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Vawter Tech
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Depth is Big now with smaller rosters

Baseball only has 34 man rosters now, although we have 35 listed. Not sure what the exact number is to be honest. But this roster is obviously built with more flexibility in terms of positions each player can play. I think they did a good job to where most positions have at least 2 reliable players that can field well and hit. The pitchers will be asked to throw more innings out of the pen as well. You typically only have 2 guys who are long relief guys, but I think it'll be more like 3-4 this season. Injuries are tough to prevent in a sport with this frequency of games. They're gonna happen and the team has to adapt. Hopefully the main guys can stay healthy. We've made it through 4 games without major injuries (yet). I think of the 4 players noted, the expectation is they should be playing at some point this season. Kentucky already lost their star SS who was slated to be a first round pick and potential Golden Spikes award winner. I think we're in a decent spot thus far.
Posted: 02/18/2026 at 01:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokiepro)

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I probably missed it, so apologies, but what's up with Clement? Was
HokiePWC 02/18/26 08:17 AM ET
Clement, Exum, Grady, and Jordan not seen any action yet. Are all injured?**
McHokie93 02/18/26 08:52 AM ET
It appears all of them are dealing with ailments of some sort
Vawter Tech 02/18/26 09:00 AM ET
So FOUR guys out before season starts? Seriously??
hokiepro 02/18/26 11:30 AM ET
Rather now than later **
HokiesACC2004 02/19/26 05:21 AM ET
Depth is Big now with smaller rosters
Vawter Tech 02/18/26 01:29 PM ET
Szefc made the point in the tsl podcast that it really impacts ability
vtfin91 02/18/26 11:33 PM ET
Exactly. I think we are in a good spot as situated right now. I think it
HokiePWC 02/18/26 02:58 PM ET
I feel like Exum has been a 1 inning max guy for some reason.
chagerma 02/19/26 09:37 AM ET
Correct. I don't think you want him over 3 outs/25-30 pitches. It's all a
HokiePWC 02/19/26 11:41 AM ET
Coming off injury
Vawter Tech 02/18/26 08:46 AM ET
Will be nice to have he and Exum ready for the bulk of ACC play. Seems
HokiePWC 02/18/26 10:38 AM ET
Has he pitched since Game 1 of last season when he got hurt? Thought he
vtfin91 02/18/26 09:28 AM ET
Haven't seen any official pitches from him since then
Vawter Tech 02/18/26 01:21 PM ET