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Texas Baseball: Review of the four-game series vs. BYU

An overview of the No. 19 Texas Longhorns and their four-game series against BYU.

The No. 19 Texas Longhorns (3-4) hosted their four-game series with BYU, winning the series three games to one. After losing all three of their opening games in Dallas last weekend, the team needed a bounce back of some kind.

The series started off with a 3-1 win, capped off by a one-run home run by redshirt junior Cam Williams in the third inning. Williams would make it a habit of going long for the series, hitting two over the fence including seven RBI’s through the four games.

The play of the series goes to Zach Zubia who’s three-run inside-the-park home run led to what would be the biggest blowout of the series in game three. Zubia hit .400 for the series with three RBI’s.

The top pitching performance was by redshirt sophomore Ty Madden, who rebounded from his performance against Mississippi State in his game three start. Madden pitched 7.0 innings allowing only one hit and 11 strikeouts, by far the most dominant performance from any Longhorn in the series.

The only black eye from the Longhorns was in their loss in game four — allowing five runs, all in the top of the sixth inning, which turned out to be the difference maker.

The team led 4-0 through five innings, but gave up the five runs on five hits with two men still on was too much to overcome, as neither team scored from that point on.

The Longhorns next game is against Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, followed by a three-game series in Houston vs. the Cougars.

Texas Baseball: Horns dominate BYU in game 3

The Texas Longhorns baseball team finished their series against BYU with a…

The Longhorns followed a strong win in game two by taking BYU to the woodshed in game three. Texas ended up winning by a score of 11-1, giving the Longhorns (3-3) the series win, with game four scheduled for Saturday.

There were many stars in this game, but the best performance was by far starting pitcher Ty Madden, who only allowed one hit and 11 strikeouts in 7.0 innings pitched.

On the other side of the mound was BYU’s Cy Nielson, who pitched 4.0 innings while allowing six hits and seven runs on top of only two strikeouts.

It’s also worth noting that Zach Zubia, who went 3-for-4 in game two, was only 1-for-3 for in this contest, but the one hit came in the form of an inside-the-park homerun in the first inning. Ivan Melendez was 2-for-4 and brought in four runs in the game.

Texas will look to end the four game series tomorrow with a full sweep. It will be televised on Longhorn Network at 3 p.m. CST.

Texas Baseball: Horns win game two of BYU series

The Texas Longhorns baseball team followed up their game one defeat over BYU by stealing game two and taking the series to 2-0.

After defeating BYU in game one of the three game series on Wednesday, the Longhorns also stole game two from the Cougars on Thursday by a score of 12-6. Continue reading “Texas Baseball: Horns win game two of BYU series”

Texas Longhorns Baseball: Weekend review, rankings and moving forward

Outlook for the 2021 Texas Longhorns baseball season after starting the season with three consecutive losses.

Last season was cut short at 17 games for the Texas baseball program due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the team concluded the incomplete season with an impressive 14-3 record. Continue reading “Texas Longhorns Baseball: Weekend review, rankings and moving forward”

Baseball America reveals never too early rankings, Texas top 15

The 2021 Texas Longhorns baseball team is already receiving attention in Baseball America’s never too early top 25 rankings.

It is really never too early to start talking baseball around Austin. The Texas Longhorns baseball got off to a good start in their 2020 campaign before the pandemic shut down their season. The Longhorns were 14-3 and in the midst of a four-game winning streak before it was ended.

The Longhorns are now looking forward to what should be a full season in 2021, fingers crossed anyway. National baseball publication Baseball America has released their “never too early” top 25 rankings. Texas currently sitting inside the top 15 teams in American at number 11.

The Longhorns are joined by Texas Tech, Texas Christian and Oklahoma in the rankings.

  • Texas Tech (2)
  • Texas (11)
  • Texas Christian (16)
  • Oklahoma (18)

The Longhorns lost two key members from their team a year ago with Duke Ellis and Bryce Elder making the jump to Major League Baseball. However outfielder Austin Todd, first baseman Zach Zubia and catcher D.J. Petrinsky are all back for another season.

Prior to the season, Baseball America ranked their 2020 recruiting class number one in the nation. It will be interesting to see how that group plays for the Longhorns in 2021. One of the top prospects in the MLB Draft went undrafted meaning that Tanner Witt will play for the Longhorns in 2021. His signability being a major concern. MLB teams didn’t want to use a pick on a play they may or may not be able to sign since the draft was only five rounds this year.

Given the players who decided to return in 2021 and the rise of freshman pitcher Pete Hansen, the Longhorns look to rise to the challenge of taking back the Big 12.

