Gator Baseball 2022 Roster/Lineup/Batting Order

Come on now @ocalaman-don’t do that to yourself-look at it as a worthwhile challenge!

 

Jud is only 20. Plenty of time and still has the leverage. You don’t see light tower power like his very often.

 

Tyler Nesbit

 

There's been some speculation that Jud was a problem with the team chemistry and while I don't have personal insight, I just don't believe it. Wil Dalton said he's a great kid who works harder than anyone he's ever known. Having a guy with this kind of talent and character back means a lot to the 2022 team and I think he'll provide the leadership that will help next year's team achieve quite a lot.

 

There's the Caglianone news

 

I had not heard about Caglionone having Tommy John surgery and missing 2022 either. That is somewhat big news as he is not only a quality pitcher, but can hit and play multiple positions.
Also, that Gator Country article shows Ryan Cabarcas coming back. But 247Sports shows him entering the Transfer Portal 6/24. Did he withdraw?
SEC baseball players in the NCAA Transfer Portal 2021

 

I'm surprised Cal is coming back- I see little opportunity for him behind the plate. Lastres was the top rated catcher in the state and among the best in the country. He will give Guscette and Riopelle comp for playing time after a while.
Key as many have noted is pitching. Sproat, Manning and Leuthje have to step up big time. I don't expect much from Pogue or Nesbitt this year-- maybe some innings in second half of season.

 

All great points 77—
You always need to have yourself in an non compromising position with respect to catcher—it’s hard on their playing time but with the way injuries hit you need catchers that don’t cause you to lose a step when they step in.

Pitching without question is going to have to grow up fast this coming season.

 

Agreed. With the grind of the season it will be good to keep the guy behnd the plate fresh... Hierarchy will emerge but keeping guys from wearing down important. I sense the day-to day grind affected Hickey hitting down the stretch. He was behind the plate day in and day out with Guscette out and Cal a weak bat.

 

My guess is Cal may want to get into coaching or perhaps trying to get an advanced degree. Or it could be as simple as love of the game and he knows this is the end of the road and wants one more go round. I'm sure he has determined the odds of significant playing time already.

 

Good work 87. Initially I thought 38 players was awfully high for a D1 team to carry, but I counted 39 players listed on the 2021 roster. I expect there will be a few shifts to the roster before opening day, but overall I think we now have a much clearer picture of the potential contributors on the 2022 team. A handful of freshmen will have an opportunity to beat out a veteran and a bunch of new pitchers will get a chance to prove themselves. Pretty solid core group coming back, though. Finding 7-8 reliable pitchers will be the key, IMO.

 

I think Cal has an eye toward being a coach, he has plenty of experience under Sully and a raft of assistants, I will always think of his dedication had a chance to sit with him at one of the Dugout Club functions he is a pretty bright kid, see the same outcome for Brady Smith and Lang if he doesn't move up in a few years he will be on a HS or CC roster as a coach

 

Clarifying a few things:

1. Cabarcas indeed did enter the transfer portal. I forgot about that and will update the article accordingly.
2. Greenfield has another year of eligibility and hasn't stated whether he intends to use it. Until he says otherwise, I'm going to assume he's playing here next year.
3. The Caglianone news is listed on his draft profile on MLB.com. I didn't realize this was breaking news. Him likely taking a medical redshirt is purely speculation on my part based on the typical recovery timeline.

 

Barco, Sproat, Pogue