adamsputnik
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ESPN Article featuring KSU baseball
Quote:Strike Two: Streaking To Nowhere
Kennesaw State would rank as one of the mid-major teams no one would want to face in the postseason, what with power right-handers Kyle Heckathorn and Chad Jenkins at the top of the rotation.
Good thing for the likes of Clemson, Georgia and Georgia Tech that the Owls aren't even eligible for the postseason.
As Kennesaw State and Florida Gulf Coast continue to transition from smaller classifications to Division I, they have taken up residence atop the Atlantic Sun Conference. FGCU leads the league at 16-5 (25-16 overall), while Kennesaw is next at 15-5 (23-16 overall).
The Owls, however, have two premium draft prospects who would make them a tough regional foe for any team. Heckathorn is one of the nation's hardest throwers, and while he has erratic command, he can be effectively wild. He's still 4-1, 3.55 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 63.1 innings.
Jenkins, however, has emerged as a true ace and is as hot as any pitcher in the country. He didn't give up a run in April (he won't pitch again until this weekend), ending his month with an eight-inning, 12-strikeout performance against Belmont. Jenkins leads the A-Sun with a 2.32 ERA, and the only reason he didn't get his third straight complete-game shutout was the Owls' 26-0 lead, leading him to be removed to save his arm. Jenkins has given up just 16 hits in his past four starts and has 18 1/3 straight innings without a walk. He's now 6-1 and has improved his draft stock, moving into first-two-rounds consideration.
The baseball team has been good lately - played UGA tough last week and split a good Georgia Southern team last night. Shame about the fact that conference play is out of our reach this year.
Baseball America Article
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KennesawBasketball
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RE: ESPN Article featuring KSU baseball
Next year...next year :)
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Corn_3024
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RE: ESPN Article featuring KSU baseball
We would have had a good chance to win the conference the past two years. We lose a ton next season. Lots of seniors and others will be drafted. Sansing is an amazing recruiter, but he has his work cut out for him.
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