It's Mercer....Nt
- Thread starter Bligedy
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2nd I think. That’s pretty good considering he hasn’t been a HC very long.
I think he is a great fit. Was looking at the Wright State web site this morning and his stay was short there but a lot of positives. Wouldn’t mind if he brings the pitching coach along.
Really like the comments in the IU release. Scott Rolen is an important supporter of the program, Fineman and Milto’s comments are encouraging, as were Webb’s
I think he will do very well at IU and have a good long run.
Really like the comments in the IU release. Scott Rolen is an important supporter of the program, Fineman and Milto’s comments are encouraging, as were Webb’s
I think he will do very well at IU and have a good long run.
I can't remember, but didn't Tracy Smith call IU his dream job? Regardless, I like it that he is a young guy that has strong ties to the state. I wonder if the salary of 250k is just the base salary or the total package.
another "Indiana guy" who might be next if he doesn't get the WSU head job: https://wsuraiders.com/coaches.aspx?rc=582&path=baseball
Read that Coach was big on analytics, don’t know if Coach Bunn is. In any case my guess is he will bring in his own folks, maybe keep Rodeheaver.
Wouldn’t think Rolen wants a job but I expect him to visit frequently.
Would think one of his assistants at Wright State could potentially land the job to replace him there.
Will be interesting to see who is hired to fill his coaching staff.
Could see Bunn being asked to stay by Mercer as a sign of consistency to a young but promising pitching staff. He might also be disappointed he didn’t get the job and be ready to move on.
On paper, Mercer looks like a solid hire. Young guy that should be able to relate do the players since he’s not that much older. I hope he’s so good that Fred needs to double his base salary in a few years. Hopefully, he can convince some quality commitments that Coach Lemonis had to the program to follow him to Bloomington.
Will be interesting to see who is hired to fill his coaching staff.
Could see Bunn being asked to stay by Mercer as a sign of consistency to a young but promising pitching staff. He might also be disappointed he didn’t get the job and be ready to move on.
On paper, Mercer looks like a solid hire. Young guy that should be able to relate do the players since he’s not that much older. I hope he’s so good that Fred needs to double his base salary in a few years. Hopefully, he can convince some quality commitments that Coach Lemonis had to the program to follow him to Bloomington.
Tip of the cap to Bligedy who I believe brought up Mercer first...
Good call. Hopefully, Great Hire!
I'll be rooting for him to win and Win Big!
Good call. Hopefully, Great Hire!
I'll be rooting for him to win and Win Big!
From what I have been able to read I like this choice and excited to see what he brings to the table. Glad to see that Fineman and Milto are looking forward to leading next years team with Mercer.
FWIW it looks like Lemonis hasn't hired a pitching coach yet.
If IU does lose Bunn, Sogard (see link above) might well be worth Mercer's consideration--especially if it would help Mercer hold on to some commitments like Avery Short
