Big Ten Players in 2009 MLB Draft - Update

As of 12:35 pm ET, the 2009 MLB draft has completed its first 9 rounds, and the following Big Ten players have been selected:

Eric Arnett, RHP, Indiana (#25 overall, Milwaukee Brewers)
Josh Phegley, C, Indiana (#38 overall, Chicago White Sox)
Matt Bashore, LHP, Indiana (#46 overall, Minnesota Twins)
Derek McCallum, 2B, Minnesota (#132 overall, Minnesota Twins)
Brandon Wikoff, SS, Illinois (#161 overall, Houston Astros)
Chris Fetter, RHP, Michigan (#264 overall, San Diego Padres)
Evan Crawford, OF, Indiana (#267 overall, San Francisco Giants)

Stay tuned as the MLB draft continues and more Big Ten players are selected.

Indiana's Phegley and Bashore Drafted on Day 1

After the Milwaukee Brewers selected the first Big Ten player in the 2009 MLB draft in Indiana hurler Eric Arnett (#25 overall), the Chicago White Sox picked the second Big Ten player, Josh Phegley, also from Indiana, as the #38 overall pick. Later, yet another Hoosier was selected, and the third from the Big Ten in LHP Matt Bashore, who was selected by the Minnesota Twins as the #46 overall selection. The first day is done and three Big Ten baseball familiars were taken, but stay tuned as the draft resumes tomorrow and there are plenty of other Big Ten players waiting to be selected, highlighted by Minnesota 2B Derek McCallum, who was most recently projected to fall in the 4th-5th round.

Indiana P Eric Arnett Selected in the First Rd. of 2009 MLB Draft

Just a few moments ago, Indiana pitcher Eric Arnett was selected in the first round (25th overall pick) of the 2009 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Arnett is the first Big Ten player selected in the 2009 draft so far. Congratulations to Arnett and Hoosier nation, the Brewers are getting a real good one. Stay tuned for more updates on Big Ten players in the 2009 draft.

College World Series Field is Set

After today's game, the field of 8 teams for the College World Series at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska is set. The games will begin on June 13th and the final game will be on the 23rd or 24th. The field consists of:

Texas (#1 seed, defeated TCU in super regional)
Southern Mississippi (#3 seed, defeated Florida in super regional)
Arizona State (#1 seed, defeated Clemson in super regional)
North Carolina (#1 seed, defeated East Carolina in super regional)
Cal State Fullerton (#1 seed, defeated Louisville in super regional)
Arkansas (#2 seed, defeated Florida State in super regional)
Virginia (#2 seed, defeated Mississippi in super regional)
Louisiana State (#1 seed, defeated Rice in super regional)

These 8 teams will now be separated into two separate, double elimination brackets. The winners of each bracket will play each other in a best-of-three series to determine the NCAA champion. Stay tuned for updates as the CWS begins.

NCAA Tournament Update

I know this is not Big Ten related since all Big Ten teams were knocked out of the tournament, but I thought I would give everyone an update on the NCAA tournament in case they are interested. The following teams won their regional and advanced to Super Regionals:

Texas
TCU
Southern Miss
Florida
Clemson
Arizona State
East Carolina
North Carolina
CS Fullerton
Louisville
Florida State
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Virginia
LSU
Rice

The Super Regionals began yesterday, and the each regional winner was paired with another regional winner to compete in a best of three series, the winner earning a berth in the College World Series in Omaha which begins June 13th. Here are the Super Regional pairings and results so far:

TCU vs. Texas (1st game today)

Florida vs. Southern Mississippi (1st game today)

Clemson vs. Arizona State (1st game today)

North Carolina vs. East Carolina (North Carolina leads series 1-0)

Cal State Fullerton vs. Louisville (CS Fullerton leads the series 1-0)

Florida State vs. Arkansas (Arkansas wins series 2-0, earns berth to College World Seires)

Ole Miss vs. Virginia (Series tied 1-1)

LSU vs. Rice (LSU leads series 1-0)

So far, Arkansas is the only team that has earned a spot in the College World Series, but both Cal State Fullerton and LSU can earn a berth if they win today. Stay tuned for more results as the College World Series field of 8 starts filling up!

NCAA Tournament - Day 3 Results

After Day 2 which saw the Hoosiers eliminated and the Gophers and Buckeyes hold onto their tournament lives, Day 3 began well for the Big Ten. The Buckeyes beat Georgia 13-6 this afternoon, advancing to a regional championship matchup with Florida State, in which they needed to win 2 straight games to advance to the Super Regionals. Tonight, the Buckeyes faced the Seminoles and got absolutley klobbered, 37-6. That's right, it's not a typo, THIRTY-SEVEN RUNS were put up by the Seminoles. Tough way for Ohio State to end their season, not much else to say about that.

The Gophers of Minnesota also won their first game of the day, beating Baylor 15-12. They then faced LSU tonight in the regional championship in which they needed to win two straight games to move to Super Regional play. LSU dominated the Gophers in all facets of the game, winning easily 10-3. Tough for the Gophers to go out this way, but at least it was at a great college atmosphere such as Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge.

So now it's official, Big Ten Baseball in 2009 is over! It's been a great year filled with an exciting conference and post season. Thanks to everyone who has followed my blog, and make sure to stay tuned for updates on post-season news, Big Ten players in the MLB draft, recruiting, and more!

NCAA Tournament - Day 2 Results

After an opening day which saw the Big Ten go 0-3 yesterday, the Big Ten bounced back today going 2-1. Here are the results:

OHIO STATE 6
Marist 4

Buckeye starter Dean Wolosiansky gave up 4 runs on 10 hits in 5.1 innings of work to recieve the no decision. Reliever Drew Rucinski pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and struck out two to improve to 11-2 on the season. Jake Hale pitched 2 scoreless innings as well, and picked up his 17th save of the year. Offensively the Bucks only compiled 7 hits, but managed to squeak out the win anyways. Ohio State was led by DH Ryan Dew who hit a 3 run bases clearing triple and finished 1-4, with 1 run and 3 RBI. CF Michael Stephens also collected two hits, and finished 2-2 with a run and 2 BB. With the win, the Buckeyes stay alive and will face the loser of #2 Georgia and #1 Florida State. Currently Florida State is ahead 4-2 in the bottom half of the 8th inning.

MINNESOTA 11
Southern 8

The box score has not yet been released for this game, but I will fill you in with what I know. Minnesota starter Seth Rosin pitched into the 6th or 7th inning, giving up 3 runs. Reliever Scott Fern earned the victory, and Scott Matyas picked up another save for the maroon and gold. The Gophers were led offensively by LF Justin Gominsky, who finished 4-4, just a HR short of the cycle. With the win, the Gophers stay alive and will face the loser of #1 LSU vs. #3 Baylor.

INDIANA 0
Vanderbilt 10

The box score has not yet been released for this game either. Another tough loss for the Hoosiers, and this one even tougher as it eliminates them from the tournament. Great season for the red and white, too bad it had to end this way.