BIG Tournament

[CrazyHands]

With Rutgers getting beat by Maryland, Hoosiers secure the sixth seed in Omaha.

 

[82IU]

Just out of curiosity, what would have been the tiebreaker? We had a better overall record plus I believe we have a better RPI. Would it have been record against common opponents?
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[kraft cheese+macaroni]

Just out of curiosity, what would have been the tiebreaker? We had a better overall record plus I believe we have a better RPI. Would it have been record against common opponents?
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Record vs common B1G opponents

 

[ptrich]

Here is the article on the seeding from the IU site. IU opens up against 10-seed Rutgers on Tuesday.

Hoosiers Take No. 6 Seed in Big Ten Tournament - Indiana University Athletics

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Indiana Baseball team, after finishing the regular season with a 31-23 (16-14 B1G) record, will be the No. 6 seed in next week's Big Ten...

iuhoosiers.com

 

[jseebold]

This is Gavin’s dad. I just want to say my son has thoroughly enjoyed playing for and representing Indiana baseball. He loves the guys on this team and the coaching staff. I understand as fans we get frustrated and that’s because everyone wants to win, but this team and staff are full of good people that want to win. I just have a hunch this team is going to make some noise in Omaha and do something special. Someone has to win it, why not IU!

 

[ptrich]

This is Gavin’s dad. I just want to say my son has thoroughly enjoyed playing for and representing Indiana baseball. He loves the guys on this team and the coaching staff. I understand as fans we get frustrated and that’s because everyone wants to win, but this team and staff are full of good people that want to win. I just have a hunch this team is going to make some noise in Omaha and do something special. Someone has to win it, why not IU!

Glad to hear that about Gavin. Our pitching has been really looking up over the latter part of the season which obviously is a good sign going into the tournament. My primary concern is our hitting which seems to go into a lull far too often and in the same game. Hopefully, we can get both in synch together and make a run for the tournament championship which is the only hope we have to reach the Field of 64.

 

[ptrich]

Here is a repost from Alum-Ni at the Iowa site which lists the pods and the schedule. Thanks to Alum-Ni.

Big Ten Tournament

POOL A
#1 Oregon
#8 Nebraska
#12 Michigan State

POOL B
#2 UCLA
#7 Michigan
#11 Illinois

POOL C
#3 Iowa
#6 Indiana
#10 Rutgers

POOL D
#4 USC
#5 Washington
#9 Penn State

Tuesday, May 20
#7 Michigan vs. #11 Illinois (10:00 AM - BTN)
#6 Indiana vs. #10 Rutgers (2:00 PM - BTN)
#8 Nebraska vs. #12 Michigan State (6:00 PM - BTN)

Wednesday, May 21
#2 UCLA vs. #11 Illinois (10:00 AM - BTN)
#5 Washington vs. #9 Penn State (2:00 PM - BTN)
#3 Iowa vs. #10 Rutgers (6:00 PM - BTN)

Thursday, May 22
#2 UCLA vs. #7 Michigan (10:00 AM - BTN)
#4 USC vs. #9 Penn State (2:00 PM - BTN)
#1 Oregon vs. #12 Michigan State (6:00 PM - BTN)

Friday, May 23
#4 USC vs. #5 Washington (10:00 AM - BTN)
#3 Iowa vs. #6 Indiana (2:00 PM - BTN)
#1 Oregon vs. #8 Nebraska (6:00 PM - BTN)

 

[Army88]

Glad to hear that about Gavin. Our pitching has been really looking up over the latter part of the season which obviously is a good sign going into the tournament. My primary concern is our hitting which seems to go into a lull far too often and in the same game. Hopefully, we can get both in synch together and make a run for the tournament championship which is the only hope we have to reach the Field of 64.

From injuries to illnesses early to mid season, I agree we are playing our best of the year. Mix in the 4 freshman, who are essentially veterans now, and I would give IU a decent chance at the BIG 10 championship.
We have shown the ability to play “small ball” recently, which may be helpful in Omaha.
Go Hoosiers

 

[ptrich]

From injuries to illnesses early to mid season, I agree we are playing our best of the year. Mix in the 4 freshman, who are essentially veterans now, and I would give IU a decent chance at the BIG 10 championship.
We have shown the ability to play “small ball” recently, which may be helpful in Omaha.
Go Hoosiers

The one late stat that is driving me crazy is the number of DPs we have hit into of late.
Also, it's been noted several times that our inability to drive in runs from 3rd with less than two outs is another thing that drives me crazy since we can't seem to get the SF or make contact with the ball. We have Kd a bunch of times in that situation or we get a pop-up. It's just one of the negative side of things this season as it winds down to a closure, and hopefully we don't close it out quickly as we enter the conference tournament.

