Baseball

Hoosiers swept away by Green Wave

By Michael Norman · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:11 p.m.

New Orleans might be called the “Big Easy,” but nothing came easy for the IU baseball team this weekend when they were swept by the Tulane Green Wave in three excruciatingly close games (3-2, 9-8, 6-2).

Early areas of improvement for IU baseball

Thursday, Feb. 23,2012 11:34 p.m.

With the explosive Tulane Green Wave (4-1) on the schedule this weekend, the Hoosiers need to keep their concentration to eliminate physical mistakes because Tulane averages 5.8 runs per game this season. Let’s take a quick look at some of the numbers IU needs to clean up.

Players look to minimize mistakes against Tulane

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, Feb. 23,2012 11:33 p.m.

Through three games, IU’s and its opponents’ run totals each stand at 19. However, IU committed seven errors that led to opponents scoring eight unearned runs against UConn, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

Offense-led team beats Cincinnati, Pittsburgh during first weekend

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 11:19 p.m.

Sophomore shortstop Dustin DeMuth sprained his ankle against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, but he was on the field for all eight innings of Sunday’s 12-7 win against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

Hoosier pitching staff gains maturity in preparation for 2012

By Michael Norman · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:22 a.m.

For senior pitcher Chad Martin, maturity has been the biggest difference between this year’s offseason training and how he prepared for a season in previous years.

A look at IU's prospective starters

Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:18 a.m.

There's more to these players than what they will do on the field this season. Look into a few interesting tidbits about this year's squad.

Johnson, baseball squad make smart baserunning priority

By Michael Norman · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:13 a.m.

Junior Micah Johnson’s offseason focus was simple: Become a great base stealer.

Outdoor practices help IU baseball recover from losses, groom new talent

By Micah McVicker · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:11 a.m.

IU Coach Tracy Smith said his team has been outside for a week holding some intrasquad scrimmages, and Schwarber has been hitting the ball well against good pitching. Smith also said the Hoosiers are more accustomed to playing outside than in years past.

New baseball facility given name after donation

Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 11:36 p.m.

IU will name its new baseball stadium after former IU baseball student-athlete Bart Kaufman, who made a generous gift to IU Athletics.

Column: Why you should watch these Hoosiers compete

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:13 p.m.

Now is the time of year in which both winter and spring sports are in action. Wrestling and basketball are coming to an end while baseball and softball are just starting up. Here’s a rundown of all sports currently playing, sans men’s basketball.

Questions linger for IU baseball prior to season

By Michael Norman · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 10:45 a.m.

With IU Coach Tracy Smith and the IU men’s baseball team kicking off the season at Wednesday’s Media Day, here are three big questions the Hoosiers will have to answer this season.

Column: New facilities to change the face of IU baseball and softball

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, Feb. 7,2012 11:31 p.m.

It has been a long time coming. The sign has said “Coming Soon” for years now. People inside and outside of IU’s baseball and softball programs having been waiting for construction to start on their new facility.

A look at who will be missing from the diamond this spring

By Micah McVicker · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:18 a.m.

The 2011 Indiana Hoosiers baseball team lost eight players from last season. Two were selected in June’s 2011 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 7

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Oct. 16,2011 11:37 p.m.

Host Max McCombs is joined by basketball beat writer and former baseball beat reporter Kevin Bowen to discuss the IU baseball Fall series and offer an early preview of the 2012 IU baseball team.

Column: Rightfully spitting in the face of tradition

By Caitlin Ursini · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 1:12 a.m.

With USA Today’s front page article this week, it is clear the habit doesn’t get MLB Commissioner Bud Selig too excited. He has taken up the battle to ban smokeless tobacco in clubhouses and dugouts for major league teams.

56-game schedule announced for IU’s expected final season at Sembower

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ 56-game schedule for what is expected to be the IU baseball team’s final season at Sembower Field was released Friday.

New baseball/softball complex will displace intramural athletes

By Matt Callahan · Friday, Aug. 26,2011 12:20 a.m.

The new varsity baseball and softball stadiums will take the place of the intramural fields on the north edge of campus near 45/46 and Fee Lane and will leave the nearly 10,000 participants of intramural sports without a home field.

New baseball and softball facilities approved, will open in 2013

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, Aug. 26,2011 12:17 a.m.

On Aug. 19, the IU Board of Trustees approved construction of a new baseball and softball complex to be built north of the Indiana Tennis Center and Mellencamp Pavilion. Ground is scheduled to be broken in spring 2012. The stadiums should be ready for the 2013 season.

Trustees approve baseball, softball complex

By IDS staff · Friday, Aug. 19,2011 10:41 a.m.

IU baseball and softball will have a new complex for the 2013 baseball and softball seasons. The Board of Trustees approved the construction on Thursday with the goal of starting construction in spring 2012 and completing it for the 2013 seasons.

IU alumnus Alex Dickerson steps up to the plate

By Ben Simmons · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2011 9:17 p.m.

Before former IU baseball standout and recent MLB draftee Alex Dickerson ever swung for the fences in a cream and crimson uniform, he was confronted with a decision that would determine his future both on and off the field.

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