Perfect Game scouts assign a PG grade to all players that are evaluated at a PG Showcase. As for Forsythe's bat? Mississippi State put a run on the board in nine of those 13 frames. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Follow him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa. [6] In the first round of the playoffs the team defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts, the first playoff series win since 1995 in Zanesville. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. That nearly backfired as Hunt allowed six of the seven runs in the frame, but it was apparent he and Nixon were the only options Lemonis trusted. [6] Fiala resigned after the 2002 season and was replaced by former major-league catcher Marc Hill. [6] He signed with the Padres on June 5, 2008[7] for a $835,000 bonus. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. As the talented frosh says, "It's just the number they gave me. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 9/23/17 - 5-9, 150-pound 2-way player shows projectable tools both on the mound and at the plate. ", (Whats happening with the Mississippi State Bulldogs? Twenty-fourth ranked Tennessee baseball (29-14, 10-10 SEC) is set to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (24-19, 6-14 SEC) in Lindsey Nelson Stadium for the series finale of a three-game series. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Jordan had started nine games this season but decided to leave the team earlier this week. All he did was go 2-for-4 in his debut and even made the game-ending basket catch to preserve the teams first no-hitter since 1999. Or write about sports? Only then did Forsythe see the baseball rolling away, getting past the first baseman and under a metal bench in the visitors bullpen. "Back in the fall, Coach Lem (Lemonis) showed us a video of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski that had that song in the background," Forsythe shared. [6], Parker resigned following the season and was replaced by former River City pitcher Steve Brook. I am Lane Forsythe and would like to link this profile to my PBR account: This Area is only available to PBR Premium Content Subscribers. Glove hand stays low, resulting in occasionally pulling early, creating direction and timing issues. Do you have a blog? Mississippi State shortstop Lane Forsythe began his college career in the dugout. Prior to playing professionally, Forsythe played college baseball for the University of Arkansas. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. The franchise began in 1993 as one of the original six teams of the independent Frontier League with teams from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The game started with a throwing error from shortstop Lane Forsythe. He can really defend, Lemonis said. [3] Zanesville swept the Newark Buffaloes two games to none in the Division Championship Series before falling to the Johnstown Steal in the Frontier League Championship Series. He has also competed for the United States national baseball team. The sophomore launched a three-run blast off a flag pole in right-center field. It seems like its a lot of confidence coming back because I started out struggling, so Ive just got my confidence back, he said. WebLane Forsythe Mississippi State Trinity Christian Academy (HS) TN 5-11 175LBS R/R Rankings 2020 National Rankings available to Premium Subscriber Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus 2020 State Rankings available to Premium Subscriber Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus 6.94 60 TIME 84 INF VELO 87 EXIT VELO 85 FB MAX 68-69 CB Commitment Baseball is a game of failure. [3], Despite a 35-28 record in the 1994 season, the team finished in third place in the North Division behind Ohio Valley and Erie Sailors. Forsythe scored the winning run in the 10th inning. First pitch in Knoxville is at As we saw last season when Ole Miss vaulted from a 22-17 record (7-14 in the SEC) on May 1 to the national championship on June 26, just about anything is possible in college baseball. [8], In 2010, Forsythe was switched to second base[11] and played the entire season for the Missions, hitting .253 in 107 games with 38 RBI and 17 steals. He was holding his right elbow as he walked off the field with little debate. Mississippi State put a run on the board in nine of those 13 frames. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [29] He struggled with his swing after his return, blaming his problems on his timing being thrown off by the injury. On February 5, 2020, Forsythe signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. [11] After declining attendance and a number of seasons without a winning record Malliet hired former Cincinnati Reds farmhand Toby Rumfield as the Rascals' manager for the 2007 season. [8] This was the first minor league baseball game in Missouri since 1955. