We get this under way. Not very high expectations for this team as it was picked ninth in the Big 12 preseason poll. But we'll see how it goes. All games at Baylor Ballpark and afternoon starts.
Of course, Mitch Thompson takes over the program for Steve Rodriguez. The longtime assistant under Steve Smith who is a great recruiter and had an excellent career at McLennon earns his opportunity.
LEADING OFF
• Baylor Baseball opens its 2023 season with four-straight home games, including a three-game series against Central Michigan this weekend before hosting HCU next Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Baylor Ballpark.
• The Bears are celebrating the 25th season at Baylor Ballpark with a special logo and planned promotions throughout the 2023 campaign.
• Eighteen of the Bears' first 21 games this season are home games. The Bears leave the state of Texas just three times this year, all before April 3 (at Duke, at Oklahoma State, at Kansas).
• Baylor returns just 15 players from its 2022 roster and welcomes 23 newcomers, including 10 true freshmen and 13 transfers.
• Nine of the 13 transfers have previous Division I experience in Austin Stracener, Hunter Teplanszky, Daniel Altman, Cole Posey, Will Pendergrass, Casey Sunseri, Cole Tremain, John Ceccoli and Gabe Craig.
• Of the 15 returners, just one position player starter returns while eight newcomers are expected to round out the starting nine.
• Fifth-year senior RHP Blake Helton was named No. 123 on D1Baseball's list of the top-200 starting pitchers in the nation.
• Fourth-year junior RHP Will Rigney was named one of the top-50 seniors, regardless of position, by Perfect Game.
SERIES HISTORY VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN
• Baylor leads the all-time series over Central Michigan, 5-1, though the two sides have not met since 1989.
Friday - 3 pm
Saturday - 2 pm
Sunday - 1 pm
• Friday, Feb. 17 • 3:00 p.m. • RHP Blake Helton (0-1, 2.61 ERA) vs. LHP Garrett Navarra (10-3, 5.15 ERA)
• Saturday, Feb. 18 • 2:00 p.m. • LHP Cam Caley (4-0, 6.68 ERA) vs. LHP Adam Mrakitsch (7-1, 2.37 ERA)
• Sunday, Feb. 19 • 1:00 p.m. • RHP Mason Marriott (2-3, 5.96 ERA) vs. RHP Keegan Batka (5-3, 4.50 ERA)**
Of course, Mitch Thompson takes over the program for Steve Rodriguez. The longtime assistant under Steve Smith who is a great recruiter and had an excellent career at McLennon earns his opportunity.
LEADING OFF
• Baylor Baseball opens its 2023 season with four-straight home games, including a three-game series against Central Michigan this weekend before hosting HCU next Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Baylor Ballpark.
• The Bears are celebrating the 25th season at Baylor Ballpark with a special logo and planned promotions throughout the 2023 campaign.
• Eighteen of the Bears' first 21 games this season are home games. The Bears leave the state of Texas just three times this year, all before April 3 (at Duke, at Oklahoma State, at Kansas).
• Baylor returns just 15 players from its 2022 roster and welcomes 23 newcomers, including 10 true freshmen and 13 transfers.
• Nine of the 13 transfers have previous Division I experience in Austin Stracener, Hunter Teplanszky, Daniel Altman, Cole Posey, Will Pendergrass, Casey Sunseri, Cole Tremain, John Ceccoli and Gabe Craig.
• Of the 15 returners, just one position player starter returns while eight newcomers are expected to round out the starting nine.
• Fifth-year senior RHP Blake Helton was named No. 123 on D1Baseball's list of the top-200 starting pitchers in the nation.
• Fourth-year junior RHP Will Rigney was named one of the top-50 seniors, regardless of position, by Perfect Game.
SERIES HISTORY VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN
• Baylor leads the all-time series over Central Michigan, 5-1, though the two sides have not met since 1989.
Friday - 3 pm
Saturday - 2 pm
Sunday - 1 pm
• Friday, Feb. 17 • 3:00 p.m. • RHP Blake Helton (0-1, 2.61 ERA) vs. LHP Garrett Navarra (10-3, 5.15 ERA)
• Saturday, Feb. 18 • 2:00 p.m. • LHP Cam Caley (4-0, 6.68 ERA) vs. LHP Adam Mrakitsch (7-1, 2.37 ERA)
• Sunday, Feb. 19 • 1:00 p.m. • RHP Mason Marriott (2-3, 5.96 ERA) vs. RHP Keegan Batka (5-3, 4.50 ERA)**
