University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Fall Ball Recap: Week 3
10/15/2018 2:09:00 PM | Baseball
Panthers Continue Practice, Head into the Community
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh baseball team wrapped up week three of fall ball as Pitt took to the field for an exhibition for the first time in the 2018 fall season.
MAKING MIRACLES
The Panthers teamed up with the Miracle League of South Hills on Saturday, taking part in the league's season finale at Boyce Mayview Park. Pitt assisted on the field as the Rangers and Orioles battled to a 21-21 tie and each member of the Miracle League teams took home Pitt baseball tshirts. A full photo gallery of Saturday's event can be found here.
Junior Dan Hammer…
"It was great being out here at Miracle League. I had the opportunity to be here two years ago and it was great to be back to today. Just to see the kids smile, it was a great feeling."
Freshman Mason Ronan…
"It was a blast today to get out and work with some of these kids and make them really happy. These kids have a special place in my heart and to be able to work with them, it was really fun, and just to make their day it was a really humbling experience."
OFFENSE ELECTRIC IN EXHIBITION OPENER
The Panthers took part in their first exhibition of the 2018 fall campaign, downing the Toronto Mets 21-3 at Charles L. Cost Field. Pitt scored at least one run in six of its eight offensive innings, homering four times and finishing the contest without any strikeouts. Senior Connor Perry would smack a pair of homers, including a grand slam, as he tallied six RBI.
Nine pitchers saw work on the mound as the Panthers got solid performances from veterans Dan Hammer and Derek West, as well as Christian Camacho and Billy Corcoran.
A full photo gallery of Friday's exhibition can be found here.
Postgame interviews… FRESHMAN PITCHER MASON RONAN
On how the team is adjusting…
"I'd say the team is adjusting pretty well. We're three weeks in and we're all getting to know each other, we're all comfortable with each other now and the way Coach Bell and the staff goes about things. We have good team chemistry right now."
On how he's transitioning to collegiate baseball…
"I'd say I'm doing pretty well. I've really been focusing on my time management, trying to knock my school work out as soon as I can and getting all of my study hall ours in and then on top of all of that getting my extra work in in practice and lift. It's been pretty good so far."
On getting to face a different opponent the exhibition opener…
"It's going to be fun, I'm really looking forward to it. We've been going at it with each other these past couple of weeks and just to go out there and throw against some other batters and see my teammates compete against a different pitcher and all that, I'm really looking forward to it and I know the team is too."
JUNIOR PITCHER CHRISTIAN CAMACHO
On the transition from junior college to Pitt…
"It's been a little bit different. The level of competition is, of course, going to be higher, we're expected to play at a higher level in the ACC. Having a lot of guys with the same abilities or even better helps you become a better player and person. It's a good transition and it's definitely a different one for sure."
On the pressure of being expected to come in and contribute immediately…
"It's just about staying calm, staying cool and collected. Playing baseball, I've been playing this game my whole life so it's nothing different going out there and competing. I love competing, it's something I look forward to. Being able to help younger guys, being one of the older guys, is something I look forward to. That's something I'm really excited about."
On getting to face the Toronto Mets…
"It's always different. It's always a good feeling playing against other teams, being able to compete and show what you've got. I think everyone is excited about getting out there and being able to compete and hopefully beat them and have some fun doing it."
BRING IN BELL
The season ushers in the first for newly appointed head coach Mike Bell, who was introduced by Director of Athletics Heather Lyke on July 13. Bell joins the Panthers after a seven-year stint as the associate head coach and pitching coach at ACC powerhouse Florida State. Bell brings more than 14 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience to the Panthers and is just the fifth head coach in Pitt baseball history.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will continue week four of fall practice before returning to the diamond in an exhibition, hosting Youngstown State Friday at 5 p.m. at Charles L. Cost Field.
#H2P | Twitter | Instagram
MAKING MIRACLES
The Panthers teamed up with the Miracle League of South Hills on Saturday, taking part in the league's season finale at Boyce Mayview Park. Pitt assisted on the field as the Rangers and Orioles battled to a 21-21 tie and each member of the Miracle League teams took home Pitt baseball tshirts. A full photo gallery of Saturday's event can be found here.
