Fall World Series

[BenWSU]

Click Here for info

[DUShock]

Thanks for the link. I'm looking forward to getting out there for a couple of games.

[Wuzee]

Rosters have been released ...

http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7500&ATCLID=205003287

Only additions to the roster are Drew Rainey, an on-again, off-again Shocker who played for Cowley County last season; Derek Haas, from Kapaun; and Augusta H.S. OF Tyler Powers.

[1972Shocker]

Sounds like the offense may be even more muted this year with the new bats they will be using.

http://www.kansas.com/2010/09/30/1518278/shockers-adjust-to-new-bats.html

Will we see more emphasis on small-ball tactics from the Shocks? Sac bunts, bunting for hits, hit and runs, stolen bases. Gene has never been a big fan of the sac bunt. I wonder if that will change any with these new bats.

[pogo]

Small ball was always one of the things I enjoyed about college baseball. Lets hope with the new bats the Shox will learn to hit the ball rather than think they can swing for the fences every time up.

[The Mad Hatter]

Sounds like the offense may be even more muted this year with the new bats they will be using.

http://www.kansas.com/2010/09/30/1518278/shockers-adjust-to-new-bats.html

Will we see more emphasis on small-ball tactics from the Shocks? Sac bunts, bunting for hits, hit and runs, stolen bases. Gene has never been a big fan of the sac bunt. I wonder if that will change any with these new bats.

I also wonder whether the new bats will make it easier to lay down a good bunt. You would think that it would be easier to control and deaden a bunt if it isn't coming off the bat with as much force.

[1972Shocker]

I have no problem with making the game safe for the kids. Whether or not these new bats are the way to go is difficult to say.

If they diminish the offense too much it could have a negative impact on the popularity of the sport.

Maybe we will see teams shortening the distance of the outfield fences if the impact is too severe. That might depend on whether you want to try to win with offense or with pitching and defense. Personally, I like a fair balance between the two.

Long Beach State may not give up (or hit) a home run at home this year in the big park they play in.

[The Mad Hatter]

I have no problem with making the game safe for the kids. Whether or not these new bats are the way to go is difficult to say.

If they diminish the offense too much it could have a negative impact on the popularity of the sport.

Maybe we will see teams shortening the distance of the outfield fences if the impact is too severe. That might depend on whether you want to try to win with offense or with pitching and defense. Personally, I like a fair balance between the two.

Long Beach State may not give up (or hit) a home run at home this year in the big park they play in.

Personally, I would prefer wood bats, but understand why it isn't financially viable for colleges to go that route. If these bats play more like wood, without the replacement costs, I'm all for it, even aside from the safety issue.

[1972Shocker]

I have no problem with making the game safe for the kids. Whether or not these new bats are the way to go is difficult to say.

If they diminish the offense too much it could have a negative impact on the popularity of the sport.

Maybe we will see teams shortening the distance of the outfield fences if the impact is too severe. That might depend on whether you want to try to win with offense or with pitching and defense. Personally, I like a fair balance between the two.

Long Beach State may not give up (or hit) a home run at home this year in the big park they play in.

Personally, I would prefer wood bats, but understand why it isn't financially viable for colleges to go that route. If these bats play more like wood, without the replacement costs, I'm all for it, even aside from the safety issue.

I agree with that. I would also prefer wood bats although I guess they are talking about banning the maple bats in MLB because of the way those bats tend to explode every now and then.