 2-30 will take place today. http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/8/1506771/best-players-availble-for-day-two
"Hahn will get the chance to redeem himself during the ACC Tournament. He's slated to start...
"Hahn will get the chance to redeem himself during the ACC Tournament. He's slated to start Saturday against North Carolina State. Depending on what happens in the first two games of pool play, that Saturday game could decide whether the Hokies make it to the championship round. There's sure to be...
"Wates doesn't fit a particular profile well because he's a college outfielder with tools and...
"Wates doesn't fit a particular profile well because he's a college outfielder with tools and because it's not totally clear what position he should play. What he does consistently well is hit and run, though he doesn't project to have power. He could be an everyday left fielder or maybe play...
ACC Baseball Tournament Preview
Gobbler Country writer Josh Parcell has an extensive breakdown of this week's ACC baseball tournament at his personal blog, ACC Mania. Josh thinks the Wahoos will beat the Hokies in the championship game on Sunday. http://accmania.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/acc-baseball-tournament-preview/
A VT-FSU Baseball Preview
The College Baseball Blog breaks down our match-up with Florida State. Looks like the Hokies will be lucky to come away with one win during the three-game series. Remember, you can see Sunday's game at 1 p.m. EDT on Fox Sports Florida....
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