Comments on: The D3baseball.com All-American team http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/ News, notes and commentary about Division III baseball Sun, 30 May 2010 20:07:24 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Spence http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 Spence Sat, 24 May 2008 05:53:43 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1612 Not to try to overshadow the d3 list, but the ABCA team has been selected. http://www.titans.uwosh.edu/NCAAChampionship/2008/BaseHits/AllAmericans.html David is POY. Of the guys noted here... Coe 1st team Yacko 1st team Kulik 1st team Devlin 2nd team Tone 2nd team Dimitroff 2nd team No one from Juniata. No one from Mount St. Joseph. No duplicates at any position on the first team except UT. Trinity had three guys that pitch for them selected in the 1st 2 teams. The last time I can find record of that happening was in 1992 with Huffman, Mettler and Frafjord at Marietta, the ONLY other time it's ever happened. Huffman was the only first teamer of the MC trio in 92, making Trinity the first to ever place 2 on the first team and one on the 2nd. Chapman had 2 pitchers on the first team for the 3rd straight year and a pitcher on the first team for the 4th straight year. The last time a national champion did not have a 1st team ABCA all-american pitcher was in 2001 and 2002. Before that the last time was 1997. Between 92 and 96, no champion had one. Don't know if that's meaningless trivia or indicative of a paradigm shift in which a top end pitcher is essential. If it's the latter, then Trinity and Chapman are on a collision course. Not to try to overshadow the d3 list, but the ABCA team has been selected.

http://www.titans.uwosh.edu/NCAAChampionship/2008/BaseHits/AllAmericans.html

David is POY.

Of the guys noted here…
Coe 1st team
Yacko 1st team
Kulik 1st team
Devlin 2nd team
Tone 2nd team
Dimitroff 2nd team
No one from Juniata.
No one from Mount St. Joseph.

No duplicates at any position on the first team except UT.

Trinity had three guys that pitch for them selected in the 1st 2 teams. The last time I can find record of that happening was in 1992 with Huffman, Mettler and Frafjord at Marietta, the ONLY other time it’s ever happened. Huffman was the only first teamer of the MC trio in 92, making Trinity the first to ever place 2 on the first team and one on the 2nd.

Chapman had 2 pitchers on the first team for the 3rd straight year and a pitcher on the first team for the 4th straight year.

The last time a national champion did not have a 1st team ABCA all-american pitcher was in 2001 and 2002. Before that the last time was 1997. Between 92 and 96, no champion had one. Don’t know if that’s meaningless trivia or indicative of a paradigm shift in which a top end pitcher is essential.

If it’s the latter, then Trinity and Chapman are on a collision course.

]]> By: admin http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1595 admin Fri, 23 May 2008 23:49:22 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1595 Reader: Similar to the process we use for D3football.com and D3hoops.com All-Americans, which are very well received. There are about 240 football teams, 395 men's basketball teams and 425 women's basketball teams. It's nice to see the Juniata contingent here. Wish we heard from you year-round and not just when you feel someone's been wronged. That's how we're going to grow the D3baseball community the way the others have grown. Reader:

Similar to the process we use for D3football.com and D3hoops.com All-Americans, which are very well received. There are about 240 football teams, 395 men’s basketball teams and 425 women’s basketball teams.

It’s nice to see the Juniata contingent here. Wish we heard from you year-round and not just when you feel someone’s been wronged. That’s how we’re going to grow the D3baseball community the way the others have grown.

]]> By: d3reader http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1590 d3reader Fri, 23 May 2008 22:07:47 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1590 This team isn't legitimate. Who selects this? Is there a group in each region that evaluates and forwards names to a selection committee? Or are a bunch of un-identified web guys trying to follow all of D-III baseball (Ha! - there's only about 360 of 'em, and I'm sure you're doing a thorough job...) then getting getting together over a beer to pick their own All-America team? There are guys on this team who were not even all-conference at those positions!!! The "d3baseball.com all-america team" is a joke. And not even a very funny one. This team isn’t legitimate. Who selects this? Is there a group in each region that evaluates and forwards names to a selection committee? Or are a bunch of un-identified web guys trying to follow all of D-III baseball (Ha! – there’s only about 360 of ‘em, and I’m sure you’re doing a thorough job…) then getting getting together over a beer to pick their own All-America team? There are guys on this team who were not even all-conference at those positions!!!
The “d3baseball.com all-america team” is a joke. And not even a very funny one.

]]> By: BaseballFan http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 BaseballFan Fri, 23 May 2008 18:38:59 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1585 I think its funny the talk about weather, i dont doubt the "chilly" temps in Texas I dont think they compare to Minnesota. Average high in Abilene, texas in January low 50/60s, in April high 80s. In Minnesota in January you hope to see double digits, in April you hope to get out of the 50s. I typed in Duluth MN into trusty weather.com On april 1st it was 43 degrees, may 1st it was 40. Abilene TX 66 degrees on april 1st, may 1st 91 degrees I agree it might be feel cold in Texas, just dont think it compares to Minnesota weather and its pretty hard to hit a homerun in 30 degree weather, cant feel your fingers and the ball doesnt not fly I think its funny the talk about weather, i dont doubt the “chilly” temps in Texas I dont think they compare to Minnesota. Average high in Abilene, texas in January low 50/60s, in April high 80s. In Minnesota in January you hope to see double digits, in April you hope to get out of the 50s.