Texas baseball must replace three solid players on their roster

Bryce Elder, Duke Ellis and Kamron Fields will not be returning to Texas next season.

It’s been an odd year for the sport of baseball. Continue reading “Texas baseball must replace three solid players on their roster”

Roger Clemens named USA TODAY Sports greatest No. 19 pick in MLB Draft

USA TODAY Sports recently released the greatest first round picks in MLB Draft history. Roger Clemens named the best at number 19.

The MLB Draft has come and gone. The Longhorns saw one of their own in pitcher Bryce Elder taken. Baseball has the University of Texas has a long and storied history. They have won multiple National Championships with the most recent coming in 2005. The Longhorns have the second-most titles in NCAA history, tied with LSU. While they have won six titles, they been invited to play for six more.

In a recent article on USA TODAY Sports, the best players were discussed as it pertains to their draft slot. Former Longhorn Roger Clemens made the list as the best ever to be selected at pick 19. He would go on to play in the Majors for a total of 24 years.

Roger Clemens (1983, Red Sox) – With 354 career wins and 4,672 strikeouts, Clemens is one of the greatest pitchers ever.

Others: Bobby Grich (1967, Orioles), Shannon Stewart (1992, Blue Jays), Alex Rios (1999, Blue Jays)

Clemens is currently third on the all-time list for strikeouts behind Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson. He finished his career with 536 more strikeouts than Steve Carlton. Clemens’ 354 career wins puts him ninth in MLB history, one behind Greg Maddux.

The man nicknamed “The Rocket” played two seasons for the Texas Longhorns after transferring from San Jacinto College North.

Accomplishments

  • 12-2 record with 1.99 ERA in 1982
  • 13-5 record with 3.04 ERA in 1983
  • Winning pitcher in the 1983 National Champion game against Alabama
  • Led the Longhorns to consecutive College World Series appearances in 1982-83
  • 1986 American League MVP
  • AL Cy Young Award winner in 1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2004 (National League)
  • One of four pitchers to win the Cy Young in both leagues.
  • Oldest to ever win the Cy Young
  • Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame inductee in 2014
  • Texas Hall of Honor inductee in 1994

 

Bryce Elder named second team All-American

SP Bryce Elder was named to the Collegiate Baseball 2020 All-American second-team. Elder had four starts, going 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA for UT.

Before Texas’ baseball season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Longhorns were 14-3 and in the midst of a four-game winning streak. Big 12 play was just a week away and Texas was one of the favorites to win the conference.

Starting pitcher Bryce Elder was one of the stars for the Longhorns, being named to the Collegiate Baseball 2020 All-American second-team. Elder had four starts, going 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA.

His best game of the season came in the first game of the Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic against No. 11 LSU. Playing at Minute Maid Park, Elder went 6.1 innings and allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits. Adding 10 strikeouts, it was his second double-digit strikeout effort, also having 11 against Boise State.

While no Big 12 player made the first team, three others made the second team along with Elder. Relief pitchers Haylen Green of TCU and Micah Dallas of Texas Tech made it, while second baseman Brian Klien from Texas Tech was the only positional player in the team.

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Two sons try and go yard off Texas Legend Roger Clemens

COVID-19 has postponed baseball, leaving players to work out on their own. The Clemens family has been working out together to stay in shape.

The coronavirus has taken its toll on athletes across the country, whether their sport was in season or out of season. Baseball was just getting started, with all teams in spring training before the season getting delayed.

For former Longhorn Kacy Clemens, he was entering his fourth season in MLB’s minor league system with the Toronto Blue Jays. Spanning from low A ball to AA, the lefty is hitting a career .226 with 26 home runs and 115 RBIs.

A more recent UT grad in Kody Clemens would have been in the middle of his third professional baseball season with the Houston Astros organization. Kody has hit a career .248 with 17 home runs and 83 RBIs.

Despite the shut down of baseball, Kacy and Kody have been staying in shape with the help of their 7x Cy Young-winning father, Roger Clemens.

The family even participated in the Texas virtual tailgate, with Kody and Kacy trying to hit home runs off their father.

Soon enough, both Clemens brothers will be back on the field playing for their respective minor league baseball teams. With the Blue Jays and Astros have great minor league systems, both were on the edge of making the AA squad in 2020.

Until then, Roger will be pitching to them in a virtual ballpark, hopefully not giving up too many more home runs in Fenway Park.

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WATCH: Texas Longhorns coaches, staff send uplifting messages

The University of Texas community took to social media to relay positive messages during these trying times.

The University of Texas community is doing their part to spread positivity.

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