Gator Baseball 2023 Official Roster Tracker/Lineup???

That is my prediction for later in year if PC can stay healthy.

 

I thoroughly enjoy reading what you guys who are primarily Gator baseball fans have to say. So much insight and depth. Since I try to follow all the Gator programs it's hard for me to stay as informed about baseball as you guys and gals. Just appreciate you.

 

Caught the first 4 innings of projected 6 inning scrimmage

P: Cags for Blue (Heyman C) ; Neely for Orange (Riopelle C)

Cags throwing heat 96-97 looked good in two innings of work giving up one run on two hits and 4 Ks 0 walks. Both hits Riopelle double and Fabian single (RBI) were on first pitch fastballs which they were sitting on.

Neely less successful in his two innings giving up 3 runs 3 hits 2 walks with 3 Ks. The big hits Cags double to LC (RBI) and Lastres off the RC wall double (2 RBI).

Ficarotta took over in 3rd for Blue (Lastres catching- flipping with Heyman) and looked good in two innings 0 runs 0 hits 1 walk 2 Ks. The defensive play of the 4 innings I watched was a beautiful throw from Lastres where he led Rivera to the bag as Riopelle was trying to steal. BT got a good jump off Ficc and Lastres was quick to get ball out of his glove and in one fast motion threw a strike at the bag that led Rivera perfectly into the sliding Riopelle- a gem of play.

Cade Fisher took over for Orange and got touched up some in the 3rd. with singles by Evans and Lastres plating two in the inning. Fisher escaped with no harm in the 4th thanks to nice 6-4-3 DP started by Fabian.

Purnell came in the 5th but had to leave at that time….

Top performers today in my 4 innings: Cags and Lastres. Lastres 2-2 and 3 RBI and the defensive gem of the day. Other good D plays by Scheikofer- diving catch of sinking liner in left; Neely diving catch of a Robertson bunt and Fabian hot shot to his right that he gloved to start a 6-4-3 DP.

Still pretty chilly at the ballpark and clouds rolled in the 3rd inning.

 

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That’s a great report @gator1977 –

Appreciate all of your efforts and input!

 

The fact that Cags started today leads me to think that Coppola may not be ready at the start or that Cags has the upper hand in the weekend LHP comp. for now. He looked strong and in command today hitting 97mph a few times in his two innings... and he's a strike thrower.

 

LOL. They were playing slightly behind the runner so BT got a walking lead before running so all the better that the throw led Rivera into the sliding BT- -- From 9-10 rows behind the plate it was a thing of beauty to see the throw right to the base - confident that the Rivera would get there in time to put the tag down. MLB level play.

 

Who is BT?

 

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Matherly, you make it out to the practice today?

 

Yeah, me too. I saw Gatorgals summary in the other thread. I posted about Coppola on the other thread. You probably noticed him out there on Friday. Looked like he was moving around really well so hopefully they bring him back a little slower and have him ready a few weeks into season

 

Gosh, we have a wealth of talent at catcher! Three big guys in BT, Heyman at 6’4” 210 and Lastres at 6’2” 220. And don’t overlook Alvarez who looks like a defensive wiz and line drive slash type hitter. They all look like they are capable hitters. Will be interesting to see which one is best defensively and at throwing out runners.

 

87, I agree with your projected weekend pitching rotation (for now). Not good to see Coppola still being nursed back but hoping he can throw some in scrimmage action this week. For now, Neely is our Tuesday guy and it's open comp. for the second mid-week game when we play two. On the position players- I agree with your first guys on your depth chart is the way it is developing at the moment. Most interesting may be at catcher where you have three guys one would like to see get their reps and play regularly. BT no doubt #1 but need to find spots for Lastres and Heyman.
As you note, I have been impressed with Lastres behind the plate both this year and last Spring before his TJ. Rifle for arm and very accurate. I'd say Heyman is close but Lastres release faster plus I saw several pitches in the dirt on Saturday that skipped by Heyman for WP/PB that could have been blocked. Both have power to all fields and need to get their reps.
I am not sure why Riopelle would be second on depth chart for first base. I'd consider Lastres or Heyman- both big guys who seem to have soft hands to spell Cags- when he pitches. That way all three would be in lineup- when BT is in DH role- in fact all 4 if Cags hits when he pitches. Tejeda played first when Cags pitched on Saturday, plus Fabian saw action there as well on Saturday- which to me is a bit puzzling. Just some early scrimmage thoughts. Lots of options.
PS: Gal noted that Fabian looks very thin and I agree. I was a few rows back while he was talking at the screen with a young relative/fan before start of action and I was struck by how gaunt he looks.