Offseason Thread

[Shockm]

NIL is the reason for many of the moves. We are WAY behind in a race we were never going to win in the first place.

If the new AD can get a handle on how resources need to be allocated, he may be the key. We have a lot of resources here in Wichita to be able to compete for NIL and other athletics needs, but the teams have to win, the donors have to feel that their donations are being spent efficiently, and the resources have to be organized. People aren't going to throw money down a hole in the ground.

[shoxlax]

Some of our players should be able to get NIL deals from Vornado Fans.

[1972Shocker]

Excellent point. Here's another thing. What incentive do the coaches have to treat the kids well if they're just going to bolt? If there's going to be no loyalty from the student athlete, expect none from the staff (eventually). JMO

And also SMDH, violently.

It kind of makes it hard to hang in with a struggling program just to "support the players" when you can't expect any reciprocity in terms of loyalty and commitment. I don't know about anyone else but it certainly is putting a damper on my enthusiasm for college sports in general.

Baseball in particular was one of the worst, if not the worst, collegiate sports for managing a roster. Now with the ease of transferring and the NIL arms race it is worse than it has ever been.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Some of our players should be able to get NIL deals from Vornado Fans.

[1972Shocker]

At the very least you would think Vornado would sponsor a fan of the game selection.

[shoxlax]

Is there a way to get a list of these 4,000 college baseball players in the portal?

[NCAABound]

Is there a way to get a list of these 4,000 college baseball players in the portal?

Last I knew the actual portal isn't viewable by the public...but you can get snippets by the media who research social media, etc.

[SB Shock]

Is there a way to get a list of these 4,000 college baseball players in the portal?

d1 Baseball says one for baseball is coming soon. Was not able to find one otherwise except for conference listings

2022 D1Baseball Transfer Tracker • D1Baseball


FYI, here is one for Basketball (they also have football).

2022 College Basketball Transfer Portal (247sports.com)

Also verbal commits has one for basketball

Verbal Commits | D1 Players Transferring in 2022

[1972Shocker]

The transfer portal deadline for spring sports is July 1. I don't know if that deadline includes July 1st or is on or before June 30th. In any case, the portal closes at the end of this week.

[1972Shocker]

Cameron had an okay year. He was outstanding over the first 2/3rds of the season with a 0.61 ERA over 44 innings. However, Cameron struggled quite a bit down the stretch with an ERA of 9.78 in 23 innings over his final 6 starts.

Not exactly sure what the mechanics are for the selection of these award winners but for my money I would have picked Shocker hammer and javelin throwers, Michael Bryan and Taran Taylor, as my co-winners of this category.

[WstateU]

[1972Shocker]

Updated stats as of July 5th (in red if worse, in green if better) for Shocker players in the Northwoods League vs 2 weeks ago:

Some early stats from the Northwoods League:

Position Players:
Xavier Caserrilla (La Crosse Loggers): .258 BA (8-31); .817 OPS | .174 BA (12-69); .559 OPS - Xavier trying to make us feel better about him entering the portal
Kyte McDonald (Fon Du Lac Spiders): .184 BA (9-49); .639 OPS | .235 BA (19-81); .795 OPS
Seth Stroh (Wisconsin Rapid Rafters): .097 BA (3-31); .394 OPS | .203 BA (14-69); .715 OPS
Gage Williams (Kenosha Kingfish): .077 BA (2-26; .365 OPS | .215 BA (14-65); .612 OPS

Pitchers:
Caden Favors (Wisconsin Rapid Rafters): 3.38 ERA over 8 innings; 0.88 WHIP; 4K/2BB | 2.40 ERA over 15 innings; 0.80 WHIP; 15K/3BB
Clark Candiotti (Kenosha Kingfish): 0.82 ERA over 22 innings; 0.95 WHIP; 21K/6BB | 2.75 ERA over 36 innings; 1.39 WHIP; 39K/13BB
Matt Wilkinson (Willmar Stingers): 7.45 ERA over 9.2 innings; 1.03 WHIP; 13K/7BB/5HBP | 6.35 ERA over 11.1 innings; 1.24 WHIP; 15K/9BB/5HBP

All the position players have picked it up offensively after very slow starts with the exception of Casserrilla and I guess we don't care at this point other than maybe we don't feel quite as bad that he has chosen to move on. A blessing in disguise maybe.

Caden Favors' and Clark Candiotti's numbers look pretty solid. Candiotti has fallen off from his hot start but his numbers are still good. His has the most innings pitched on the Kingfish staff.

Matt Wilkinson has only pitched 1.2 inning in the last two weeks. He has only allowed 5 hits in 11.1 innings but he pays for the walks and hit batters.

[WuDrWu]

Several of the guys have left their summer assignments. Clearly summer ball isn't what it used to be.

Also added a commitment from transfer Sayer Diederich. Most recently at Southern Nevada. Spent 2 years at Nebraska with minimal stats. He may have been injured at NU because after Covid 20 and then 21 he was listed as a Freshman this spring at SN. We'll see.

[1972Shocker]

Updated stats as of July 6th (in red if worse, in green if better) for Shocker players in the California Collegiate League vs 2 weeks ago:

Position Players:
Jordan Rogers (Arroyo Seco Saints): .188 BA (3-16); .722 OPS | .189 BA (7-37); .664 OPS
Cooper Harris (Arroyo Seco Saints); .091 BA (1-11); .503 OPS | .207 BA (6-29); .730 OPS


Pitchers:
Robert Cranz (Santa Barbara Foresters): 7.10 ERA over 6.1 innings; 1.74 WHIP; 10K / 4BB | 4.11 ERA over 15.1 innings; 1.32 WHIP; 21K / 9BB
Payton Tolle (Santa Barbara Foresters); 5.40 ERA over 5.0 innings; 1.41 WHIP; 4K / 3 BB | 2.91 ERA over 21.2 innings; 1.25 WHIP; 19K / 6 BB

I like the trend the stats show for Cranz and Tolle. Cranz needs to cut down on his walks a little. Both guys have pitched in 4 games. Cranz was the starter in 3 of his 4 appearances and Tolle started in all 4 of his appearances.

[1972Shocker]

Updated stats as of July 6th for Shocker players in the Cape Cod League vs very limited stats 2 weeks ago:

Position Players:
Chuck Ingram (Chatham Anglers): .000 BA (0-7); .125 OPS. 4 strikeouts in 8 at bats. | .088 BA (3-34); .250 OPS. 14 K / 34 AB = 41% K rate. Not helping his draft prospects.
Brock Rodden (Orleans Firebirds): .000 BA (0-7); .125 OPS 2 strikeouts in 8 at bats. | .133 BA (2-15); .321 OPS. Brock last played on June 19th. May have been one of the guys who have left their summer assignment per @WuDrWu

Pitchers:
Cameron Bye (Bourne Braves): 0.00 ERA in 1.2 innings. Gave up 1 hit. No strikeouts and no walks. 0.00 ERA in 9.2 innings over 5 appearances all in relief. 0.93 WHIP; 6K / 2BB.