A guy like Renfrow is the huge exception - many pitchers flash as freshmen
and break out sophomore year. Look at Stieg as a prime example - I could see Kulik in particular having a big breakout. Cowen as a lefty who throws strikes and can spin it, can fit in quickly in a high level bullpen as a soph. I posted last season I thought that we had the best group of freshmen pitching I could remember (many years) and we are seeing that group get absolutely pillaged. think Yagesh and Berzonski can fill the role this year, but keep in mind our program is still built on HS recruits as our best players. Losing guys like Marciano, Kulik and Cowen will really hurt in 2027 season, not as much this year, but when our HS recruits like Renfrow, Stieg, Crowl and Clement potentially/likely leave for draft. We fill out with transfers but our best should be the HS guys.
Thread Replies (14)
It appears Marcel Kulik is in the transfer portal...
-- QCP
Aug 03, 2025 at 03:24 PM ET
QCP
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08/03/25 03:24 PM ET
Would have thought he might earn a very big role next season...
-- vtfin91
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:20 AM ET
vtfin91
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08/04/25 10:20 AM ET
Looks like Kulik to Auburn, similar to Marciano...
-- QCP
Aug 04, 2025 at 06:36 PM ET
QCP
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08/04/25 06:36 PM ET
Pretty level-headed analysis. Fingers crossed our staff looks that deep in
-- HokiePWC
Aug 05, 2025 at 08:49 AM ET
HokiePWC
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08/05/25 08:49 AM ET
Cowen also transferring
-- Vawter Tech
Aug 04, 2025 at 09:03 AM ET
Vawter Tech
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08/04/25 09:03 AM ET
Not too surprised with Cowen transferring given the numbers...
-- QCP
Aug 04, 2025 at 10:35 PM ET
QCP
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08/04/25 10:35 PM ET
My son overlapped for only a small time in the VBL for the express
-- tdubvt
Aug 07, 2025 at 02:08 PM ET
tdubvt
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08/07/25 02:08 PM ET
Kid must have been beaned in the head by a hit ball more than once.
-- ancient alien 2018
Aug 07, 2025 at 10:56 PM ET
ancient alien 2018
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08/07/25 10:56 PM ET
A little surprised by that. He has potential for sure…
-- QCP
Aug 07, 2025 at 02:58 PM ET
QCP
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08/07/25 02:58 PM ET
A guy like Renfrow is the huge exception - many pitchers flash as freshmen
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-- vtfin91
Aug 08, 2025 at 01:29 PM ET
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08/08/25 01:29 PM ET
I share your concerns about 2027 pitching. We will likely...
-- QCP
Aug 08, 2025 at 03:02 PM ET
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08/08/25 03:02 PM ET
We need left handed pitchers, so I think it will be the bull pen
-- manassashoo
Aug 07, 2025 at 04:05 PM ET
manassashoo
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08/07/25 04:05 PM ET
i was a bit surprised when it popped up too****
-- tdubvt
Aug 07, 2025 at 03:57 PM ET
tdubvt
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08/07/25 03:57 PM ET
Kulik found a home in Auburn quickly
-- Vawter Tech
Aug 05, 2025 at 03:32 PM ET
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08/05/25 03:32 PM ET