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The Mississippi State Bulldogs dropped the third game of the series to the #24 Tennessee Volunteers, falling 13-2. I guess thats helped me to become a better hitter and try to stay locked in.. Parkers not starting this weekend, Lemonis said. WebLane Forsythe Mississippi State SS Junior HT/WT:5'11", 175 lbs. Dakota Jordan reached on a walk and picked up his first career triple, which drove in a By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. On Tuesday, October 27, 1998, O'Fallon, Missouri, Mayor Paul Renaud announced the new name of the team to be the "River City Rascals". Intriguing offensively. Fayette County baseball has a great history. Forsythe played baseball at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he led his team to the 2005 state championship while batting .527 with 58 runs batted in (RBIs) and two stolen bases. [1] The Greys played in Zanesville, Ohio, at Gant Municipal Stadium, a historic 4,000-seat multipurpose stadium built in 1940. But RJ Yeager hit an RBI single in the fourth inning, and a grounder by James in the sixth snuck under the glove of third baseman Josh Sears and down the left-field line, scoring Forsythe to tie the game. Austin Coats, Graduate Assistant/Communications, StubHub: Buy/Sell Mississippi State Tickets, Hail State Rewards (Students & Recent Grads), A.J. [2], The Greys won both halves of the 1993 season and defeated the Ohio Valley Redcoats in the playoffs to become the first champions of the Frontier League. Upper body dominant swing with subtle shift through lower half; simple and repeatable mechanics in the box. Mississippi State baseball built a 7-0 lead in the first three innings of Sunday's rubber match at Auburn, yet it didn't feel like a large enough cushion. [7], In 2015, Forsythe had a career year. Arkansas Sports 360. Auburn (23-16-1, 7-11 SEC) followed that up with four in the sixth, one in the seventh, three in the eighth and a walk-off run in the ninth for a 12-11 win. The Rascals were a member of the West Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. [31] Forsythe played 70 games with the Dodgers in 2018, batting .207 with 2 home runs and 13 RBI. [6] The 2007 Rascals finished last in the league in both fielding and pitching and offense suffered after the team lost first baseman Bobby Mosby in a trade to the Northern League and outfielder Phil Laurent, who was signed by the San Diego Padres. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. On Tuesday night against Arkansas State, he launched his first collegiate home run as part of a three-hit night. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Mississippi State Baseball/Softball (VIP), Slot to Mississippi State Bulldogs Newsletter. Austin Coats, Graduate Assistant/Communications. Hunt pitched around a leadoff hit and a strikeout/wild pitch in the 10th, finishing the game. On July 31, 2018, Forsythe was traded to the Minnesota Twins, along with minor leaguers Devin Smeltzer and Luke Raley, for Brian Dozier. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Seth Diters pushed me in the weight room to gain weight. The Dodgers exercised his option for the 2018 season on November 6, 2017. It's just been in the family for a while. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Youve got to keep it medium and keep working to get better. [30] He also played a career-high 42 games at third base,[7] filing in for Justin Turner. Access the best college baseball coverage. [4] Initial ownership of the Rascals consisted of a local group headed by Ken Wilson. Then KC Hunt got two huge strikeouts and a groundout, extinguishing the rally. On February 26, 2019, the Texas Rangers signed Forsythe to a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training. It does not store any personal data. From the 1999 season to 2019, the Rascals played their home games at CarShield Field. Under Clark, a former St. Louis Cardinals slugger,[9] the team led the Frontier League in home runs, however only two pitchers had ERAs under 5.00. [18] The Rascals defeated the Florence Freedom in a decisive Game 5 winning 7-5 thus securing the 2019 Championship in their final season. [1], As a Junior, he was named a third-team pre-season All-American, and also named to USA Baseball's pre-season Golden Spikes Award Watch list. He hit .297 with 11 hits in 37 at-bats and also walked nine times in the playoffs.[7]. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Straight FB has occasional run. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [6] Offense was led by Chad Maddox (.307) and Ryan Wehrle (.317), and in August, Frontier League all-star Ernie Banks was acquired from the Washington Wild Things and hit .353 on the season. Forsythe might be a freshman in college, but hes played baseball long enough to know that it wont be all sunshine and rainbows for him all the time. Just as Forsythe took advantage of his opportunity, however, others are waiting for their moment if need be. