Gator Country

DoubleDown11 · 01-24-2013, 02:20 PM

Gators at #17

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...3/2614575.html

Here is their projected lineup.

C - Taylor Gushue, So.
1B - Zack Powers, So.
2B - Casey Turgeon, So.
3B - Josh Tobias, So.
SS - Richie Martin, Fr.
LF - Justin Shafer, So.
CF - Harrison Bader, Fr.
RF - Vickash Ramjit, Sr.
DH - Kevin Stypulkowski, Fr.

MadduxFanII · 01-24-2013, 02:27 PM

Who in the blue hell is Kevin Stypulkowski?

gtr2x · 01-24-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MadduxFanII

Who in the blue hell is Kevin Stypulkowski?

yea, I think we have some new names to learn. For a split second there I thought that was also the projected batting order.

patsyruth2008 · 01-24-2013, 02:39 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a REALLY young line-up. Hard to believe we can be ranked #17 yet be the 8th best team in the SEC. Tough Conference...........................

DoubleDown11 · 01-24-2013, 02:50 PM

It's so funny to look at the offensive stats now. Vandy is ranked #2 in the country and their entire projected starting lineup hit 23 home runs last year.

MikeCapshaw · 01-24-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MadduxFanII

Who in the blue hell is Kevin Stypulkowski?

He's a true freshman and excellent switch hitter who can catch, play first or DH. I actually expect him to DH more than anything, just based on what I saw in fall practices.

And I believe it's pronounce "Sty-pull-Cow-Skee"

The first part sounds like a "sty" in your eye.

jsc28 · 01-24-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by patsyruth2008

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a REALLY young line-up. Hard to believe we can be ranked #17 yet be the 8th best team in the SEC. Tough Conference...........................

PG has us ranked 7th. I have seen 7,13,17 and 24. We are all over the place. I personally think we are in the 10-15 range, with the talent to be higher if things come together.

MadduxFanII · 01-24-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCapshaw

He's a true freshman and excellent switch hitter who can catch, play first or DH. I actually expect him to DH more than anything, just based on what I saw in fall practices.

And I believe it's pronounce "Sty-pull-Cow-Skee"

The first part sounds like a "sty" in your eye.

Thanks Mike. I knew about the other true freshmen, but Cow Skier was unfamiliar to me.

MikeCapshaw · 01-24-2013, 04:52 PM

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Thanks Mike. I knew about the other true freshmen, but Cow Skier was unfamiliar to me.

lol "Cow Skier"

If he's game for it, I could see ya'll having fun with his name this season.

MikeCapshaw · 01-24-2013, 04:54 PM

BTW, Harrison Bader will go by "Harry" I believe when his name is announced.

MikeCapshaw · 01-24-2013, 04:55 PM

and although they didn't mention him, Taylor Ratliff is a guy who could factor into the lineup if he is granted a transfer waiver to play immediately. He has like 80 starts under his belt at Jacksonville State.

Best of all, he hit a grand slam against Florida State last season. He also has nice speed.

gatorbogey · 01-24-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCapshaw

BTW, Harrison Bader will go by "Harry" I believe when his name is announced.

section e guys may opt for 'master bader'

gatorcal · 01-24-2013, 10:34 PM

I hadn't heard anything about Powers moving to 1B. Is that accurate or is this guy just throwing something out there?

**apkgator** · 01-25-2013, 09:27 AM

Powers definitely got some work at 1st. I'm sure they want to limit his throwing due to the injuries, there isn't a clear cut 1B, and I think they like his bat.

jsc28 · 01-25-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeCapshaw

and although they didn't mention him, Taylor Ratliff is a guy who could factor into the lineup if he is granted a transfer waiver to play immediately. He has like 80 starts under his belt at Jacksonville State.

Best of all, he hit a grand slam against Florida State last season. He also has nice speed.

He is coming from JU...

Just curious, what is his reason to get the waiver granted?

DoubleDown11 · 01-25-2013, 09:52 AM

In the BA podcast they were so high on Ratliff that they said they would have ranked us a few spots higher if he were eligible.

MikeCapshaw · 01-26-2013, 07:29 PM

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In the BA podcast they were so high on Ratliff that they said they would have ranked us a few spots higher if he were eligible.

Not sure he's going to be declared eligible. The NCAA hasn't officially ruled yet, but it doesn't appear like it will happen. I hope I'm wrong.

MikeCapshaw · 01-26-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCapshaw

He's a true freshman and excellent switch hitter who can catch, play first or DH. I actually expect him to DH more than anything, just based on what I saw in fall practices.

And I believe it's pronounce "Sty-pull-Cow-Skee"

The first part sounds like a "sty" in your eye.

OK, so I may be incorrect on this one. At least the first syllable. Heard one of the guys say "Stip" like "Stip-pull-kow-ski" yesterday. I'll ask Kevin himself the first chance I get and report back.