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batted balls · 08-30-2006, 09:42 PM

August 23, 2007

Bristol, Conn.--Jim Beattie has his eyes on the prize. Make that prizes.

"More than anything I want to go back to the College World Series," said Beattie. "Everything else is just frosting on the cake."

The 25-year-old Ivy right-hander is closing in on 20 victories, a pitching milestone that eluded Beattie a season ago when he posted a 19-6 record.

"Sure I wanted to win 20 last year," said Beattie (shown below). "But we won the Series. That tops everything."

This year, Beattie's record stands at 18-5. He is scheduled to start Thursday against hapless Michigan State. With over a month left in the regular season, only injury or just downright bad luck can stop Beattie from breaking through to the 20-win mark.

"Jim has been as consistent as any one in baseball the last two months," Ivy manager Bob Seddon said. "He's a big reason we're in first place. He's got to be the front runner for the Golden Arm Award."

After a three-game losing streak in early June, Beattie has won 10 of his last 11 decisions. While his 18 wins leads the All-American Baseball League East, his 2.13 ERA ranks sixth.

"He's just a pleasure to catch," said Eagle catcher Brad Ausmus. "Our success starts with him."

Ivy success just might end with another AABL title as well.

Diamond Notes: Illinois center fielder Hoot Evers took East Player of the Week honors. Despite being slowed by a strained groin, Evers hit .400 with three home runs and nine RBIs for the seven-day stretch . . . Miami starter Alex Fernandez has finally hit his stride. The right-hander has won five consecutive games to improve his record to 15-11 and lower his ERA to 3.38 . . . LSU has won eight of its last 10 games and six in a row. The fifth-place Tigers are breathing down the necks of Mississippi State and Michigan . . . LSU outfielder Brad Hawpe is batting .333 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 66 at-bats since being called up earlier this month . . . Mississippi State's Hughie Critz and Will Clark have 14- and 13-game hitting streaks respectively . . . Michigan first baseman George Sisler hit a ninth-inning grand slam Sunday off Chris Young to lift the Wolverines to a 5-4 win over Ivy.

Stat of the Week: Ivy right-hander Jim Beattie has allowed just one home run in 216 innings this season.

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 81 47 .633 --
Miami 79 49 .617 2.0
Mississippi State 71 57 .555 10.0
Michigan 70 58 .547 11.0
Louisiana State 69 59 .539 12.0
Illinois 64 64 .500 17.0
Florida State 60 68 .469 21.0
Michigan State 49 79 .383 32.0
Minnesota 49 79 .383 32.0
Notre Dame 48 80 .375 33.0

08-30-2006, 09:42 PM	#241 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Beattie Zeroing in on 20 Wins and College World Series Berth August 23, 2007 Bristol, Conn.--Jim Beattie has his eyes on the prize. Make that prizes. "More than anything I want to go back to the College World Series," said Beattie. "Everything else is just frosting on the cake." The 25-year-old Ivy right-hander is closing in on 20 victories, a pitching milestone that eluded Beattie a season ago when he posted a 19-6 record. "Sure I wanted to win 20 last year," said Beattie (shown below). "But we won the Series. That tops everything." This year, Beattie's record stands at 18-5. He is scheduled to start Thursday against hapless Michigan State. With over a month left in the regular season, only injury or just downright bad luck can stop Beattie from breaking through to the 20-win mark. "Jim has been as consistent as any one in baseball the last two months," Ivy manager Bob Seddon said. "He's a big reason we're in first place. He's got to be the front runner for the Golden Arm Award." After a three-game losing streak in early June, Beattie has won 10 of his last 11 decisions. While his 18 wins leads the All-American Baseball League East, his 2.13 ERA ranks sixth. "He's just a pleasure to catch," said Eagle catcher Brad Ausmus. "Our success starts with him." Ivy success just might end with another AABL title as well. Diamond Notes: Illinois center fielder Hoot Evers took East Player of the Week honors. Despite being slowed by a strained groin, Evers hit .400 with three home runs and nine RBIs for the seven-day stretch . . . Miami starter Alex Fernandez has finally hit his stride. The right-hander has won five consecutive games to improve his record to 15-11 and lower his ERA to 3.38 . . . LSU has won eight of its last 10 games and six in a row. The fifth-place Tigers are breathing down the necks of Mississippi State and Michigan . . . LSU outfielder Brad Hawpe is batting .333 with three homers and 12 RBIs in 66 at-bats since being called up earlier this month . . . Mississippi State's Hughie Critz and Will Clark have 14- and 13-game hitting streaks respectively . . . Michigan first baseman George Sisler hit a ninth-inning grand slam Sunday off Chris Young to lift the Wolverines to a 5-4 win over Ivy. Stat of the Week: Ivy right-hander Jim Beattie has allowed just one home run in 216 innings this season. East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 81 47 .633 -- Miami 79 49 .617 2.0 Mississippi State 71 57 .555 10.0 Michigan 70 58 .547 11.0 Louisiana State 69 59 .539 12.0 Illinois 64 64 .500 17.0 Florida State 60 68 .469 21.0 Michigan State 49 79 .383 32.0 Minnesota 49 79 .383 32.0 Notre Dame 48 80 .375 33.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 09-05-2006 at 09:13 PM.