Scott Rolen joins Jeff Mercer's staff as Director of Player Development

[Stu Jackson]

 

[TDH81]

Heck ya! What a staff!

 

[Stu Jackson]

Story here: https://indiana.rivals.com/news/indiana-baseball-scott-rolen-hired-as-director-of-player-development

 

[CC Mac]

Story here: https://indiana.rivals.com/news/indiana-baseball-scott-rolen-hired-as-director-of-player-development

Will he be on the bench during games or is it more behind the scenes?

 

[browncowgoiu]

Having Scott Rolen on the staff adds tremendous credibility. Once recruits learn of his background may very well result in bringing high level recruits into the fold. An impressive addition to the staff.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Will he be on the bench during games or is it more behind the scenes?

Not sure. Hoping to talk to Mercer on Friday and will ask him then. That's a good question. I'm assuming behind the scenes since he's focused on game prep and working with players.

 

[snowling]

http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2018/7/1...-rolen-as-director-of-player-development.aspx

Go Hoosiers!

 

[snowling]

https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2018/07/scott-rolen-added-to-iu-baseball-staff/

Go Hoosiers!

 

[CC Mac]

Not sure. Hoping to talk to Mercer on Friday and will ask him then. That's a good question. I'm assuming behind the scenes since he's focused on game prep and working with players.

Thanks

 

[snowling]

http://iubase.com/jeff-mercer-adds-scott-rolen-and-completes-his-staff/

Go Hoosiers!

 

[mushroomgod_1]

Having Scott Rolen on the staff adds tremendous credibility. Once recruits learn of his background may very well result in bringing high level recruits into the fold. An impressive addition to the staff.

I wish they had announced this before so many decommits....everybody knew it was in the works.

 

[Rangeline Fan]

Any idea if this will help bring some of our decommits back into the fold?

 

[IUBBFAN01]

Any idea if this will help bring some of our decommits back into the fold?

The new coaches are not sweating the kids who decided to leave the fold. They are concerned with the current roster and getting this team ready for the 2019 season. Only one of the players leaving was considered elite, and he may get drafted next year anyway. Let’s pump the brakes and let these coaches go to work on players THEY want to bring in in the future. They are probably thrilled to have some openings for players they’d like to recruit.

 

[CC Mac]

I wish they had announced this before so many decommits....everybody knew it was in the works.

Did the Tucker kid from Northview decommit?

 

[mushroomgod_1]

The new coaches are not sweating the kids who decided to leave the fold. They are concerned with the current roster and getting this team ready for the 2019 season. Only one of the players leaving was considered elite, and he may get drafted next year anyway. Let’s pump the brakes and let these coaches go to work on players THEY want to bring in in the future. They are probably thrilled to have some openings for players they’d like to recruit.

I've seen the Columbus kids play. I was doubtful of Maddox's ability to contribute, but Gilley and Greenwell have obvious potential. They will be seriously recruited.