Quotes by Jason Portz

“He really wanted a fit that fit him academically and also fit him in the baseball program. Hes a terrific kid that comes from a terrific family and what they do over there is going to fit him real well.”

“We have some kids that are going to be playing at the next level. They all have a great work ethic and really dedicated themselves to the weight room over the summer. Theyll be rewarded this spring.”

“Its just one of those things. If we dont draw the infield in, that ball is just a pop up for an out. But we had them in and the ball drops.”

“I think the biggest difference is we havent changed anything. We havent changed our approach or anything. Baseball is a funny game.”

“Thats all exterior. Thats for fans. Thats for media. Our kids go about their business every day at practice just like theyre working for success.”

“Defensively hes been fantastic at third and hes been very aggressive at the plate. Hes had some key hits in some key situations for us the last two weeks.”

“Hes always a person that people are trying to pitch around. Hes his own worst enemy at times. When he can focus on doing the little things in the game, hes a terrific player. Hes been very solid for us and his leadership has been tremendous.”

“Even when you get to your sectional seed meeting, you put together your rankings and by the time June comes around, teams are playing at a different level.”

“This was his best, or most effective, performance all the way around. As far as just success on the mound ... its his coming-out party as a pitcher. Jeremy Pope on the mound just flat-out got it done.”

“Our pitching and defense have been terrific. My first year, I think we rattled off about 10 (wins) in a row. But this is quite a streak. Our kids are on a good run. Were playing good baseball.”