Through meticulous research and watching a lot of baseball games, we've
narrowed down five reasons we believe the Gamecocks can win the College
World Series. These are in no particular order. Our first reason was Pitching - here's reason No. 2:
Defense
With an infield including shortstop Bobby Haney (2009 SEC All-Defensive selection) and second baseman Scott Wingo (2010 SEC All-Defensive selection) and an outfield anchored by center fielder Jackie Bradley, Jr (2010 SEC All-Defensive selection), the Gamecocks have shown they can pick the ball up. The Gamecocks have fielded the ball at a .974 clip, good for 3rd in the SEC and 17th in the nation (Texas leads the country with a .980 fielding percentage).
"[Playing good defense] helps keep the game in check, it limits damage and it takes some momentum away from the other team," said Tanner. "It gets your pitchers deeper into the game and gives them a little more life."
Defense
With an infield including shortstop Bobby Haney (2009 SEC All-Defensive selection) and second baseman Scott Wingo (2010 SEC All-Defensive selection) and an outfield anchored by center fielder Jackie Bradley, Jr (2010 SEC All-Defensive selection), the Gamecocks have shown they can pick the ball up. The Gamecocks have fielded the ball at a .974 clip, good for 3rd in the SEC and 17th in the nation (Texas leads the country with a .980 fielding percentage).
"[Playing good defense] helps keep the game in check, it limits damage and it takes some momentum away from the other team," said Tanner. "It gets your pitchers deeper into the game and gives them a little more life."
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