Did Kevin O'Sullivan get cocky after last night's 10-5 win? Most college baseball analysts, myself included, assumed he would throw giant lefty flamethrower A.J. Puk in tonight's semi-final elimination game. Puk, in short, has been dominant since about mid-way through SEC play. He's the odd's on favorite to be the first college pitcher chosen in the 2016 MLB draft. He is a 6'7" lefty with a mid to high 90s fastball. When he's on, he's basically unhittable.
He will not be starting.
UVA head coach and Omaha statue Brian O'Connor understands the importance of this game. He's starting ace LHP Brandon Waddell, as he should.