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. A six-run sixth inning Saturday ended those woes. The progress thats been made since last fall to the first few weeks of his baseball career in Starkville has been stunning for Lemonis and the other staff members but it hasnt come without the work. Instead of adjusting, he just tried a little harder, and thats not good in this game, Lemonis said. The games and crowds only get bigger from here. While primarily a second baseman, Forsythe has played at least one game at every position except for center field and catcher. Primary middle infielder, sound and athletic actions moving towards the ball, extra step through release, hands play well out front and shows a quick transfer out of the glove; shows arm strength off back foot and can drop slot with intent to complete the plate, picks the backhand with comfort, arm strength will continue to develop with added strength. He sliced an 0-1 pitch down the left-field line and over the wall with one out in the ninth, scoring Luke Hancock to make it a 5-5 game. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers and Miami Marlins. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [10] He was replaced by Neil Fiala, who led the team to a West Division title in 2000 before losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Evansville Otters. Linear path through the zone with a gap-to-gap approach, handles the barrel and projects nicely moving forward. Victory Lane: Forsythe leads Mississippi State baseball to extra-inning win over UAB, With cards stacked against them, MSU softball not going down without a fight, MSU baseball parting ways with pitching coach Scott Foxhall, Just felt like it was the right time and place: Chris Lemonis comments on firing of Scott Foxhall, Draft Recap: Where are all the former Bulldogs going. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Gap to gap type w/ bat speed. Lane Forsythe Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-11 , 175lb (180cm, 79kg) Born: May 27, 2002 (Age: 20-242d) in Jackson, TN us School: Mississippi SEE YA! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. WebSEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Mississippi State at Kentucky; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: South Carolina at Georgia; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Alabama at Florida; SEC Baseball Series Preview/Prediction: Ole Miss at Vanderbilt; SEC Reveals New Rules for Baseball; Highlights: Ole Miss Wins College It wasnt long ago when Forsythe arrived to Starkville as a skinny kid from Humboldt, Tenn., looking for his opportunity. Do you have a sports website? Monday, I was definitely surprised, but weve got some really talented guys so its next man up. Stats Career All MLB Minors Regular He decided he no longer wanted to be on the team anymore so hes going to go in another direction, Lemonis said of Jordan. Forsythe paced MSU (19-15) with a four-hit game, going 4 for 5 in Tuesdays 6-5, 10-inning win over UAB (21-11) at Dudy Noble Field. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Hes way beyond his years as far as defensive ability. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [14], Forsythe was optioned and recalled three more times during the summer of 2011[10] and recorded his first MLB hit on May 28, a single to left field of Henry Rodrguez of the Washington Nationals. Mississippi State Bulldogs infielder Lane Forsythe (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) After yet another weekend full of intriguing SEC baseballconference matchups, here is the latest update of our 2023 power rankings, one that features a rise from both Tennessee and Kentucky among others. [5], The San Diego Padres chose Forsythe in the supplemental first round (46th overall pick) of the 2008 MLB draft. [1] As a Freshman, he appeared in 28 games and had a batting average of .189. All he did was go 2-for-4 in his debut and even made the game-ending basket The Bulldogs can play even cleaner, but things are certainly trending in the right direction. Featured Event Come join AARP at the O'Fallon Hoots game - May 31, 2023. Lane Forsythe is a 2020 SS/RHP/IF with a 5-10 155 lb. Athletic Administration Building , Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex , Newell-Grissom Building , Mike Sanders Track Complex , Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum , MSU Golf Practice Facility , Palmeiro Center , Templeton Athletic Academic Center , Statement From Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis, Bulldogs Drop Game Three to #24 Volunteers. [3] Zanesville had five players hit over .300 as well as solid pitching; Kyle Shade was named Frontier League MVP and Tom Crowley was named Most Valuable Pitcher. Stinnetts third-inning appearance seemed to signal that he wouldnt be starting this weekend against Auburn at Dudy Noble Field, and Lemonis confirmed