Jim Schlossnagle + Texas Baseball Media Availability (Wednesday)

[CJ Vogel]

Riojas will begin the year as a starting pitcher per Schloss. 

[pinkman_90]

Just now, CJ Vogel said:

That’s just a crazy song lmao

Oh so now we’re kink shaming?  Thought this was a safe space 

[CJ Vogel]

“I like the depth of our pitching staff, but we have to go play the games,” 

[Jerry K]

3 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Riojas will begin the year as a starting pitcher per Schloss. 

I didn’t see that coming 

[CJ Vogel]

Jonah Williams has been getting time in right field which is a new position for him.

 

 Schloss also says the outfield at the Disch is the hardest he’s coached at. Cites the wind, the RF corner not to mention the lack of a difference between turf and warning track

[CJ Vogel]

Schloss says he has an idea of his top 3-4 lineup. Mentioned Rodriguez, Robbins, Tinney and then Mendoza as well

[CJ Vogel]

Cozart will likely be a starting pitcher says Schloss … probably A midweek piece. 

Schloss says there is a fine balance between getting the young arms acclimated to live action vs. making sure he is putting the best arms in the right situations if games get tight. 

[CJ Vogel]

 

[CJ Vogel]

Schloss says the Texas head coaching contingency is very unique and special. Gives Sark a lot of credit for the handling of Jonah Williams as well.  

[CJ Vogel]

 

[CJ Vogel]

Schloss says there has been a lot of emphasis on cutting down on strikeouts at the plate. 

[CJ Vogel]

One goal for the season is to cut strikeouts down by 100, given the same number of games from 2025

[CJ Vogel]

That’s all from the Disch today. 

[Hornio]

34 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

Is Ruger on Friday and Dylan on Sunday just an opening weekend thing?  I always liked throwing the ace on Friday so there's a better chance he definitely pitches in case of rainout later.

[CJ Vogel]

2 minutes ago, Hornio said:

Is Ruger on Friday and Dylan on Sunday just an opening weekend thing?  I always liked throwing the ace on Friday so there's a better chance he definitely pitches in case of rainout later.

I would assume so. Just to get Volantis acclimated to starting games before conference comes around

[Jerry K]

41 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

That’s all from the Disch today. 

Thanks for the coverage!! 

[Alex Butler]

Any more detail on Jonah and how he’s going to balance spring fb and baseball?

[marathon]

4 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

Glad I I don’t bet. I would have bet Flores would have been one of the starters this weekend and Riojas would have been in long relief.

 

 

[Jerry K]

29 minutes ago, marathon said:

Glad I I don’t bet. I would have bet Flores would have been one of the starters this weekend and Riojas would have been in long relief.

 

 

I was thinking this too. I definitely didn’t expect Ruger to be the Friday night guy but I think he is capable especially with, what should be an improved and deeper pen. We could also see changes in the rotation over the next 3-4 weeks.