University of Florida vs Texas A&M

January 26, 2025, 7:23 pm
Baseball
Texas A&M
6
University of Florida
0
Throw Out: 5
Deep Fly: 5
Strikeout: 9
Diving Catch: 2
Base Hit: 1
Double: 1
RBI: 1
Hit by Pitch: 1
Triple: 1
All
Throw Out
Throw Out
University of Florida
Minute: 16
Deep Fly
Deep Fly
University of Florida
Minute: 17
Strikeout
Strikeout
University of Florida
Minute: 20
Diving Catch
Diving Catch
University of Florida
Minute: 22
Throw Out
Throw Out
University of Florida
Minute: 25
Throw Out
Throw Out
University of Florida
Minute: 27
Deep Fly
Deep Fly
Texas A&M
Minute: 31
Strikeout
Strikeout
Texas A&M
Minute: 33
Strikeout
Strikeout
University of Florida
Minute: 34
Base Hit
Base Hit
University of Florida
Minute: 40
Strikeout
Strikeout
University of Florida
Minute: 42
Deep Fly
Deep Fly
University of Florida
Minute: 44
Throw Out
Throw Out
Texas A&M
Minute: 73
Double
Double
Texas A&M
Minute: 77
Strikeout
Strikeout
Texas A&M
Minute: 79
RBI
RBI
Texas A&M
Minute: 81
Alright, let's break down this play. We're looking at a well-hit ball into the outfield by the Texas
Alright, let's break down this play. We're looking at a well-hit ball into the outfield by the Texas A&M batter. The two Florida outfielders are in pursuit. The ball carries well and bounces over the wall on a hop. This forces a ground rule double. Key Observations: **1. Ball Placement:** The ball was hit to a difficult area in the outfield between the two outfielders. While not an easy play, perhaps the Florida team was playing deeper than necessary. **2. Outfielder Positioning:** The two Florida outfielders reacted fairly well. While they were unable to catch the ball, they were in the general area to try and make the catch, which is exactly how an outfielder should react. The lack of communication may have been a contributing factor to them not making the catch. **3. Ground Rule Double:** The bounce over the outfield fence is a bit unlucky, and not anything the fielder can do anything about. **4. Baserunning:** Texas A&M's batter shows good hustle and awareness. He is immediately running from the batter’s box to second base and did not get complacent and give a half-effort. **5. Base Advance:** Due to the ground rule, the Texas A&M runner on first is able to advance to home base and score an RBI. **Overall Takeaway:** This is a tough play for the Florida outfielders, but the baserunning on this play was excellent and ultimately scored the run. The communication breakdown may be something that the team can work on to prevent plays such as this one from happening again. This is an instance where the team was ultimately out-played and a run was scored against them.
Strikeout
Strikeout
Texas A&M
Minute: 84
Diving Catch
Diving Catch
University of Florida
Minute: 96
Strikeout
Strikeout
University of Florida
Minute: 110
Hit by Pitch
Hit by Pitch
Texas A&M
Minute: 111
Strikeout
Strikeout
Texas A&M
Minute: 124
Deep Fly
Deep Fly
University of Florida
Minute: 126
Strikeout
Strikeout
University of Florida
Minute: 139
Triple
Triple
Texas A&M
Minute: 140
Deep Fly
Deep Fly
Texas A&M
Minute: 148
Throw Out
Throw Out
University of Florida
Minute: 151

Post-Game Analysis

Texas A&M Aggies

  • Offensive Strategy:

    • Aggressive early in counts, often swinging at the first pitch (20% of the time).
    • Patient approach, working walks, and forcing pitchers into the strike zone.
    • Patient early and then aggressive if they see strikes.
    • Utilize a patient offense with plenty of "thump".
    • Good at hitting with runners in scoring position.
  • Key Offensive Players:

    • Caden Sorrell: A sophomore with a high batting average (.448 with the bases loaded, grand slam potential) with 11 home runs. Power hitter.
    • Jace LaViolette: Lefty hitter, known for his power (28 homers), bats 98 miles per hour off the bat.
    • Gavin Grahovac: Has been very aggressive on the base paths with 2 hits tonight and 3-0 night.
    • Ted Burton: Has 10 Home Runs on the season and a patient hitter.
    • Hayden Schott: Designated hitter with power, and 8 home runs and 61 RBIs.
    • Ali Camarillo: Defensive standout at shortstop, with good offensive capabilities. A Cal State Northridge transfer.
    • Kaden Kent: A good hitter who has made big plays and a solid baserunner.
    • Travis Chestnut: Center fielder who can get on base and steal them, .268 on the season.
  • Pitching Strategy:

    • Justin Lampkin: Lefty starter; utilized a combination of a fastball and a great changeup, which has a 47% chase rate. Threw 75% strikes.
    • Chris Cortez: Relief pitcher with a 98-100mph fastball but struggles with locating breaking balls..
    • Shane Sdao: Excellent reliever who can work multiple innings and has a varied pitching arsenal.
    • Evan Aschenbeck: Closer with a 70% strike rate with fastball, slider, and change up.

 

Florida Gators

  • Offensive Strategy:

    • More aggressive at the plate, swinging at the first pitch 35% of the time, compared to A&M.
    • Struggled against A&M pitching, with many strikeouts.
    • Relied heavily on the long ball, but needed to adjust to a two-strike approach due to A&M's pitching dominance.
    • Struggled to drive in runs with runners in scoring position in this game.
  • Key Offensive Players:

    • Jac Caglianone: Power hitter with 35 home runs this season and 75 in his career and a lead-off single, most home runs in SEC history.
    • Colby Shelton: Power hitter with 20 home runs, but struggled with strikeouts in this game.
    • Michael Robertson: Center fielder with great range and good offensive capabilities.
    • Brody Donay: Hit a grand slam in their first game today, demonstrating his power potential.
    • Dale Thomas: Can be a good on base presence.
    • Luke Heyman: Power hitter (16 home runs) but struggled in this game with strikeouts.
    • Cade Kurland: Sophomore second baseman, known for getting on base with walks and hits.
  • Pitching Strategy:

    • Liam Peterson: Freshman starter, with great stuff (94-97 fastball, good changeup and slider) but struggled with command and walked 4 of the first 5 batters.
    • Fisher Jameson: Right-handed reliever with a fastball and a slider, and had a great outing, able to get out of jams.
    • Brandon Neely: Closer, known for his fastball and slider. 97th percentile in college baseball with his fastball.
    • Cade Fisher: Reliever used when Peterson struggles, but was not as effective, and left early.