Collegiate Baseball's Pre-Season Top 40

I know this poll was released back before the holidays but better late than never.  Collegiate Baseball Newspaper released it's 2013 College Baseball Pre-Season Poll and has the Arkansas Razorbacks as their number one team in the nation. 

The SLU Lions, coming off of their fourth consecutive 35 plus win season, received votes in the pre-season poll, along with Southland Conference members Sam Houston State and Oral Roberts.  Jay Artigues' Lions, coming of an appearance in the SLC title game, will face two teams ranked in the top 25 in LSU (#4) and Ole Miss (#25).  The Lions will also face five teams (Tulane, Alabama, South Alabama, Sam Houston & Oral Roberts) who received votes in the poll.

Collegiate Baseball's 2013 Pre-Season Poll

Is ESPN Leading the Way for College Baseball?

With the popularity of college baseball at an all-time high these days, much thanks should be given to the folks over at ESPN.  When the hardcore college baseball fans moaned that baseball needed more airtime they delivered with coverage of the Super Regionals, along with their annual showcase of the College World Series. 

It's Time to Start Cooking With the Lions

What better way to enjoy a day at The Pat than "Cookin’ with Lions Baseball".  It just doesn't get any better than that!

The Cooking Club, which has become a Lions Baseball tradition over the last seven years, is now beginning to reserve dates for the 2013 season.  If you or your group would like to show off SLU's great southern hospitality by cooking for the Lions and their opponent at home games, please contact Mr. Gary Sandifer at 985-542-0483 or the Lions Baseball office at 985-549-3566.  Cook dates do fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your date now.  Each group or individual will be donating their time and funds to cook for both teams. This includes food, utensils and drinks.

It's time to Lion Up and support Lions Baseball!

Lions to Host High School Showcase Camp

The SLU Lions baseball coaching staff will be hosting a High School Showcase camp on Sunday January 20th at Alumni Field on the Southeastern campus.  The showcase, which is designed for the High School athlete who is interested in playing baseball on the collegiate level, starts at noon and runs until 5:30pm.  Several college coaches along with some MLB scouts have been invited to attend this pro style workout.

Cost of the camp is $100 if you register by January 10th.  After January 10th the costs is $120.  To register on-line please click the link below.

2013 Jay Artigues High School Showcase Registration

Heart of the Lion Series - Fan Central Update

Here is the Lion Nation fan central to the 2012 Heart of the Lion Series.  The five game series, featuring the Rougaroux against Team Grizz, will start on Friday October 26th and conclude on Friday November 2nd.  Although it is a best of five series all five games will be played.

All games are FREE and open to the public.  If you can not make it out to the The Pat for the series be sure to watch it on Lion Vision, a subscription-based video feed available on LionSports.net.

Heart of the Lion Series - Fan Central

Here is the Lion Nation fan central to the 2012 Heart of the Lion Series.  The five game series, featuring the Rougarou against Team Grizz, will start on Friday October 26th and conclude on Friday November 2nd.  Although it is a best of five series all five games will be played. 

All games are FREE and open to the public.  If you can not make it out to the The Pat for the series be sure to watch it on Lion Vision, a subscription-based video feed available on LionSports.net.

Sporting News Names Miley Rookie of the Year

The Sporting News named Arizona Diamondbacks and former Lion pitcher Wade Miley the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year earlier today.  Miley, one of the greatest players to wear the green and gold, finished the season tied for wins among all rookies with 16, lead all rookie starters with a 3.33 ERA and lead all NL rookies with 144 strikeouts.  Miley was also named to the 2012 Major League All-Star game back in July.  The Loranger native received 54 votes beating out Todd Frazier (35 votes) of the Reds and Bryce Harper (20 votes) of the Nationals in a vote of NL peers.

Click Here to View the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Article

SLU Sports Report Features Fisher

This week's Southeastern Sports Report features Lions freshmen catcher Jameson Fisher.  Fisher is the younger brother of former Lions catcher Jacob Fisher.  Fisher chose SLU after being selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 24th round of the 2012 MLB draft.  The Zachary High School product hit .554 as a senior with 14 doubles, seven triples and 38 RBIs on his way to being named a Baseball America HS All-American.

Click Here to View This Week's Southeastern Sports Report

Baseball Bash set for October 20th

The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team will be hosting its annual Fall Baseball Bash on Saturday October 20, 2012 in the Student Union Ballroom on the SLU campus.  This year's bash will be bigger and better than ever before, as it is headlined by the cash draw down raffle and the band "The Issue".  Doors open at 7pm and the band starts at 8:00pm.

Did You Know?

Did you know...In the Jay Artigues era (2006 - present) the Lions are 15-8 when facing a Sun Belt Conference opponent.  Since 2009 SLU is 14-3 against the Sun Belt.  The Lions also hold a nine game winning streak dating back to 2008 against Sun Belt member and in-state rival UL-Lafayette.