 

[ptrich]

The one late stat that is driving me crazy is the number of DPs we have hit into of late.
Also, it's been noted several times that our inability to drive in runs from 3rd with less than two outs is another thing that drives me crazy since we can't seem to get the SF or make contact with the ball. We have Kd a bunch of times in that situation or we get a pop-up. It's just one of the negative side of things this season as it winds down to a closure, and hopefully we don't close it out quickly as we enter the conference tournament.

I took a look at the DP stats for the past four seasons counting this season and here they are:

2025 (so far) - We have turned 30 DPs while hitting into 44 DPs in 54 games so far.

2024 - We turned 28 DPs while hitting into 32 DPs in 54 games.

2023 - We turned 32 DPs while hitting into 48 DPs in 63 games.

2022 - We turned 33 DPs while hitting into 55 DPs in 59 games.

 

[biglewexpress]

Glad to hear that about Gavin. Our pitching has been really looking up over the latter part of the season which obviously is a good sign going into the tournament. My primary concern is our hitting which seems to go into a lull far too often and in the same game. Hopefully, we can get both in synch together and make a run for the tournament championship which is the only hope we have to reach the Field of 64.

IU has to get wins in the B10 tournament to even be considered for an at large NCAA bid. Currently 63 rpi with SOS 64, NCSOS 104. 1-4 vs Q1, and 6-13 vs Q2. I’d agree with you, This team likely has to make the Semis/Finals of the B10 tournament to get an at large bid.

 

[80RU]

IU has to get wins in the B10 tournament to even be considered for an at large NCAA bid. Currently 63 rpi with SOS 64, NCSOS 104. 1-4 vs Q1, and 6-13 vs Q2. I’d agree with you, This team likely has to make the Semis/Finals of the B10 tournament to get an at large bid.

I don’t think anyone in the league could get an at large bid this year except for the West Coast teams. I remember 2022 where RU won about 45 games and had an RPI in the mid 40s – – they went into the league tournament final undefeated and lost to Michigan in the final. They did not get a bid and the explanation was that there were not enough quad one wins. I don’t think even Iowa could get an at large bid because of their lack of quad one wins.

 

[ptrich]

I don’t think anyone in the league could get an at large bid this year except for the West Coast teams. I remember 2022 where RU won about 45 games and had an RPI in the mid 40s – – they went into the league tournament final undefeated and lost to Michigan in the final. They did not get a bid and the explanation was that there were not enough quad one wins. I don’t think even Iowa could get an at large bid because of their lack of quad one wins.

It's been pretty much a consensus that Iowa needs to win the conference tournament to get into the Field of 64. They really faltered down the stretch against strong teams and their RPI is well below IU's RPI and we had no chance outside of winning the league championship which is out the window for us. It's looking more and more like the West Coat newcomers are going to represent the B1G in the tournament, and I think that Phil Knight will win the B1G tournament.

 

[Charlesroast]

I don’t think anyone in the league could get an at large bid this year except for the West Coast teams. I remember 2022 where RU won about 45 games and had an RPI in the mid 40s – – they went into the league tournament final undefeated and lost to Michigan in the final. They did not get a bid and the explanation was that there were not enough quad one wins. I don’t think even Iowa could get an at large bid because of their lack of quad one wins.

Oregon and honestly the rest of the west exposed the B1G this year. You guys have a shot in this thing as you are playing well and hungry. I believe you have a bright future with Steve Owens, and new facilities next year.

 

[biglewexpress]

I don’t think anyone in the league could get an at large bid this year except for the West Coast teams. I remember 2022 where RU won about 45 games and had an RPI in the mid 40s – – they went into the league tournament final undefeated and lost to Michigan in the final. They did not get a bid and the explanation was that there were not enough quad one wins. I don’t think even Iowa could get an at large bid because of their lack of quad one wins.

Hence why teams have to win in the tournament. Usually if you’re winning in conference tournaments you are beating good teams. The B10 has never been a great conference and you can’t control your B10 scheduling, so you have to schedule quality opponents. But this year the 4th best league, and your right that it’s looking like a 3 bid league (Presumably OU/UCLA/USC).

In the case of Iowa, 74 RPI, 97SoS, and an abysmal 179NCSoS it’s easy to see why they will not get in. If they schedule better midweek games instead of playing Non D1 opponents like Loras, it would help their metrics. And yes 0-5 against Q1 teams, the only Q1 teams they played were at the last few weeks of the season.

I’ve said it here many times, scheduling in the Non-conference is vital for B10 teams to get at large consideration. Scheduling wins doesn’t matter, scheduling quality opponents does.