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ASU Baseball: Oklahoma State series preview

by Jacob Janower - February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) The No. 18 ranked Sun Devils will kick off their season with a three game weekend home series against the 5th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. As defending Big XII regular season champions, defeating Oklahoma State will be no small task for the Sun Devils. Brett Lilek and Ryan Kellogg will

ASU Baseball: Head coach Tracy Smith reveals the process that led him to Tempe

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by Kristina Vicario - February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

(Photo: Kimmy Davis) It was late June when the Arizona State baseball players got a text message. The text had a two-part message for the team: (1) Tim Esmay was no longer with them and (2) Tracy Smith would be taking over. The players had a lot of questions, as is natural

ASU Baseball: Individual player preview

by Jacob Janower - February 12, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Jordan Aboites IF/RHP JR Long Beach, CA Aboites was ASU’s most reliable reliever last year and figures to be in the setup role once again for the Sun Devils. In 30 appearances, he was 5-3 with a 3.30 ERA, had one save and struck out over one hitter

ASU Baseball: Heavy competition for the Sunday starter job

by Jacob Janower - February 11, 2015

(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) Brett Lilek is set to start on Fridays. Ryan Kellogg is Tracy Smith’s starter on Saturdays. However, the pitcher who will toe the rubber on Sundays remains a mystery. The Sunday starter is the final starter in the regular three-man rotation, and the spot is usually filled by upperclassmen

ASU Baseball: Coltin Gerhart shows potential in early-season practices

by Mark Harris - February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

(Photo: Kimmy Davis/WCSN) Coltin Gerhart does something many people cannot do--he plays quarterback at a Division I university. The task requires an abundance of talent and dedication, and it would be more than enough for most people. But Gerhart doesn't just stick to football. The freshman is also an outfielder on the Arizona State

ASU Baseball: New coaching staff, new stadium. Tracy Smith and Co. react

by Jacob Garcia - February 9, 2015February 25, 2015

ASU Baseball: With a changeup added to his arsenal and improved command, Ryan Burr has transformed from a thrower into a pitcher

by Jacob Garcia - February 4, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Making the leap from thrower to pitcher may be the single most important step in the development of a young hurler. The difference—between thrower and pitcher—may seem trivial, but the 2015 season for Arizona State baseball (and Ryan Burr, in particular) will be the perfect opportunity to showcase its importance. Left-hander

ASU Baseball: Season preview, part three

by Jacob Garcia - January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) Today concludes the three-part series previewing the 2015 Arizona State baseball team. If you happened to miss the first two parts, Wednesday’s edition covered coaches’ and players’ takeaways from the first practices of the season and how the team is handling numerous off-the-field distractions, and Thursday’s centered on

ASU Baseball: Season preview, part two

by Jacob Garcia - January 29, 2015January 30, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) As promised in yesterday’s part one of the 2015 season preview, today’s part two features pitching and hitting outlooks for the Sun Devil baseball squad. The ASU pitching staff will feature left-hander Brett Lilek on Friday nights, left-hander Ryan Kellogg on Saturdays, and either right-hander Darin Gillies or right-hander

ASU Baseball: Season preview, part one

by Jacob Garcia - January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

(Photo: Dominic Cotroneo/WCSN) The commencement of the 56th season for the Arizona State baseball team is just over two weeks away, so naturally, the time has come to begin discussing what has changed, what is the same and what to expect from this 2015 Sun Devil squad. Last season ended in disappointment for