Tag: Todd Frazier

Chris Brito made Rutgers baseball history against Penn State

Chris Brito had a big weekend for Rutgers baseball.

Over the last five years, Chris Brito has provided Rutgers fans with a long list of unforgettable moments. The New Jersey native has become a staple in the infield and is having a great senior season. Over the weekend against Penn State, he rewrote the program’s history books with one historic swing.

On Sunday, Brito stepped into the batters with Rutgers holding a 6-2 lead against Penn State. A few pitches later, Rutgers had a 7-2 lead thanks to Brito’s 11th home run of the season. However, as Brito rounded the bases, he had done more than give Rutgers another insurance run.

The home run was the 43 of Brito’s career, a new program record. Prior to that swing, Todd Frazier had the most home runs in Rutgers history. After the Perth Amboy High School product touched home, he was met with high fives from his teammates as they recognized his special achievement.

While the Scarlet Knights are focused on making a deep Big Ten tournament run, Sunday provided a reminder of how much Brito has meant to this program. Since making his Rutgers debut in 2019, Brito has been a constant source of offense and compiled some impressive accolades.

In 2002, Brito set the program record for most RBI in a season with 74. He was named to the 2022 Big Ten All-Tournament Team and 2022 All-Big Ten Third Team. Now he is etched in the Rutgers history books forever.

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Although Brito still has a few games left to add a few more home runs to his record total, Sunday provided Brito with the opportunity to take in what he has accomplished.

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Rutgers baseball’s Ryan Lasko is providing a reminder of his importance

So far this season, Ryan Lasko has provided a spark for Rutgers offense

Over the last few years, few players have been more important to Rutgers success than Ryan Lasko. The New Jersey native has gone from a player who only received one collegiate offer to an MLB draft prospect. As the Scarlet Knights have gotten off to a 13-11 start, Lasko is again proving his importance.

Through 93 at-bats, the Jackson Memorial High School product has posted a .292 batting average with 17 runs batted in. He is third on the team in total bases with 46 and has added ten extra-base hits to his resume. While Lasko has only hit four home runs, his speed makes life difficult for the opposition.

In 24 games, Lasko has stolen eight bases and not been caught once. He is only five short of tying his career high. In his third season with the Scarlet Knights, he has been an on-base machine and is second on the team in walks with 17.

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Due to his play, Lasko has the chance to join a special group. He is currently projected to be an early-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft. If that were to happen, he would be Rutgers’ fourth-ever first-round draft pick and the first since Todd Frazier in 2007. Some scouts see him as a five-tool player, and he should generate plenty of interest on draft day.

During his time at Rutgers, Lasko’s offense has improved every year. He can hit for average and power while causing havoc on the basepaths. However, his best traits are his athleticism and defense. Lasko’s above-average speed should allow him to stay in center field for the long term. Right now, Rutgers is benefiting from his unique skillset.

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While the season is far from over, Lasko has picked up where he left off last year. On a team with high expectations, he has set himself apart and shown why he has a bright future ahead.

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Rutgers baseball: Todd Frazier set to join the YES Network as an analyst

Todd Frazier is joining the YES Network this season as an analyst.

Former MLB star Todd Frazier will be doing television work this season for the New York Yankees. It was announced last week that the former Rutgers baseball star will be joining the YES Network.

Frazier will be an in-studio analyst.

An 11-year veteran of the big leagues, Frazier was twice an All-Star. He spent one season (2017) with the Yankees.

During the course of his career, he hit .241 with 212 career home runs. His ties to the area are deep. In addition to playing collegiately for Rutgers and his season with the Yankees, Frazier also spent a little over two seasons with the New York Mets.

He was twice named an All-Star during his career. He played both third base and first base during his career. In 2020, he won a silver medal at the Olympics.

 

From New Jersey, Frazier is arguably the best baseball player in Rutgers history. With the Scarlet Knights, Frazier was named the Big East Player of the Year in 2007.

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Twitter reacts as Rutgers baseball was snubbed from the NCAA Tournament

Rutgers baseball didn’t make the NCAA Tournament, leading to plenty of anger on social media.

Rutgers baseball made the NCAA Tournament on Monday, the selection committee rewarding the Scarlet Knights for a second-place regular-season finish in the Big Ten as well as coming in second in the Big Ten Tournament. That’s some consistency right there.

That was supposed to be the introduction for yesterday’s piece heralding the return of Rutgers baseball to the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Rutgers baseball was left out with just two Big Ten programs being included this year.

It all led to quite a bit of consternation (that’s a polite way to say anger) on social media after Rutgers was left out.  Rutgers finished the season 44-15 (17-7 Big Ten) and with an RPI at No. 42.

It doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense and Rutgers fans on social media reacted as would be expected. Todd Frazier, for instance, made several tweets slamming the decision.

While the conspiracy theories and grassy knolls don’t quite hold up, it was clearly an unusual decision for the NCAA to overlook a strong and consistent regular season from Rutgers.

The Scarlet Knights baseball program has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2007.

A look at how everyone from WFAN’s Craig Carton to Rutgers baseball alum Todd Frazier reacted to yesterday’s news about the baseball team’s snub from the NCAA Tournament!

Todd Frazier doesn’t hold back on Twitter as Rutgers baseball is shockingly left out of the NCAA Tournament

Rutgers baseball legend Todd Frazier reacts to the Scarlet Knights missing out on the NCAA Tournament.

Rutgers baseball got left out of the NCAA Tournament, a surprising if not shocking decision from the selection committee. And Todd Frazier, the most prominent alumni of the baseball program, didn’t hold back on social media on Monday afternoon

It was a tremendous year for Rutgers baseball, which finished 44-15 (17-7 Big Ten). They were remarkably consistent, having finished second in the Big Ten regular-season and second in the Big Ten Tournament. And yet the regular-season champion (Maryland) and the conference tournament champion (Michigan, who received an automatic berth) are both in the NCAA Tournament.

Rutgers finished the season with a No. 42 RPI.

D1Baseball projected Rutgers to make the NCAA Tournament.

Frazier spent 11 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was twice an All-Star and won a gold medal in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The former third baseman has been an avid fan of the baseball program, including being an outspoken advocate for the program’s direction under third-year head coach Steve Owens.

Check out what Frazier had to say, including a tweet directed at Mike Buddie, the athletic director at Army West Point. Buddie sits on the selection committee for the baseball tournament.

 

Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies visit the Texas Rangers Friday at Globe Life Field for an 8:05 p.m. ET game. We analyze the Rockies-Rangers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Rockies at Rangers: Projected starting pitchers

RHP German Marquez vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Marquez in 2019: 12-5, 4.76 ERA in 28 starts.

  • 2019 vs. Rangers: NONE
  • Career vs. Rangers: NONE

Lynn in 2019: 16-11, 3.67 ERA in 33 starts.

  • 2019 vs. Rockies: NONE
  • Career vs. Rockies: 2-2, 2.76 ERA in 7 starts.

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Rockies at Rangers: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Rockies

  • OF Charlie Blackmon (came in contact with COVID-19) probable
  • OF David Dahl (upper body) probable
  • OF Ian Desmond (personal reasons) out

Rangers

  • OF Willie Calhoun (hip flexor) questionable
  • RP Brett Martin (COVID-19 symptoms) out
  • RP Rafael Montero (conditioning) out

Rockies at Rangers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at Thursday 5:10 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Rockies 11, Rangers 7

Moneyline (ML)

The Rockies (-129) and Rangers (+115) kick off their 2020 regular season with this unique COVID-altered regional-schedule game. Every team is playing 60 games with 40 of them being against their own division and the other 20 games playing against the other league’s same regional division opponents. However, there isn’t much in the way of the previous history between the two ball clubs to draw on for this handicap. The last time these teams met was in June 2018.

Marquez was 7-3 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 road starts and 10-1 versus opponents below .500 last season. Against mashers like 3B Nolan Arenado (41 home runs and 118 RBI in 2019), SS Trevor Story (35 home runs and 85 RBI in 2019) and Blackmon (32 home runs and 86 RBI in 2019), it could be a long Opening Day for the Rangers. What we know about the Marquez and the Rockies lineup makes them a lot more bankable than the Rangers. TAKE the ROCKIES (+115) to beat the Rangers.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Just because I’m taking the underdog on the moneyline, doesn’t mean I’ll swallow the vig to get the 1.5 runs of insurance. Realistically, the Rockies (+1.5, -167) could get pounded. Last season, Rockies starters had the highest ERA in the majors and their bullpen had the third-highest ERA. Also, their run line record was the fourth-lowest in baseball in 2019. PASS ON THE RUN LINE.

Over/Under (O/U)

I am a little nervous putting action either way on the total in Rockies-Rangers total of 9 runs (-110 on both sides). On one hand, both teams were above the league average in runs scored and runs allowed per game. On the other hand, BetMGM knows this, will price the total with said information and that explains both teams’ Over/Under trends from last season. In 2019, their combined Over/Under record was 154-160-10.  Also, Texas is moving into a new stadium this season, which may or may not be as hitter-friendly as the ballpark they played in from 1994-2019. PASS ON THE TOTAL.

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