Baseball Season Kicks Off Friday Night
2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 16, 2017
FORT WORTH - The No. 1-ranked TCU baseball team kicks off the 2017 campaign Friday night when it hosts Penn State in the start of a three game series. Friday's series opener is slated to start at 6:30 p.m.
PITCHING ROTATION
Friday: Jared Janczak vs. Sal Biasi
Saturday: Brian Howard vs. Taylor Lehman
Sunday: Nick Lodolo vs. Justin Hagenman
TCU NOTABLES
• For the first time in program history, TCU is the unanimous No. 1 team in the country. It's the second time in program history the Horned Frogs will open the season with a preseason No. 1 ranking (2012).
• TCU was also the unanimous pick by league coaches to win the Big 12, the second time (2015) its happened since the Frogs joined the league in 2012.
• Over the last three seasons, TCU leads the nation with 148 victories.
• TCU leads the nation with five preseason All-American selections (Baker, Barzilli, Feltman, Howard and Skoug).
• Over the last three seasons, TCU has produced the second-lowest combined ERA of 2.64 in the NCAA.
• TCU has allowed two or fewer runs in 107 of the last 199 games played dating back to the start of 2014.
• TCU is one of just seven teams with over 300 combined stolen bases (308) since the start of the 2014 campaign.
• TCU's recruiting class consisting of 11 newcomers was ranked in the top 10 by various publications.
• Josh Watson enters the season carrying a six-game hitting streak and a 13-game on-base streak.
PENN STATE NOTABLES
• Penn State returns five of its everyday starters from last year's squad that went 28-27.
• The Nittany Lions return 22 of 32 letterwinners this season, including three of their top four starting pitchers.
• Penn State's weekend rotation features a trio of arms that combined to start 39 games in 2016.
• The biggest loss for Penn State was closer Jack Anderson and his 13 saves in 29 appearances.
• Nick Rioto is the leading offensive threat returning. He started 48 games and hit .307 on the season.
• The Nittany Lions are projected by most national media members to finish around 10th in the Big 10.
HOME NOTABLES
• TCU will play 28 home games during the 2017 regular season.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 313-102 in games played at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 84-19 at Lupton Stadium over the last two seasons, including a school-record 33 wins in 2015.
• TCU was tops among private schools and ranked 11th nationally in average attendance in 2016.
• TCU boasted a program-best average of 4,283 fans in 2016.
SEASON OPENER NOTES
• TCU will open its 15th season at Lupton Stadium.
• The Horned Frogs are 8-6 in home openers since the stadium opened up in 2003.
• The 2017 season also marks the 14th year under the tenure of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.
• TCU is 8-5 in season-openers under his guidance.
• TCU is opening at home for the fourth straight season and the 10th time since Schlossnagle took over the program.
SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and Penn State met on the diamond for the first time in 2016 when the Frogs traveled to State College for a three-game series May 7-8.
• TCU leads the all-time series 3-0.
• The series opener was rained out forcing a Saturday doubleheader that the Frogs swept by scores of 6-2 and 4-3.
• TCU completed the sweep with a 9-5 win on Sunday.
No. 1 TCU (0-0) vs. Penn State (0-0) | |
|---|---|
| Date | Time | Friday, Feb. 17; 6:30 p.m. | Saturday, Feb. 18; 2 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 19; Noon |
| Location | Charlie and Marie Lupton Baseball Stadium |
| Watch | Live Stream |
| TV | FSSW+ (Sunday) |
| Radio Listing | KTCU 88.7 FM, FrogVision |
| Listen Online | Listen Live |
| Radio Talent | Chuck LaMendola |
| Live Stats | | | |
| Game Notes | TCU Game Notes |
PITCHING ROTATION
Friday: Jared Janczak vs. Sal Biasi
Saturday: Brian Howard vs. Taylor Lehman
Sunday: Nick Lodolo vs. Justin Hagenman
TCU NOTABLES
• For the first time in program history, TCU is the unanimous No. 1 team in the country. It's the second time in program history the Horned Frogs will open the season with a preseason No. 1 ranking (2012).
• TCU was also the unanimous pick by league coaches to win the Big 12, the second time (2015) its happened since the Frogs joined the league in 2012.
• Over the last three seasons, TCU leads the nation with 148 victories.
• TCU leads the nation with five preseason All-American selections (Baker, Barzilli, Feltman, Howard and Skoug).
• Over the last three seasons, TCU has produced the second-lowest combined ERA of 2.64 in the NCAA.
• TCU has allowed two or fewer runs in 107 of the last 199 games played dating back to the start of 2014.
• TCU is one of just seven teams with over 300 combined stolen bases (308) since the start of the 2014 campaign.
• TCU's recruiting class consisting of 11 newcomers was ranked in the top 10 by various publications.
• Josh Watson enters the season carrying a six-game hitting streak and a 13-game on-base streak.
PENN STATE NOTABLES
• Penn State returns five of its everyday starters from last year's squad that went 28-27.
• The Nittany Lions return 22 of 32 letterwinners this season, including three of their top four starting pitchers.
• Penn State's weekend rotation features a trio of arms that combined to start 39 games in 2016.
• The biggest loss for Penn State was closer Jack Anderson and his 13 saves in 29 appearances.
• Nick Rioto is the leading offensive threat returning. He started 48 games and hit .307 on the season.
• The Nittany Lions are projected by most national media members to finish around 10th in the Big 10.
HOME NOTABLES
• TCU will play 28 home games during the 2017 regular season.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 313-102 in games played at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 84-19 at Lupton Stadium over the last two seasons, including a school-record 33 wins in 2015.
• TCU was tops among private schools and ranked 11th nationally in average attendance in 2016.
• TCU boasted a program-best average of 4,283 fans in 2016.
SEASON OPENER NOTES
• TCU will open its 15th season at Lupton Stadium.
• The Horned Frogs are 8-6 in home openers since the stadium opened up in 2003.
• The 2017 season also marks the 14th year under the tenure of head coach Jim Schlossnagle.
• TCU is 8-5 in season-openers under his guidance.
• TCU is opening at home for the fourth straight season and the 10th time since Schlossnagle took over the program.
SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and Penn State met on the diamond for the first time in 2016 when the Frogs traveled to State College for a three-game series May 7-8.
• TCU leads the all-time series 3-0.
• The series opener was rained out forcing a Saturday doubleheader that the Frogs swept by scores of 6-2 and 4-3.
• TCU completed the sweep with a 9-5 win on Sunday.
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