Vaughn was on my short list from a few weeks ago... Never know how these things will turn out, but I like the hire. Will hopefully add some SEC experience to his staff shortly... But I think he will adjust well to the league.
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Justneedme81
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What's his coaching philosophy on hitting ?
He incorporates a lot of analytics to zero in on each hitter's strengths and weaknesses at the plate and adjusts from there. He's a heavy "power" guy, someone that Colby Shelton should like. Unlike many that emphasis power though, his approach is also about limiting K's and maximizing on base opportunities... basically, if it isn't a strike, take your ball(s) and get your free pass. They led they Big 10 in HR's and BB's his past season (also easily led in BA with a .309). In a way, some similarities to how Oats uses data for his shooters... take shoot the 3 if it is in your hot zone, or drive/pass if it isn't a good shot. While I'm not a huge proponent of everything analytics in baseball, it certainly has a place when correctly applied and received, and it seems that Vaughn has his system down.
Biggest question for me is, what will his staff look like? Does he bring all his guys with him, or hire someone(s) familiar with the lay of the land here? I'd have never said this a year ago, but asking Jackson to stick around won't be the worst idea... but there are plenty of good pitching coaches out there. And extra slot opens up for next year too... I doubt it'll be filled in this manner, but an older, veteran coach who'd basically serve as a bench coach would be something I'd consider if I was that young and making this leap to the SEC.
Was just coming to post this. Seems like a good hire. He should already be on the phone with our current roster guys and our signing class. Agree that asking Jackson to stay wouldn’t be a bad idea, unless he gets an offer for an HC position. I thought JJ did a great job developing our staff considering the circumstances of losing your weekend starters (Jean back in the fall and Hess and Hitt during the early part of the season) and getting Holman, McMillan and McNairy to go head to head against some of the best lineups that college baseball has to offer.
There were rumblings last night that the idea was being discussed. I really thought Jackson would go grab a decent HC job, but it sounds like the possibility of him sticking around is certainly in play.
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Seems like a really good hire. The typical Byrne hire also. He's young, a good resume, and like Brandon said, he's analytical.
Good move by Byrne IMO. Hopefully we can keep JJ.
Good move by Byrne IMO. Hopefully we can keep JJ.
Seems someone over on BAMA247 is saying that JJ is indeed staying on board.
UA's official release... Jason Jackson is associate head coach/pitching coach. I like.
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Alabama Names Rob Vaughn Head Baseball Coach - University of Alabama Athletics
Rob Vaughn, the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year, has been named head baseball coach at The University of Alabama, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne
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Would be a good plug in for Seidl or Pinck should Pinck turn pro.
First thing I did earlier today was snoop their roster... specifically their SS and 1B... I then gave up on it when it was clear that they were just going to promote an assistant. But there will be some good fits out there in the portal either way, and UA will be attractive in most all areas... only thing they lack is the top end NIL money that some of the bigger dogs throw around.... but there's a lot of fish out there and the big dogs can't grab them all.
I hope he can take us to a higher level of play. I wish him well in T’rown.
Have not followed that part of things closely especially for non football sports. So why is Bama not considered a big dog? It can't be because the money is not there. Is it all going to the two big sports?
The NIL money comes from the fans, boosters, etc... not the school and/or athletic funds. You can make an earmarked donation to a certain sport like baseball, join booster clubs like the Grand Slammers, and buy products from Yea Alabama (among other things)... but the monies generated by football, monies from the league/TV contracts, etc... can't be used for it specifically. As an example, take LSU for instance, they have some fat wallet baseball doners who pump and lot of money into their NIL pot.
Press conference is in about 10 minutes for those interested...
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Watch the Introductory Press Conference of New Alabama Baseball Head Coach Rob Vaughn.
Video: Watch the Introductory Press Conference of New Alabama Baseball Head Coach Rob Vaughn.. Baseball
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I don't think he's going to have much of an issue creating recruiting relationships down here with his energy, attitude and enthusiasm. Comes across straight forward and genuine... Hopefully he and Jackson mesh well together, I figure they probably will. Always some degree of risk with a hire like this, but I really like the potential.
