2016 ISU Baseball Roster

[BankShot]

Not sure what happened to 1) Fr. 1B Dillon Diehm (Ft. Wayne)...Fall injury must not have healed?
2) Jr. RHP Mitch McIntyre (Wichita St/Iowa Western CC)...Last Summer injury not healed?


Looks as if Zahn & Giesler are healthy again. This squad has a # of power hitters, w/ Giesen, Owen, Young & Roselli. Will be interesting to see if Owen DH's or plays RF.


* Huntley, Tofteland & Ayers are GOOD looking frosh. At least ONE will get a starting nod in the ISU OF.

* RHP Ward & LHP Polley looked good on the mound last Fall. Ward is an excellent "spot" pitcher and will likely be a key ISU reliefer. Polley is a lanky LH that will also contribute. Needs to add a few lbs. of muscle to help w/ stamina.

Other thoughts from observation last Fall:

#2 Bifano C Nice defensive skills (blocking pitches in the dirt, quick throwing release/good accurate arm);
Line drive/Ground ball hitter w/above average speed; communicates well/good team leader.

#6 Dungan 2B Good bat control/opposite field line drive hitter;

#8 Moore CF Good range in CF; average arm; good speed;.250 history w/ bat?
Needs to develop on-base threat (11 SB in 42 gms @JC level).

#21 Huntley OF Nice player size - good arm & nice swing.

#23 Tofteland 3B/OF Nice player size - good power.

****#27 Brimbury 2B Good looking "Dallas Baptist-type physique- confident bat control, nice bunter.I was impressed last Fall....but he's also not listed (RS?).

#28 Polley LHP Nice velocity; mixing pitches? Pickoff moves? Work n progress.

#30 Diehm 1B Good mentality to game; lose Lbs. - A.J. Reed “UK Program” to increase speed & mobility.

#34 Ayers OF Good looking - pull hitter; good arm/coverage;

 

[Gotta Hav]

I googled Dillon Diehm and just found his normal prep stuff, and nothing about a transfer, injury, etc.

Here's a link to the Spring Roster

http://www.gosycamores.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&SPID=7256&SPSID=65131&DB_OEM_ID=15200

 

[BankShot]

They just put it up...wasn't up yesterday when I checked.

Diehm suffered an injury late Fall, can't recall if it required surgery. He's a good looking prospect...1B - big, husky kid w/ a good baseball head. Last Fall, he was getting all the p/t @ 1st as Zahn & Giesler were still not 100%.

Gee...we now have three (3) 1B that are ALL questionable w/ injuries & rehab (Zahn, Giesler, Diehm). Last year was TOTALLY screwed, as Derek Hannahs had to play 1B (normally 2B). If all 3 are out, I'd put Tofteland @ 1B.

 

[BlueSycamore]

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Not sure what happened to 1) Fr. 1B Dillon Diehm (Ft. Wayne)...Fall injury must not have healed?
2) Jr. RHP Mitch McIntyre (Wichita St/Iowa Western CC)...Last Summer injury not healed?


Looks as if Zahn & Giesler are healthy again. This squad has a # of power hitters, w/ Giesen, Owen, Young & Roselli. Will be interesting to see if Owen DH's or plays RF.


* Huntley, Tofteland & Ayers are GOOD looking frosh. At least ONE will get a starting nod in the ISU OF.

* RHP Ward & LHP Polley looked good on the mound last Fall. Ward is an excellent "spot" pitcher and will likely be a key ISU reliefer. Polley is a lanky LH that will also contribute. Needs to add a few lbs. of muscle to help w/ stamina.

Other thoughts from observation last Fall:

#2 Bifano C Nice defensive skills (blocking pitches in the dirt, quick throwing release/good accurate arm);
Line drive/Ground ball hitter w/above average speed; communicates well/good team leader.

#6 Dungan 2B Good bat control/opposite field line drive hitter;

#8 Moore CF Good range in CF; average arm; good speed;.250 history w/ bat?
Needs to develop on-base threat (11 SB in 42 gms @JC level).

#21 Huntley OF Nice player size - good arm & nice swing.

#23 Tofteland 3B/OF Nice player size - good power.

****#27 Brimbury 2B Good looking "Dallas Baptist-type physique- confident bat control, nice bunter.I was impressed last Fall....but he's also not listed (RS?).

#28 Polley LHP Nice velocity; mixing pitches? Pickoff moves? Work n progress.

#30 Diehm 1B Good mentality to game; lose Lbs. - A.J. Reed “UK Program” to increase speed & mobility.

#34 Ayers OF Good looking - pull hitter; good arm/coverage;

Heck of a scout Bankshot. You sure you are retired from making $$$ or at least meal money from baseball?

 

[bluepower]

So, the big question is "Who are the starting pitchers?" At this level, pitching is king!

 

[BankShot]

So, the big question is "Who are the starting pitchers?" At this level, pitching is king!

Good question...a lot of upperclassmen on this roster. Keaffaber, Conway, Larrison & Lombard are good anchors. RS Srs. Kuhlman & Peterson are big questionmarks. Lunsford had the "soph blues" last yr. and hopefully will come back prepared.

All new OF, so I'm curious who is slated to replace:

1. Curry in CF - JC transfer Moore looked good defensively. Fast w/ good arm, but has a WEAK stick and not a proven threat on the bases like Curry.

2. Hayes in RF - Hunter Owen was playing RF last Fall & seemed to be adapting well (formerly 3B). Great slugging % & strong arm. I'd say he's got the inside track.

3. McClain in LF - Gutierrez lost his starting pos. late in the season while carrying a near .300 BA. Will likely get the starting nod if his "D" has improved. Gets a late jump on the all, which is real liability in LF.

CJ Huntley, Ayers & Rosselli will all be hot on Gutty's heels!

 

[BankShot]

Coach Hannahs responded to a inquiry by Gotta Hav re: Diehm's status (Gotta Hav's also from Ft Wayne), and he's being RS this season because of the Fall injury/rehab. Big loss, as this kid can play!

 

[Reiverfan]

McIntyre had Tommy John surgery in July. He is redshirting in 2016.