Some random musings

First of all, the ACC Baseball Standings site (linked below) is a dumpster fire. The standings suggest ND has played 6 games (1-5), but the Irish have played 7 (2-5). They show Wake as having played 5 games (2-3), but they've actually played 8 (4-4). They show Pitt as having played 5 games (2-3), but they've actually played 6 (3-3). It's 2019; how hard can it be to actually capture the correct number of games each team has played?!?

On the positive side, the site's issues almost hide the fact that we're in dead last, and the only ACC team with a losing record. Great start to the season.

Once again, pitching is our biggest problem, and our pitching numbers are an affront to the sport. Our team ERA (7.50) is dead last--and nearly 3 runs worse than the second-worst team (UVA @ 4.79). We've given up the most hits, walked the most batters, and have the second-most wild pitches. Embarrassing.

Of course, our defense stinks too. We've already committed 14 errors, which is worst in the conference. Our fielding percentage? Also worst in the conference. We're the only team that hasn't caught an opposing base stealer (0/9 in that category). Oh, we also lead the conference in passed balls with 6. Yeesh.

Finally, our offense is...pretty offensive. Second-worst in runs per game, third-worst in OBP, fourth-worst in SLG, and fourth-worst in strikeouts. In other words, we don't put the ball in play very much, we don't get on base much, and we don't hit with much power. Other than that, I see a lot of potential in this team.

It really is remarkable how far this program has fallen under Sally's watch...

Click here for link at http://www.theacc.com/standings.aspx?standings=33&path=baseb