Longhorn Baseball Update

[Donald Boyles]

Kacy Clemens pitched in his 1st outing on Sunday night. This was his 1st outing since the spring of '13..

Clemens came in for relief and went 1 full inning, gave up 3 hits and 1 run..

This past weekend I ran into Skip Johnson at a tournament.. He was looking at 3 prospect...

 

[Lukus Alderman]

Well, I guess being a little rusty is to be expected.

 

[Kylie Hopkins]

While I understand Kacy is talented in many baseball positions, I prefer him at first.

 

[Matt Cotcher]

Thanks, Don - appreciate the intel.

 

[joeywa]

While I understand Kacy is talented in many baseball positions, I prefer him at first.

He was a pretty good pitcher from what I understand prior to his injury.  Pitching depth does not hurt, so if he's able to get back to the bump, I'm OK with it.  I also don't think it will significantly limit his time at 1B this season. 

 

[streettopeschel]

He was a pretty good pitcher from what I understand prior to his injury.  Pitching depth does not hurt, so if he's able to get back to the bump, I'm OK with it.  I also don't think it will significantly limit his time at 1B this season.

maybe he'll turn into a poor-man's brooks kieschnick. that wouldn't suck.

 

[Donald Boyles]

While I understand Kacy is talented in many baseball positions, I prefer him at first.

Let's just say that he has a higher upside off of the bump then at 1st..

 

[Bear19]

He is a damn good fielder but he has to hit much better to be my starting first baseman.

 

[armadillo slim]

i saw a lot of games this year and i'll bet he won a half dozen with his glove alone.

we had a lot of one run games and he saved a bunch with his fielding.  his hitting will improve, as will his power, but he doesn't have to hit a lot better to still be on first base in my estimation.

 

[Bear19]

i saw a lot of games this year and i'll bet he won a half dozen with his glove alone.

we had a lot of one run games and he saved a bunch with his fielding. his hitting will improve, as will his power, but he doesn't have to hit a lot better to still be on first base in my estimation.

Sorry slim. I meant to say he has to bunt a lot better.

 

[Matt Cotcher]

i saw a lot of games this year and i'll bet he won a half dozen with his glove alone.

we had a lot of one run games and he saved a bunch with his fielding.  his hitting will improve, as will his power, but he doesn't have to hit a lot better to still be on first base in my estimation.

I wholeheartedly agree with this. 

There's no doubt in my mind that he projects to MLB better as a pitcher than a first baseman. But that doesn't mean that's where Augie & Skip need him the most.

If he throws well enough to earn time on the hill, I'll be pleased for him. If that double duty/distraction lowers his performance at 1B....let's just say I'm glad I'm not the coach at that point.

 

[Donald Boyles]

I wholeheartedly agree with this. 

There's no doubt in my mind that he projects to MLB better as a pitcher than a first baseman. But that doesn't mean that's where Augie & Skip need him the most.

If he throws well enough to earn time on the hill, I'll be pleased for him. If that double duty/distraction lowers his performance at 1B....let's just say I'm glad I'm not the coach at that point.

This is where I am glad that Skip Johnson is in control of that decision..

 

[Donald Boyles]

Kacy worked two innings last night to earn that "W"

 

[Bear19]

Kacy worked two innings last night to the tat "W"

English?

 

[UTPhil2006]

While I understand Kacy is talented in many baseball positions, I prefer him at first.

While I'll probably miss his glove at first, I most definitely won't miss his bat at first.

That being said, there has to be made room for Cantu.  Cantu/Barrera can both play 1B or C and both provide a very significant upgrade at the plate.

 

[Donald Boyles]

While I'll probably miss his glove at first, I most definitely won't miss his bat at first.

That being said, there has to be made room for Cantu.  Cantu/Barrera can both play 1B or C and both provide a very significant upgrade at the plate.

Also watch for Mike McCann....

 

[Donald Boyles]

Roger Clemens is in attendance watching his son on the mound, Kacy is pitching for the Woodland Strykers with an 8-1 lead in the 4th