For a 3 game series--KU, the Big 12 Tournament, the Regional, or the Supers (Regional could be 4 games):
Starters: Grubbs, Whitehead, LBJ
Relievers: Right now we have about 5 relievers we can generally trust. In order:
Boehm
DuPlantier
O'Hara
Lummus
Tumis
Game 1 relievers: Boehm (1, 2, or 3 inninngs) , DuPlantier (1-2 innings); Lummus or O'Hara (only if more innings are needed)
Game 2 relievers: O'Hara, Lummus, Tumis
Game 3 relievers: Boehm (1, 2, or 3 innings), DuPlantier (1 inning), whomever hasn't thrown much that weekend among O'Hara, Lummus, Tumis
If we're blowing a team out (6+ run lead) then Hurley or Tole can eat innings. If we run out of pitchers, Hudson Hamilton has very nasty stuff, but his pitcher's mind doesn't seem to be at this level just yet (he's a very bright prospect for next year and the year after--think Grubbs last year). Shaw can be tried for a single inning, but with a very short leash--he's struggling since his injury last year.
Last edited: May 13, 2024