as much after the game. For eight games, Forsythe cheered on his teammates without ever taking the Well it has All rights reserved. Go, go, go! shouted teammate Landon Sims, coaching first base with his right arm still held tightly in a brace after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March. Forsythe says that he has settled in and that the big stage suits him just fine. Facing a plethora of left-handed pitching, Mississippi State slugger Hunter Hines struggled to open the series. WebWebsite. Since that forgetful outing, Forsythe has gone 8-for-12. Following the 2006 season the franchise was acquired by the group PS and J Professional Baseball Club, LLC headed by Steve Malliet, an experienced minor league executive in both affiliated and independent baseball. The Tennessee product committed 13 errors during his first year in Starkville, but played errorless baseball down the stretch. He played First, Second, Third, Short, and Outfield in his first season with the Rays. John Logan Forsythe (born January 14, 1987) is an American former professional baseball infielder. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [1], Forsythe intended to take a medical redshirt in 2006, but entered a game after an early-season injury. Trinity Christian Academy (HS) TN. Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. WebLogan Forsythe. The Rascals defeated the Traverse City Beach Bums in four games and won the franchise's second championship and first as the Rascals. frame from Humboldt, TN who attends Trinity Christian Academy. At long last, the Bulldogs slick-fielding shortstop had himself a breakout offensive game just when Mississippi State needed The season was highlighted by outfielder Mike Robertson's 30-game hitting before being signed by the Boston Red Sox organization. [34] Forsythe hit .227/.325/.353/.678 with 7 home runs and 39 RBI over 101 games for Texas in 2019. "Even though the crowds are getting bigger, they are starting to look smaller if that makes sense," Forsythe said. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. us, School: Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS), More Lane Forsythe Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. I just tried to go out there and give it my all.. [6][13] The Rascals ended the 2009 season with a franchise-record 56 wins and Parker was named Frontier League Coach of the Year. Its exciting to see what hes doing offensively right now. I really didnt know what to think. rivercityrascals .com. All rights reserved. 2023 Mississippi State University Athletics. [7], Forsythe was a candidate to make the 2012 Opening Day roster as a utility infielder, but a broken sesamoid in his left foot required surgery during spring training and he opened the season on the disabled list. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. His first major league pitch (July 3, 2006) was hit for a home run by Atlanta Braves left fielder Ryan Langerhans; Kinney finished the 2006 season winning a championship ring with the Cardinals as 2006 World Series Champions. Forsythe appeared in 12 games for the Marlins, slashing .118/.211/.235[36] before being placed on the 60-day injured list with a right oblique strain and missing the remainder of the season. All Rights Reserved. Its a small sample size, but hes making Lemonis look like a genius for the decision to insert him in the lineup despite it being his freshman year. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Born: The River City Rascals were a professional baseball team based in O'Fallon, Missouri, in the United States. Mississippi State shortstop Lane Forsythe began his college career in the dugout. Here is a look at Mississippi State baseball shortstop Lane Forsythe, whose hometown is Humboldt, Tennessee. Fall Nuggets: Mississippi State, Illinois, Nebraska, UConn, Iowa, Troy, Illinois St., HPU, Indiana St. Mississippi State Demolishes Vandy To Win First National Title, 2021 Newcomer Breakdowns: Recruiting Classes 6-10, D1Baseball Top 25: LSU holds on to No. BAT/THRW:R/R 2023 Stats AVG.248 HR2 RBI14 R20 H26 OverallHomeAwayConference Pitching Statistics Although the team had a winning record in each of the three seasons in Zanesville, the franchise fell into financial trouble. First Floor Plans. [3] Closing pitcher, Don Wolfe was named League MVP and Playoff MVP in 1995. Lemonis said he wasnt sure how to handle the third game but will likely put Stinnett in the bullpen. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. [1], In May 2021, Forsythe was named to the roster of the national team for the Americas Qualifying Event. David [11] He was invited to spring training by the Padres as a non-roster player in 2011[10] before he was assigned to the Triple-A Tucson Padres of the Pacific Coast League to begin the season. Theo DeRosa reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Public League Jackie Robinson North [37], On May 4, 2021, Forsythe signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. MSU scored 22 runs in the final 13 innings of the series, highlighted by five home runs. