I don't think he was hurt because I just saw he will be pitching...
for Burlington in the Appalachian League this summer. I know he was fairly highly regarded but I think it was more projection based on his frame and potential velocity increase but in his senior year, he was still only sitting mainly upper-80's with his fastball and one scout that attended a game in March 2025 had him only hitting mid-80's in the 3rd inning after starting the game in the 88-90 range.
So I think the redshirt was likely a developmental year. I still think he has some potential but there hasn't been a particularly long history of pitchers becoming notable players after redshirting during the Szefc era.
@Vawter Tech on the additional Summer League assignment.
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2027 VT Baseball Roster Projection Overview as of 6/1/26...
-- QCP
Jun 01, 2026 at 09:21 PM ET
QCP
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06/01/26 09:21 PM ET
I see Austin Dean is listed as redshirting this year- was he hurt or
-- vtfin91
Jun 02, 2026 at 11:43 PM ET
vtfin91
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06/02/26 11:43 PM ET
I don't think he was hurt because I just saw he will be pitching...
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-- QCP
Jun 02, 2026 at 11:55 PM ET
QCP
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06/02/26 11:55 PM ET
I am hoping for big things from him
-- Vawter Tech
Jun 09, 2026 at 09:14 AM ET
Vawter Tech
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06/09/26 09:14 AM ET