I typed in Duluth MN into trusty weather.com On april 1st it was 43 degrees, may 1st it was 40.

Abilene TX 66 degrees on april 1st, may 1st 91 degrees
I agree it might be feel cold in Texas, just dont think it compares to Minnesota weather and its pretty hard to hit a homerun in 30 degree weather, cant feel your fingers and the ball doesnt not fly

]]> By: d3baseballfan http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 d3baseballfan Fri, 23 May 2008 15:58:48 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1578 I agree with sbuPitch on Kaufman (Juniata) not being on the list. I saw him play several times this spring. On multiple occasions, he was intentionally walked with no one on base and no outs to start an inning. On several occasions, his team was leading by 8+ runs when he issued the IBB. That is a new form of respect or coaches trying to keep their jobs. Hopefully, the ABCA will not make the same error of omission. I agree with sbuPitch on Kaufman (Juniata) not being on the list. I saw him play several times this spring. On multiple occasions, he was intentionally walked with no one on base and no outs to start an inning. On several occasions, his team was leading by 8+ runs when he issued the IBB. That is a new form of respect or coaches trying to keep their jobs. Hopefully, the ABCA will not make the same error of omission.

]]> By: Ralph Turner http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1577 Ralph Turner Fri, 23 May 2008 12:34:35 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1577 Dukes, the FAQ on the front page under National Tournament gives the definition of "in-region". Dukes, the FAQ on the front page under National Tournament gives the definition of “in-region”.

]]> By: Ralph Turner http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1576 Ralph Turner Fri, 23 May 2008 12:33:04 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1576 dukes, here is the definition of "in-region". http://www.d3baseball.com/faq/category/NCAA+Tournament See Question #5 dukes, here is the definition of “in-region”.

http://www.d3baseball.com/faq/category/NCAA+Tournament

See Question #5

]]> By: Major Texan http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1575 Major Texan Fri, 23 May 2008 05:07:48 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1575 Yes... I'm quite sure you do have the clothes. Living in Minnesota, you may be familiar with the North Stars hockey team - you know, the one that moved to Texas and became the Dallas Stars? Complete with Mike Modano? Yes, they're the ones. Now, when they get to play on their home ice during the playoffs, both teams complain about what the humidity does to the ice conditions. The connection between that explanation and baseball is this... we don't have very much humidity to help us melt our "ice" on baseball diamonds in February and March, so we play on. (And yes, it's true that San Antonio being further South and closer to the Gulf provides a few degrees of warmer air, and a little more humidity, but it still gets cold there.) And as far as the ocean not being in San Antonio - they have a terrific Riverwalk with some of the best food in the world. Ya'll come, as we say in the deep south. Yes… I’m quite sure you do have the clothes. Living in Minnesota, you may be familiar with the North Stars hockey team – you know, the one that moved to Texas and became the Dallas Stars? Complete with Mike Modano? Yes, they’re the ones. Now, when they get to play on their home ice during the playoffs, both teams complain about what the humidity does to the ice conditions. The connection between that explanation and baseball is this… we don’t have very much humidity to help us melt our “ice” on baseball diamonds in February and March, so we play on. (And yes, it’s true that San Antonio being further South and closer to the Gulf provides a few degrees of warmer air, and a little more humidity, but it still gets cold there.) And as far as the ocean not being in San Antonio – they have a terrific Riverwalk with some of the best food in the world. Ya’ll come, as we say in the deep south.

]]> By: Ralph Turner http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1574 Ralph Turner Fri, 23 May 2008 02:18:06 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1574 FAQ on in-region games http://www.d3baseball.com/faq/category/NCAA+Tournament Question #5 FAQ on in-region games

http://www.d3baseball.com/faq/category/NCAA+Tournament

Question #5

]]> By: dukes http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2008/05/20/the-d3baseballcom-all-american-team/comment-page-1/#comment-1573 dukes Fri, 23 May 2008 01:41:29 +0000 http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/?p=94#comment-1573 Interesting idea. What do you mean you are "in region" games? I guess I didnt know that, because I cant believe you wualify in-region based on distance! And it might be a hard leave the oceans of Florida for the middle of Texas. That would be like leaving Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes, and going to South Dakota...and nobody wants to do that!! (sorry to any SD residents out there!!) I think it would be great to make a trip to Texas and play the "big boys" down there, but as I am sure it is for you guys, teams have been going certain places for years and change is hard. Besides, I do not know what year to year contracts schools here have. Finally, I have no say, but it would be GREAT to watch some good baseball. Maybe you Texas people will show some hospitality and foot the bill to make the trip, then I am sure it would be a done deal! And dont worry Major Texan, we have plenty of clothes "in da' Nort! Interesting idea. What do you mean you are “in region” games? I guess I didnt know that, because I cant believe you wualify in-region based on distance!

And it might be a hard leave the oceans of Florida for the middle of Texas. That would be like leaving Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes, and going to South Dakota…and nobody wants to do that!! (sorry to any SD residents out there!!) I think it would be great to make a trip to Texas and play the “big boys” down there, but as I am sure it is for you guys, teams have been going certain places for years and change is hard. Besides, I do not know what year to year contracts schools here have. Finally, I have no say, but it would be GREAT to watch some good baseball. Maybe you Texas people will show some hospitality and foot the bill to make the trip, then I am sure it would be a done deal! And dont worry Major Texan, we have plenty of clothes “in da’ Nort!

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