UC Davis recently rec’d the 11.7 scholarships allowed. I think last year... Before that, they were at 9.something... About time! This is the work of the A.D. Dr. Kevin Blue.. Probably one of the best things to happen to UCD baseball.. The future is bright!!!

Lights are in the works! They have been for a long time, but it is getting close now.. New all weather batting cages going in this Summer.... Word has it that Weiser will start against UNR on Tuesday.. I can’t make it, but will be watching.. Kevin Blue is adamant about bringing the baseball field and facilities up to Big West par... I think the next 5 years will bring many changes for the better.. Go Aggies!!

Great start for the Aggies! The UNC starting pitching looked good, but the bullpen is hurting. A problem all too familiar with Aggie fans.. This season looks to bolster a pretty solid bullpen for the Aggies. Starting pitching was sound, bats looked good. Defense was sharp. Lots to look forward to this season. ASU will be a good test to see where the Aggies are at.. GO get ‘em boys!!!!
On a side note, Sasaki is expected to return in the next 4 weeks or so.

Once again, good pitching, good defense and some pretty dangerous sticks. We were able to put it all together. Nice to see the total team effort. 1 game at a time. A great player can win a game, a great team can win ‘em all!

Great game for the Aggies! Every aspect of the game was played well. They put if all together and played to their potential out of the gate. Keep it up Aggies!!

It’s game day and the 2018 roster eludes us still. The rotation is as expected. I got something right (to start anyways). Loar is on the mend, Wieser is probably starting on Monday vs. Stanford. Just don’t know who the bullpen is other than Trautner. Would be nice to see the roster.. Go Aggies!!

Evans Diamond is an average collegiate stadium. The cool thing about it is the local support. They draw good crowds to all games. The surrounding area is sketchy when you get off campus, but still a great atmosphere to catch a game. Parking sucks!

Still no roster. Five days to opening game. I stand corrected!

I think they are still making some tweaks. Should be out in a week or so....

Barraza could be a wild card. Looked pretty good in the series. Limited action last year, but a crafty south paw that could do very well behind our right handed starters. Maybe even a starter candidate himself?

Regarding Loar, This is his Senior year. From what I hear, he will be pitching through the arm trouble from the bullpen as he can. Too bad. I like his fiery way about him... Would like to see lots of him the season..

I think Salazar graduated. I agree, Kelly never got a chance to get settled in. Hopefully he will have a sizeable role. He is the guy that will be coming back next year, and defensively, he is superior. Tough to keep the proven bats on the bench though.. Again, Anderson at first opens Kelly’s door, instead of a youngster anchoring the corner..

By the way, Loar is.nursing his arm. Not sure what is going on there, but I guess he is out of consideration as a starter for now..

Looking at that lineup, lots of experience! Even Pluschkell can put a charge on a ball on occassion. Not knowing anything about Gedestad, You put Anderson at 1B, that puts Kelly in the outfield which is superior defensively. His bat has been in question, but I think he had a good Summer in Chico. Maybe he is ready???

I would still love to see Anderson at 1B, but that wont happen. Here is my lineup on opening day...

CF - Aguilar (speed w/pop)
3B -Briggs (speed w/pop)
LF - Anderson (power)
C - Denholm (power)
2B - Van Blake (speed w/pop)
RF - Hooper (speed w/pop
DH - Lara (power)
SS - Pluschkell (small ball/contact)
1B - Gedestad (not sure)
SP - Blais

I’m gonna go Briggs 3B, Lara DH and Blais SP. He is proven and gets the nod on Friday nights, for now. I will go so far as to say Hannah starting on the bump on Saturday and Trautner goes on Sunday.. We’ll see. I’m never right.. Brown may have a weekend role too. Just not sure who had the better Fall between Brown and Trautner. There are a few new pitchers that looked good during the series, but did not have a great Fall from what I understand.. I think all 3 starters can keep you in the game and it will come down to bullpen depth and so far, I like what I see.. Go Aggies!!

I question Lara’s listed height. I’m thinking 6 ft at best.... Anderson is a big target that can handle the 3 hole.. Not sure why he has never worked out over there..

Come to think of it, Anderson would do well at 1st. Typical descent glove big bat guy. That would put Hooper, Aguilar and Kelly in the outfield (our pitchers would love that) and probably Briggs at 3rd and DH Lara. But, that’s just me..

They have been working a few guys out at 1st. All newbies. Don’t see any clear front runners yet, but Spencer Gedestad is a big target with a solid glove. Not sure about the bat. Anderson and Hooper most likely will stay in the outfield. I think Van Blake will anchor the 4 hole, Plushkell at the 6 hole, Lara/Briggs at the 5 hole. I have seen Lara at 1st, but don’t think that is a long term combination. Briggs being the utility guy, I can see him at either corner to keep his bat in the lineup. Lara has some experience now and I expect he will be much improved at the plate and on the field. He has big bat potential. Lots of experience and pop in the lineup!

I believe Blake Peters is not returning. Not sure of the reason, but he will not be on the roster in 2018.