Did You Know?

Did you know.....in 2007 the Lions led the nation (NCAA Division 1) in double plays per game.  SLU turned a school record 73 double plays in 55 games, finishing the season with 1.33 double plays per game.  The Lions beat out Creighton and Illinois for the lead, as they both finished with 1.26 per game.

SLU Athletics Channel on YouTube

Be sure to visit the SLU Athletics Channel on YouTube by clicking the YouTube logo on the left menu.  The YouTube logo appears below the College Baseball Links section.  The SLU Athletics Channel on YouTube provides video from the SLU athletic deaprtment covering all Lion sports in the form of coaches' shows, press conferences, and student-athlete interviews.  Check it out!

New "Did You Know?" Feature Added to ILB

Inside Lions Baseball has added a "Did You Know?" feature to its blog.  In the feature ILB will provide some facts and figures of SLU Lions baseball history, along with other Lions baseball trivia.  Our hope is to provide the Lion Nation with some tidbits that some of our readers may or may not already know.

Northwoods League Names Koon Pitcher of the Night

SLU senior RHP Joseph Koon was named the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night for his performance on August 1 in the Thunder Bay Border Cats 1-0 victory over Deluth.  Koon racked up 10 strikeouts in his 8 1/3 innings of shutout ball.

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Perfect Game List Hebert in CPL Top Prospect List

Perfect Game recently listed junior IF Brock Hebert as the #39 ranked prospect in the Coastal Plain League this summer.  Hebert, who played for the Thomasville Hi-Toms, hit .330 for the summer.  He finished the season ranked in the top 5 in the league in runs scored (4th/42), hits, (4th/69), total bases (5th/97), and stolen bases (2nd/34).

Click Here to View the Top Prospects in the CPL

Slade Named One of CRL's Best

SLU Lion newcomer Harry Slade was recently named one of the top 15 position players this summer in the Cal Ripken League by the College Baseball Summer Blog.  Slade, a junior OF, ranked number 15 on the list as he hit .309 and scored 30 runs for Youse's Orioles.  Slade also led the Orioles to the AAABA National Championship in Johnstown, PA where they defeated the New Orleans Boosters in the title game.

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Did You Know?

Did you Know...In 23 games with the Ogden Raptors (Dodgers), former Lion Justin Boudreaux is 11-11 in stolen bases.

Are You Ready for Some....Baseball?

That is right Lion Nation....Baseball season is here.  Well sort of.  The 2012 edition of Lions Baseball have reported to campus, taken their physicals and are moving at full speed as they prepare for the upcoming fall season.

Miley to Make Big League Debut

Wade Miley makes his major league debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta.  First pitch is scheduled for 6pm cst.  Miley, who was called up Sunday evening will be making his first career start as a major leaguer. 

Pictured are Champ and Casey Artigues, Wade, and his dad, Wendell after a game day lunch.

Janway, Pace Lead Quincy Gems to Title

Congrats to Josh Janway and Jonathan Pace as they led the Quincy Gems to the 2011 Prospect League championship over the summer.  Click Here to View the Article