No doubt that the Belt plays some very good college baseball, but we've been able to hang close with most of them. We haven't ever had the bullpen to put games away though. With all the pitchers in this class, I'm really hoping that isn't still an issue. We will see. I don't think we win the conference, but I think Kermit has taken the right steps.AppGrad78 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:09 pmAgreed.Yosef84 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:51 pmWith the incoming group Kermit has recruited (both freshmen and transfers) and the super seniors returning, I feel VERY good about App having a winning record this spring. I'm no authority on these things, but I've never seen a group this impressive coming in at App.
Our biggest problem is the conference in which we play. These guys play big boy baseball. Plus, our out-of-conference schedule isn’t quite as tough as last year but still pretty stout.
I'm really not sure he's on the hot seat. He took over a program that was in terrible shape. I do think that less than 50% would be disappointing this Spring.