Posted on August 31, 2010 by Chad Markert
The internet is a wonderful thing. Not only does it pass countless hours for most of us during our otherwise monotonous work days, but it also allows people like me to do something like this. It allowed me to find out that Chris was creating this site. It allowed me to keep tabs on a couple dozen programs from the comfort of my living room. But most importantly it set the stage for me to remember why I enjoy baseball so much.
For those of you expecting a blow by blow of the season that was…be patient. That will come later. For now let me talk a little about this first year of BSB and what makes DIII baseball special to me.
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Posted on August 31, 2010 by Chris Webb
Wanted to mention a few things that hopefully make the site better.
First if you created a username for the message board and were unable to post, I apologize I just now realized I had to approve some. They should be working now, and if you don’t utilize the message board I strongly recommend you do.
We’ve added new sharing features. Now at the end of posts you can share them on Facebook or Twitter by selecting the appropriate button.
The schedules tab is back. As schedules continue to come in we will update the tab at the top which leads to the page where you can find 2011 schedules.
Our Twitter page has been updated. Our Twitter page BuckeyeStateBB has been update with lists to make it easier to follow the latest via Twitter. Specific lists of coaches, programs by division, organization, BSB writers and contributors we hope make it easier to keep up.
As always we are doing our best to continue to make this a better site.
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Posted on August 31, 2010 by Chris Webb
Flyers Schedule Kicks Off Buckeye State Baseball’s 2011 Coverage
Dayton, Ohio. – The University of Dayton head baseball coach Tony Vittorio announced the 2011 baseball schedule on Tuesday featuring compelling matchups across the country and 24 games at Time Warner Cable Stadium.
“When scheduling for the spring there are two aspects to consider: likeable competition and playing teams that we would see in regional play,” coach Vittorio said. “With trips to California and South Carolina, plus many games against quality competition I think this season’s schedule matches both of those expectations.”
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Posted on August 31, 2010 by Chris Webb
From the Buckeye Nine
Former Buckeye Recalled by San Diego
It has long been speculated but the time has officially come. The 2007 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, former Buckeye Cory Luebke is on his way to join the San Diego Padres. Luebke will be the second Buckeye big leaguer joining New York Yankee Nick Swisher.
Picked in the Supplemental First-round by the Padres in 2007, the 63rd overall pick from that year’s draft has had quite the 2010 season. After missing more than a month to start the season with a strained oblique muscles sustained during the final days of spring training, once healthy Luebke was sent to AA San Antonio were he had no problem picking up where a successful 2009 season left off.
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Posted on August 31, 2010 by Chris Webb
Using numbers was a cute way to highlight accomplishments, boast about a team’s success, and provided exposure to the occurrences of the season that was. Giving grades is an easy way to tell if a team had a good or bad season. I’ve given my thoughts on what made the 2010 Division I season special to me, now as we conclude our look back at the season that was here are 20 storylines that we won’t soon forget in the Buckeye State.
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