Column: The World Baseball Classic is every bit fun as it is important
By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 22, 2017When Yadier Molina was asked how much winning the World Baseball Classic meant to him, he didn’t hesitate.
When Yadier Molina was asked how much winning the World Baseball Classic meant to him, he didn’t hesitate.
Like Spongebob without water, JJ Schwarz needed it. He really, really needed it.
The Gators badly need to steamroll someone. Anyone.
Jonathan India didn’t even reach for the ball. Instead, he watched as it zipped past him, carrying the game with it.
All Jonathan India could do was react.
It wasn’t the start Alex Faedo envisioned.
Even if the offense doesn’t come around, Florida baseball will be just fine.
Mark Kolozsvary tried to hold himself from swinging, but it was too late.
Following FSU’s win over Florida in the 2016 NCAA Super Regionals, Seminoles manager Mike Martin proved to be prophetic.
It had been 756 days since Ryan Larson parked a ball outside McKethan Stadium.
In the midst of a near season-long slump, JJ Schwarz would’ve taken a hit anyway he could get one.
Austin Langworthy pulled his hands in.
Years ago, I remember chasing foul balls off the bat of Chris Duncan at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.
Eli Putnam put metal to leather, smacking a drive over UF centerfielder Nick Horvath.
Nick Horvath trotted in from center field.
James Davison ran toward the ball. He got under the ball. He prepared to catch the ball.
Of all the great teams and rotations Florida has had throughout the program’s years, none have accomplished what Florida did Saturday.
Alex Faedo threw his arms in the air.
After Andrew Baker notched the first strikeout of his college career, the freshman danced on the mound. The game was over, and he’d preserved his team’s 8-1 win over William and Mary on Saturday. But in his one inning of work, the game wasn’t really in doubt.
It’s OK to freak out a little bit.