All Things College Baseball

@Robg1063 @NAIABall I am hoping as teams play more games that the parity will reduce. BoChip favors teams that have played more games. RPI is all based on percentages so the number of games played shouldn’t matter as much.

It’ll be interesting to see how the selection committee values BoChip & RPI. They’re both calculated different and team numbers can swing wildly for example- Texas A&M Victoria BC- 30 / SOS- 94 RPI- 8 / SOS- 26 Johnson (TN) BC- 8 / SOS- 127 RPI- 22 / SOS- 140 Continued ⬇️

@BBGreatMoments I would like to to see ABS on some of the 90s guys. Yes the accuracy was pinpoint but they were they also benefiting from getting the call if they hit their spot. Would be less walks today with this zone

Greg Maddux is a true artist 🎨

@BUBruinBaseball Awesome stuff! The guys deserve it with how they are playing this year!

First day of practice at our new field! Finally a place for the Bruins that is all ours!

@CoachNiten @NAIABall Basketball and football have much stronger cases. Baseball just isn’t as deep has it has been in the past.

@NAIABall Mid South

What is the best conference in NAIA Baseball right now? The Southern States may have a case Tune into Episode 4 of the NAIA Ball Podcast tomorrow to hear the discussion #NAIABall

@TopVelocity Brent, I agree with this, but it is also important to emphasize the difference between top velo and average velo. There are many high schoolers that touch 90+ but they can’t sit anywhere near it. That’s why training (like TopVelocity) is so important. Build the base that can last

If your son is a pitcher trying to get recruited: The school doesn't care about his ERA right now. They care about his ceiling. Ceiling = velocity potential. A pitcher who throws 84 and shows 90 in a bullpen with elite mechanics gets recruited. A pitcher who throws 84 with flat mechanics stays home. Raise the ceiling → topvelocity.org/player-registr…

@j0ew00ds @Michaelfiore This is also why many high school players that “throw 90” don’t get the offers they want. Yes they can hit the number but it’s a max intent throw. Avg velo > top velo

@j0ew00ds @Michaelfiore This is 100% true. There is also a difference between throwing a given velocity and sitting that velocity with low stress. The best starters I played with would sit 92-93 but had 96 in the tank. Other guys could get up to 92-93 but with too much stress to recover quickly.

Pro athletes are literally built differently. I went to high school with 2 successful MLB pitchers. Craziest story came from freshman year: During tryouts, one of the tests they had us do was to see how far we could throw a baseball. We walked out to the football practice field and lined up in the end zone. I threw 60-65 yards. Then a kid (the future pro) threw a ball out of the other end zone. As. A. Freshman. Every coach stopped what they were doing, handed him another ball and said “do it again”. And he did. By sophomore year he was throwing in the mid to upper 90’s. You cannot teach that kind of arm talent. You’re either born with it or you’re not. I was not.

@nextlevelbb I understand that the technology is different but how exactly did the old system measure it at the plate? If there is a gun behind the catcher how would it just know to pick the ball up at the plate. I do agree the old guns will read slower

All the same guys that would have been 89-90 if velocity was measured at the plate and not out of the hand. The hitters are seeing 89-90 at the plate and that's why so many runs are scored in college baseball.

@NAIABall @tnor46 @_TaylorThomas14 @Ottawa_Baseball Will we see any NAIA Ball polls this season?

Who will move into the Top 25 Poll? @tnor46 and @_TaylorThomas14 like the chances of @Ottawa_Baseball Tune into Episode 3 of the NAIA Ball Podcast tomorrow to hear who else has the best chance to earn their spot in the rankings 👀 #NAIABall

@NAIABall @tnor46 @_TaylorThomas14 How many games can LSUS go without losing the streak? Way too early 10 teams to Lewiston. Thoughts on the new postseason format for next year.

🚨 PODCAST LISTENERS Want your questions answered on the next episode of the NAIA Ball Podcast? Drop your questions below and @tnor46 & @_TaylorThomas14 will be selecting 3 to answer and discuss in the next episode! #NAIABall

@pitchingschool Mechanics look very clean. Ceiling will be very high. One thing I don’t understand is it seems like he gets good ride from the video but the metrics suggest more of a sinker profile (a dang good sinker at that)

2028 RHP Matt Ramsey (Hoban HS) is the real deal. ✅Fastball up to 90 this off-season and commands four pitches for strikes. ⚔️Earned a varsity role as a freshman. 🥊Competes every pitch, every inning. 🏋️Last one out of the weight room. ⚡️Highly coachable and driven to get better. This is what a next-level arm and makeup looks like. Coaches: Get on that phone this summer. @MatthewRamsey28 @HobanBaseball @PrepBaseballOH

It’s about that time for college baseball again

@Rivals @DawgsHQ @ugasportscom @CharlesPower @ChadSimmons_ @samspiegs @CodyBellaire @TimWatts_BOL @_Cainer @AndrewJBone @Brent_Hubbs How is Tennessee consistent near the top of recruiting but cant seem to put it together. It’s not like the coaching is bad it just seems like they consistently underperform with the talent they have

Updated Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings for the SEC entering the final day of the National Signing Period✍️ Read: on3.com/rivals/news/up…

@ByuSome Outside of the Vandy game it’s a fairly similar resume to Tennessee. Don’t have many good wins but stayed in the games against some great teams. Not sure who would jump them

Completely random...but why is Iowa ranked #23??? lol

@JoeyWahler @BenVerlander I’m not disagreeing but part of what makes big leaguers so good is the ability to mix pitches and tunnel. Sure their fastballs may have better shapes and a touch more velo but was impressive to see professors in their 40s-60s even making contact.

@ATCBball @BenVerlander If the criteria is average guy off the streets vs a random big leaguer, out of 100 pitches I think most wouldn't even foul tip one. I think that'd even be true if it was 100 breaking or off speed pitches.

How many hits could the average fan get off of an MLB pitcher if they HAD to say what pitch was coming?

@JoeyWahler @BenVerlander In college we had a thing where professors tried different sports and so for baseball they had 5 at bats each against a live arm. Granted the arm was no big leaguer but was 92-94 that day and there were some foul tips. Two balls put in play and one was hit decently hard

@BenVerlander They'd have the same number of hits as the difference it'd make it they knew what's coming. Zero. In fact, they'd also make contact, even with a foul ball, that same number of times. Zero.

@MSUEaglesBsball What was the average velo for this fall?

2025 MSU Pitching Staff: Average FB Velo- 87.5mph 🫠🫠 New year…new DOGS 😤😤 WANT TO DEVELOP…..? HERE’S THE PROOF ⬇️⬇️

@TJFinley3 @MTN_BaseCentral @mtcsbaseball @MidTNProspects @TennesseeJuco @BUncommitted @PB_Uncommitted 2 uncommitted tags on the post but bio says committed. Are you still looking for a place for 2026-2027 season?

Keep pushing 👊🏻 FB 90 CH 81 CB 76 @MTN_BaseCentral @mtcsbaseball @MidTNProspects @TennesseeJuco @BUncommitted @PB_Uncommitted

@DannyHesse3 @FlatgroundApp Easiest 90 I’ve ever seen🔥

Latest bullpen in the fall Touch and feel low intent at about 75% Can’t wait to get the season started FB: 88-90 CH: 82-84 No sliders today @FlatgroundApp #JUCOPRODUCT #uncommitted

@jalenxporter I saw him pitch at lake point as a 17 year old. Kid is legit

87 mph slider btw he’s too humble