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [6] The Rascals clinched a division title late in the regular season, marking the first time since 2000. I wanted to get out there as soon as I can, so coming back and playing a huge role is awesome.. [1] In post-season play, he hit .333 in the SEC baseball tournament and .267 in the Fayetteville Regional. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Colton Ledbetter picked up his eleventh home run on the year in the contest, sending a solo shot to right in the sixth. [27] On April 19, 2017, Forsythe was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a fractured big right toe. Right now Im just trying to take it one pitch at a time and enjoy every second of it. Brooks Auger pitched a 1-2-3 seventh, but Fristoe replaced him and couldnt manage a second strong frame. To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription. Despite the improvement from 2006 Rumfield was replaced by Chad Parker, who previously managed the Macon Music of the South Coast League. Return to Building Plans. Kohn allowed two runs and Stinnett gave up a solo homer to his first batter as UAB took an early 3-1 lead. Im trying to get that all the way back and get back out there.. [6][12] Rumfield began remaking the team, with only a few players from the 2006 remaining on the roster. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [2] Forsythe's mother had also attended Arkansas. He followed that up going 2-for-3 against Grambling and was 3-for-4 on Friday night against Eastern Michigan with a double, RBI and a walk. "I just liked the song and thought it would be a pretty good walk-up song, so here we are.". [6] Under Parker, seven players reached double figures in steals, led by OF Scott Houin with 35. Forsythe Athletics Center. [30] On the season, he played in 119 games, with a .224 batting average, six home runs and 36 RBI. [19], Forsythe was sidelined by plantar fasciitis in spring training and opened the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list. Mississippi State put a run on the board in nine of those 13 frames. Make sure you are in the loop --- take five seconds to Sign up for our FREE Bulldogs newsletters now!). In five games now during his first year, Forsythe is batting 7-for-13 (.538) with a double, walk and an RBI. Forsythe has had a hit in seven of his last eight games. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [7] He finished 2012 hitting .273/.343/.390 with 6 home runs. It turns out there is no special significance to the number. [3] He became the team's starting third baseman as a Sophomore[1] and improved to hit .347 in 61 games with nine home runs, 55 RBI and 18 stolen bases. [1] He was recruited by the University of Arkansas to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. John Logan Forsythe (born January 14, 1987) is an American former professional baseball infielder. After allowing a three-run home run in the eighth inning of Sundays loss, Dohm was injured on the following pitch. [3] The franchise was inactive during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. [20] After a brief rehab stint with Triple-A Tucson, he was activated on June 10 when Jedd Gyorko went to the DL with a groin strain. SUBSCRIBE >>, Updated April 25, 2023 | More on the Top 25, Mississippi State Gets Back on Track Behind Yntema, SEC Preview: Mississippi State Storylines. Simply put, the new guy has settled the defensive efforts. [11] He finished 2011 with a .213/.281/.287 line in 36 starts and 62 total games. He picked himself up and began to run, making it all the way to third base. But freshman Hunter Hines responded with a two-run, opposite-field home run to tie the game. Given six innings to overcome a seven-run hole, the Tigers had no reason to falter, and they didn't. I try not to think too much when I step in the box. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. For the 1930s team, see, "First season, first place: Lake Erie Crushers win Frontier League crown with 13-10 triumph", "River City Rascals win Frontier League championship", "New lease would give Rascals break on O'Fallon ballpark rent | Local News from the St. Charles Suburban Journals | stltoday.com", "River City baseball, locked out by City of O'Fallon, pledges return in 2019 | MLB News | stltoday.com", "River City Rascals, city of O'Fallon reach new lease agreement - St. Louis Business Journal", "River City Rascals ceasing operations after 2019 season, O'Fallon looking for new team", "1996 Frontier League (FL) Minor League Baseball Standings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=River_City_Rascals&oldid=1151281935, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Chris Klosterman, Frontier League All Star, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 01:49.