lamar1 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 OK not to pile on here but an observation. Regarding Gilligan baseball and Davis baseball. I started school at Lu in '80. I didn't play but was close to the team back then, even the New Yorkers! (One of them was in my wedding!!) I believe Gilligan recruited different guys during his tenure. Generally, it always seemed Gilligan looked for strapping 6'2"-6'4 guys at all positions who'd in turn grow stronger as they matured. Are the current guys maxed out physically more or less upon arrival? Bunch of corner infielders, outfielders and pitchers under 6' Makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 One advantage Gilligan still had in the 80s was that most northern schools did not have indoor practice facilities so with his northeast connections he was able to get players that aren't really available today, but you may have something on the type/physical characteristics of the players. It seems like there is still a place for smaller players in the field but most pitchers are bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin tane Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 One advantage Gilligan still had in the 80s was that most northern schools did not have indoor practice facilities so with his northeast connections he was able to get players that aren't really available today, but you may have something on the type/physical characteristics of the players. It seems like there is still a place for smaller players in the field but most pitchers are bigger. Height doesnt mean a damn thing when it comes to hitting or fielding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamar1 Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 Height doesnt mean a damn thing when it comes to hitting or fielding WE have nothing but short squatty guys. Few Rangier type guys. Size sure does matter especially pitchers. Tired of all the articles about this & that recruiting class being "ranked." We're in 7th place in the SLC,!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexGator Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 OK not to pile on here but an observation. Regarding Gilligan baseball and Davis baseball. I started school at Lu in '80. I didn't play but was close to the team back then, even the New Yorkers! (One of them was in my wedding!!) I believe Gilligan recruited different guys during his tenure. Generally, it always seemed Gilligan looked for strapping 6'2"-6'4 guys at all positions who'd in turn grow stronger as they matured. Are the current guys maxed out physically more or less upon arrival? Bunch of corner infielders, outfielders and pitchers under 6' Makes a difference Look at what MLB wants- they draft the 5 guys in the middle over the 4 guys in the corners. I guess it's about them wanting people with the skills and abilities to field the 110 MPH balls off the bat. Not saying I agree with it, but they want guys who can throw it 100 MPH and guys who can field it even faster. Maybe I'm too old school, but I love a guy who can walk up there and scare the snot out of the fielders where they take an extra 2 steps back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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