All Things Gopher Baseball

[Goldy Gopher]

No they play Maryland. They miss Michigan, Illinois, Purdue and Ohio State.

Yep at home, I screwed them and Michigan up somehow.

 

[DarrenTheGreek]

Cmon where's the schedule? I'm jonsing for some college baseball!

 

[Good KNight]

Gophers Baseball Announces 2022 Schedule - University of Minnesota Athletics

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Baseball program has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming 2022 season.

gophersports.com

Here u go!!!

 

[Good KNight]

I looked at Florida Atlantic and u can get a conference pass for about $7 a game!

 

[SomeGopherFan]

Here are the 2021 records and RPI for the non-conference opponents:

Florida Atlantic, 32-25, 57
Florida Gulf Coast, 28-20, 73
Indiana State, 31-21, 38
Saint Thomas, DII
South Dakota State, 15-32, 246
West Virginia, 25-27, 75
Kansas, 30-27, 64
Notre Dame, 34-13, 5
North Dakota State, 39-19, 91
Air Force, 26-22, 56
Creighton, 24-15, 115
Western Illinois, 11-29, 261
Nebraska-Omaha, 22-25, 214

 

[DarrenTheGreek]

Looks like a definite downgrade of the non-conference schedule from what we've seen the past few years pre-COVID. But considering the way the 2021 season went sideways that's probably a good thing. Can't wait for February!

 

[Good KNight]

We are super excited to see the team back in action with all the new talent ons board.

 

[Good KNight]

How many days until 18th February?

Count down every day to 18th February, with your own customizable countdown clock.

days.to

I am getting excited.

 

[Good KNight]

Cody Kelly not on the roster after Fall?

 

[Goldy Gopher]

Cody Kelly not on the roster after Fall?

Thought I posted it here but D1 had him in the transfer portal when I looked earlier this fall.

 

[Good KNight]

Looks like NIAC to me?

 

[Goldy Gopher]

Looks like NIAC to me?

D1 hasn't updated most of the guys destinations but I wouldn't be surprised

 

[Good KNight]

I do not quite understand why a 2020 high recruit does this?

 

[Mokes1990]

Cody Kelly not on the roster after Fall?

Transferred out to NIAC

 

[Mokes1990]

I do not quite understand why a 2020 high recruit does this?

Miscommunication on expectations

 

[Good KNight]

Gopher practices started and going well. 30 days til 1st game!

 

[Gophers1992]

Gopher practices started and going well. 30 days til 1st game!

As I'm somewhat of a casual observer of the program, is the general thought that last year was an anomaly, or are we in for a rough season again?

 

[Good KNight]

Looks to me like the pitching staff is great and not sure of the batting yet. Next few weeks will tell a lot.

 

[Goldy Gopher]

Found a Gopher preview with Coach on youtube. Also read the D1baseball preview and they have the Gophers in the bottom 3rd of the conference but do say they have a lot of bounceback candidates which could push them much higher up the standings.

 

[Goldy Gopher]

Tucker Novotny no longer listed on the roster. Anyone know what the situation is there? Disappointing he was a guy I expected to make an impact.
Bennett Theisen added back onto the roster now.

 

[Good KNight]

And Danny Davis added late as well.

 

[Goldy Gopher]

And Danny Davis added late as well.

Saw that as well and to be honest have never heard of Davis, assuming he won the spot in a tryout battle or something?

 

[Good KNight]

Intra squad games start TODAY!!!
Will soon see how ready we are.

 

[TNGophfan]

Where are they playing them?

 

[Good KNight]

I assume they are simulated games at the practice facility.

 

[Lincoln gopher]

Looks to me like the pitching staff is great and not sure of the batting yet. Next few weeks will tell a lot.

Interested in your thoughts as to who is going to stand out on the pitching staff? The Gophers have a pile of pitchers on the roster.

 

[Good KNight]

Well looks like the Thursday starters for the 1st simulated game are Schoeberl and Rooney.
Then Saturday is maybe Ireland, Maldonado, Massey?
Then Sunday is Clausen, Liffrig.

Relievers look to be Semb, Malec, Klassen.

Klassen is my pick to be a world beater but after not throwing for a year they surely will go very slow with him. 98 in workouts.

Lots of sorting to do but those are my guesses.

 

[Lincoln gopher]

Well looks like the Thursday starters for the 1st simulated game are Schoeberl and Rooney.
Then Saturday is maybe Ireland, Maldonado, Massey?
Then Sunday is Clausen, Liffrig.

Relievers look to be Semb, Malec, Klassen.

Klassen is my pick to be a world beater but after not throwing for a year they surely will go very slow with him. 98 in workouts.

Lots of sorting to do but those are my guesses.

Thanks for your imput.

 

[Goldy Gopher]

Interested in your thoughts as to who is going to stand out on the pitching staff? The Gophers have a pile of pitchers on the roster.

Looking like Ireland and Maldonado are the top 2 guys right now. Liffrig and Holetz are both veterans that have had solid moments. Semb is a big pickup may end up closing. Malec and Clausen are the two freshmen who should contribute. Sounds like Massey could really rebound this year. Culliver and Schoeberl both have some experience and should have roles. Skoro and DeLuga have changed a few things and have heard DeLuga looks much different than last season. Klassen has been absolutely electric but like Good KNight mentioned he will be on a very tight pitch count probably at least until conference play. Klassen probably gives 1 inning a weekend through non-con, maybe the opener type philosophy the Rays use?

 

[DarrenTheGreek]

Malec was very good in HS last year. Saw him hitting low to mid 90s consistently and was controlling games against other D1 prospects. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do.