Just some quick notes....I'll go more in-depth over the next few days.
...You've already seen this, but Bradley Stewart will miss the season after undergoing elbow surgery. Coach said he had an issue when he came from EKU, team took a chance when they brought him in; surgery was not a surprise.
...Alton Davis is being stretched out, and could potentially start, but is a guy who can be used in any normal of roles, including closing.
...They are monitoring the innings for JT Quinn, at least early on.
...Matthew Hoskins has shown great velocity, but Johnson spent a lot of time this fall working on his off-speed pitches, and slider.
...Zach Brown could receive some starts; Wes raves about him. Four-pitch pitcher, ground ball guy who see a TON of action.
...Leighton Finley and Kolten Smith are in great shape and look primed for big years.
...Freshman pitcher Nate Taylor finished as one of the top five pitchers for the fall in term of production. Wes said he has a unique ability to slow the game down.
...Southern Cal transfer Eric Hammond is a "guy you will see out there"
...Johnson cited Jordan Stephens' arm, but notes he needs to learn to pitch in the SEC.
...Redshirt freshman Paul Farley has impressed....95-plus.
...Charlie Goldstein will start throwing to hitters in approximately 10 days.
...Johnson said he expects to use six different starters over the conference schedule, perhaps even 7-9.
...Don't look for the Bulldogs to have a set closer. You've started to see more MLB teams go this route; and Georgia could follow suit; The situation and opposing lineup will determine who goes in.
...Brian Curley is "very good."
…Zach Harris has picked up where he left off at the end of the season.
...Collin Caldwell is pitching like he was before his injury.
...17 pitchers hit 95 mph or higher in the fall.
Offense
...Ryan Black has received an injection in his throwing hand. Apparently, there was some tingling, Wes described as a "nerve issue." However, he is supposedly fine now.
...Wes loves Nolan McCarthy .. "Man, am I glad we've got him." For those who don't know, he's already been named a team captain.
...Devin Obee "is as adverstied." Tireless worker.
...Henry Hunter "has taken a jump."
...Slate Alford and Kolby Branch "are setting the tone."
...Tre Phelps: Said his biggest deal this year will be performing "with a target on his back."
...Ryland Zaborowski: "Looks really, really good right now."
...Christian Adams: Healthy after battling a hammy most of the fall.
...Robbie Burnett: There's been some period of adjustment, but is progressing well.
...Daniel Jackson: Bat is the story; still needs some work behind the plate.
...Bryce Clavon and Erick Parker: "Both have looked better."
...Cade Brown: "Looked phenomenal early in the fall hitting."
Other Notes
...Georgia will play 47 of its 56 games on turf.
...Georgia has already scrimmaged on its new turf. Rest of the facilities should be completed around Feb. 9, most certainly before the first home series.
...Georgia will scrimmage Friday at 2:30
(These are just some of what we touched on; MUCH more coming, including an in-depth conversation on the new turf, etc, and why the change was made)
