BASEBALL: Sophomore will have two-way role this season
February 15, 2012The task of replacing former shortstop T.J. Baumet is not an easy one for coach Alex Marconi.
The task of replacing former shortstop T.J. Baumet is not an easy one for coach Alex Marconi.
Watching Ball State take live batting practice last week, coach Alex Marconi said he was confident his team would hit better this season. In fact, he was confident hitter's across the nation will fare better.
The same weather that drew rave reviews from the out-of-town visitors to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl last week has also been a boon for Ball State baseball.
In an attempt to combat sexual misconduct in college athletics, Ball State brought Bwana Clements to speak with the men's baseball team Wednesday evening for a program called "In the
Ball State sophomore outfielder Sean Godfrey has been recognized by one of the most prestigious organizations in college and high school baseball.
Ball State sophomore pitcher Nestor Bautista anxiously hoped to be named Most Valuable Player for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters of the 16-team collegiate Northwoods League.
Current and former Ball State baseball players were named to All-Star teams in their respective leagues.
Junior center fielder Cody Elliot became the 51st Ball State player drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft when he was selected in the 21st round by the Cleveland Indians Tuesday.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Kevin Lusson hit a three-run homer and Texas cruised to a 9-3 win over Kent State on Sunday night to force a deciding game in the Austin Regional.
After 50 games spanning over four months, Ball State's baseball season is over.
On a day that honored three seniors before the game, Ball State finished its 2010-11 season Saturday afternoon on a high note.
On a day that honored three seniors before the game, Ball State finished its 2010-11 season Saturday afternoon on a high note.
Despite splitting its home doubleheader with Toledo Friday, Ball State continued to show signs of improvement heading into next season.
In its final series of the year this weekend against Toledo, Ball State looks to build some momentum and confidence going into next season.
Whatever hopes Ball State (13-34, 9-14) had of reaching the Mid-American Conference Tournament evaporated as it fell victim to an 18-8 blowout by Northern Illinois.
Ball State (12-32) dropped a 14-9 contest versus in-state and Big Ten rival Purdue Wednesday afternoon to complete its non-conference schedule.
The harsh bitterness of losing continues to linger with Ball State (12-31).
As Ball State (12-31) entered its pivotal weekend series versus Mid-American Conference West division rival Western Michigan (22-25), the mindset was to win the series.
Saturday's 2-0 loss against Mid-American Conference West division rival Western Michigan widened the gap between Ball State (12-30, 8-11). and a chance at the MAC Tournament.
When Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan (28-15, 12-6 MAC) handed Ball State an 18-5 beating in Sunday's series finale, coach Alex Marconi's frustrations worsened.
