Here's a brief list of just some this summer news courtesy of each university's website. At some point, I might attempt to do a bit more research on summer league action, but for now I'll use this as a review for both of us.
I'll work in reverse alphabetical order, giving Purdue the the leadoff spot.
Coach Schreiber has two new coaches. Ryan Sowers joins the Boilers staff as pitching coach and ex-Boilers star Chadd Blasko returns in the role of volunteer assistant.
Ohio State hurler Eric Best had a strong summer in Alaska. Best was named as his team's pitcher of the year. Fellow Buckeyes Drew Rucinski and Zach Hurley both grabbed some recognition this summer.
Kenneth Avila, of Northwestern, was named the starting secondbaseman for the Hawaii Summer League All-Star Game. NU's Eric Jokisch blogged for the university's official website from his summer league stint in New England.
Minnesota's Derek McCallum and Nick O'Shea both made the Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kyle Knudson and AJ Pettersen were also having good years in the Northwoods.
The Gophers also added Sam Ryan to their list of recruits eligible in 2009.
Michigan State's AJ Shindler also made the Northwoods League All-Star team. New Spartans' head coach Jake Boss, Jr. named Mark Van Ameyde and Billy Gernon to his staff.
Rich Maloney, of Michigan, claimed his second straight ABCA Division I Mideast regional coach of the year.
Iowa named Chris Maliszewski as their new pitching coach. Maliszewski is an Iowa alum.
A number of Indiana players had strong summers. Evan Crawford, Matt Bashore and Kipp Schutz all played in the high profile Cape Cod League. In addition, Matt Carr was named an All-Star in the Great Lakes League and Joey O'Gara went 5-0 in the GLL. Jerrud Sabourin hit well in San Diego.
IU also announced three late signings. JUCO SS Jake Dunning may move into the starting lineup. Righty Wyatt Hoff and left-hander Matt Igel join a recruiting class that included five signings in November.
Illinois' website chronicles nearly all their players summer league seasons. The university's sports information department also has blog-like posts from several Illini players. Former Illinois catcher Chris Robinson represented Canada in the Summer Olympics.
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Buckeyes lose DH Ryan Meade as a transfer to a Texas junior college. This will hurt the bucks, Meade had a good season as a true Frosh last year. Ryan hit .314 and had 28 RBI last spring.
The story i heard was Meade wanted to play the field and not just DH. I guess Ryan and Coach Todd did not see eye to eye. Hopefully someone else will step up and earn the DH spot. Great to see Justin Miller back at 1st base for the Buckeyes.
Go Bucks!!
Big Ten and the Big East have reached an agreement to have a "challenge" in late February in Florida.
Details at the following link:
http://www.mgoblue.com/baseball/article.aspx?id=145872
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