Great day with an even better group. Thanks for having us out, @MLSouthHills! #H2P pic.twitter.com/7rTbgYyygH
— Pitt Baseball (@Pitt_BASE) October 13, 2018
Junior Dan Hammer…
"It was great being out here at Miracle League. I had the opportunity to be here two years ago and it was great to be back to today. Just to see the kids smile, it was a great feeling."
Freshman Mason Ronan…
"It was a blast today to get out and work with some of these kids and make them really happy. These kids have a special place in my heart and to be able to work with them, it was really fun, and just to make their day it was a really humbling experience."
OFFENSE ELECTRIC IN EXHIBITION OPENER
The Panthers took part in their first exhibition of the 2018 fall campaign, downing the Toronto Mets 21-3 at Charles L. Cost Field. Pitt scored at least one run in six of its eight offensive innings, homering four times and finishing the contest without any strikeouts. Senior Connor Perry would smack a pair of homers, including a grand slam, as he tallied six RBI.
Nine pitchers saw work on the mound as the Panthers got solid performances from veterans Dan Hammer and Derek West, as well as Christian Camacho and Billy Corcoran.
A full photo gallery of Friday's exhibition can be found here.
Postgame interviews… FRESHMAN PITCHER MASON RONAN
On how the team is adjusting…
"I'd say the team is adjusting pretty well. We're three weeks in and we're all getting to know each other, we're all comfortable with each other now and the way Coach Bell and the staff goes about things. We have good team chemistry right now."
On how he's transitioning to collegiate baseball…
"I'd say I'm doing pretty well. I've really been focusing on my time management, trying to knock my school work out as soon as I can and getting all of my study hall ours in and then on top of all of that getting my extra work in in practice and lift. It's been pretty good so far."
On getting to face a different opponent the exhibition opener…
"It's going to be fun, I'm really looking forward to it. We've been going at it with each other these past couple of weeks and just to go out there and throw against some other batters and see my teammates compete against a different pitcher and all that, I'm really looking forward to it and I know the team is too."
??? "We've been going at it with each other these past couple weeks. Just to go out there and throw against some other batters and see my teammates compete against a different pitcher, I'm really looking forward to it and I know the team is too." - Mason Ronan#H2P pic.twitter.com/X5G3Rn78q3
— Pitt Baseball (@Pitt_BASE) October 8, 2018
JUNIOR PITCHER CHRISTIAN CAMACHO
On the transition from junior college to Pitt…
"It's been a little bit different. The level of competition is, of course, going to be higher, we're expected to play at a higher level in the ACC. Having a lot of guys with the same abilities or even better helps you become a better player and person. It's a good transition and it's definitely a different one for sure."
On the pressure of being expected to come in and contribute immediately…
"It's just about staying calm, staying cool and collected. Playing baseball, I've been playing this game my whole life so it's nothing different going out there and competing. I love competing, it's something I look forward to. Being able to help younger guys, being one of the older guys, is something I look forward to. That's something I'm really excited about."
On getting to face the Toronto Mets…
"It's always different. It's always a good feeling playing against other teams, being able to compete and show what you've got. I think everyone is excited about getting out there and being able to compete and hopefully beat them and have some fun doing it."
??? "I've been playing this game my whole life, it's nothing different going out there and competing. I love competing, so it's something I look forward to." - Christian Camacho #H2P pic.twitter.com/VbXUcfCdBU
— Pitt Baseball (@Pitt_BASE) October 9, 2018
BRING IN BELL
The season ushers in the first for newly appointed head coach Mike Bell, who was introduced by Director of Athletics Heather Lyke on July 13. Bell joins the Panthers after a seven-year stint as the associate head coach and pitching coach at ACC powerhouse Florida State. Bell brings more than 14 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience to the Panthers and is just the fifth head coach in Pitt baseball history.
UP NEXT
The Panthers will continue week four of fall practice before returning to the diamond in an exhibition, hosting Youngstown State Friday at 5 p.m. at Charles L. Cost Field.
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