The Mid-American Conference defending champions haven’t exactly blazed through their non-conference portion of their schedule to start the season.
Ohio (9-11) has had pretty much the same problems plague it this season that took place last season. As the Bobcats kick off their conference schedule this weekend, let’s take a look at how the team has fared so far:
Offense: Where Ohio doesn’t lack whatsoever is at the plate. The Bobcats’ .304 batting average ranks first in the MAC and 43rd in the nation, ahead of perennial contenders Kentucky and North Carolina State.
Their top two contributors have been unexpected, as freshman Rudy Rott and and junior Tyler Finkler — who was a backup last year — are leading the Bobcats’ offense with a combined .