Power pitching...If you want my capsule on the Buckeyes’ year, it comes down to the oldest cliche in the baseball book. Good pitching, like freshman All-American Seth Lonsway (below) beats good hitting every time. And baseball quotes are ageless. I know. I'm almost old enough to be ageless. Closing the book on 2019 Buckeyes baseball in today's Press Pros post.
They were so young starting out that no one could have possibly guessed in February they would win the Big Ten Tournament and return to an NCAA regional. But they were talented enough to do it, and the experience portends even better things for 2020 and beyond. Greg Hoard add his perspective in part 2 of our post-season recap.
Greg Beals has won 2 Big Ten tournament titles, has made it to NCAA Tournament 3 of last 4 seasons, and has a deserved extension of his contract. But now, he wants even more out of his players. In a three-part recap of their 2019 season, Buckeye writer Mark Znidar shares some words on what comes next.