Chad Frazier
Chad Frazier
committed expected front wrong
One of the first things I told (the players) was that if they weren't committed, then they were in the wrong place. I was very up front with them. I expected a full-scale commitment. ... To do anything successfully, you've got to be committed to it.
couple last ready stayed until wait
We chipped away and chipped away, and stayed in it. In the end, we were right there ready for a big inning. But you can't wait around until the last couple of innings.
apart carrying conference defense falling pitching pleased start
I think pitching and defense have been carrying us so far. I've been real pleased with that. In conference games, you're not going to be able to (have many errors). If you start falling apart defensively, you put yourself in a hole.
coach compete effort involved losses strong wasted
Without a doubt, that's one of the most frustrating losses I've ever been involved with as a coach. We just didn't show up, and we wasted a strong effort by Derek. We didn't compete at the plate.
admit deal learning
I don't have all the answers; I admit that. I'm not a one-man show. I want (the assistants') input, because I'm always learning the game, and I'm learning how to deal with these kids.
along bragging expect felt game gave mentality standpoint surprise win
We've got the mentality that we expect to win every game we're in. From the standpoint of bragging rights, (that win) was big. It gave us a lot of confidence, but it did not surprise us. We've felt all along we could play with anybody.
ball diving double expect guy hit plays start turn
It's always going to start with the guy on the bump. He's going to keep us in there. (On defense), I don't expect them to make diving plays, but I expect them to make the plays when the ball is hit to them, to turn double plays.
ball chances couple good insurance pitcher throwing
Those fundamental things can be the difference. When you have a pitcher throwing a good ball game, you have to back him up. We had a couple of chances to get some insurance runs.
good run ton
They're a good club. They can run and hit. They had a ton of hits.
chance goes good stay
He's just a sophomore. He mixes it up. He goes in and competes. We wanted him to go in and give us a chance to stay in the game, and he did that. He did a good job.
defense good hard kids playing pleased
I couldn't tell you, I don't know. The kids are playing hard and the kids are playing good defense. I'm real pleased right now.