This. Baseball is a really hard game. Mentally and physically.

And these are kids. Be kind. Coach Schloss has been doing this for a long time.

Ryan has been in some spots where he could generate some momentum and get our team going and sometimes its hit or miss. That's the nature of baseball.

It certainly does not benefit our team to have this kind of thread every other week from the olds in the stands (us).

Getting him ABs when we can is a great thing. Quit whining. He's going to figure it out.

Problem as I see it this year is that he's not often connecting on fastballs, either. He only walks when the pitches are well out of the zone. No doubt the problem is in his head, which happens to be the hardest to fix. Whatever happens we need to settle on a second baseman and give that guy the meaningful ABs. Schloss consistently beat us on the mental approach to the game while at TCU and I trust he has a plan to get the most out of this team, even when it seems at odds with the present results. If Targac plays himself out of consideration then next man up.

Sometimes when a player is struggling it seems like he can't catch a break. In Ryan's last AB last night he smashed a line drive, but it was foul. Then on the next pitch got rung up on a pitch that looked like it was outside the zone. You could tell from the look on his face what he was thinking.

The baseball gods aren't really known for their mercy.

I don't recall my wanting a player in any sport to turn it around as much as I want to see Targac turn it around. Jerod Johnson comes to mind (obviously different situation). I think the hardest part for many is feeling his pain with each at bat.....lots are pulling for him.

Despite his struggles, I still believe Targac will win a few key games for us this year.

Even if he doesn't, his leadership is key to our team and can't be overstated.

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Doesn't matter if they know the 90% of the board is idiots, no one wants to read themselves (or their kid) being trashed.

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Give him a hug from the rest of us, and let him know we are cheering for him up in the panhandle next time you see him :-D

There's no reason for Targac to be starting over Kaeden Kent, or even Jack Bell.

trouble said:

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Y'all also forget that players and their loved ones read this board. Keep to facts without the hyperbole. We've seen some real ugly stuff posted about 18-22 year olds who are playing their hearts out for the name on their chest.

I hugged Ryan last night and chatted with him a little. He's hurting. He knows things aren't going how he wants. And yet, he took the time to get back out of his truck and come see us when he saw Max when I'm certain all he wanted to do was get home.

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thanks for posting. I don't know how bad Ryan is hurting, but his Dad feels it too.

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Y'all also forget that players and their loved ones read this board. Keep to facts without the hyperbole. We've seen some real ugly stuff posted about 18-22 year olds who are playing their hearts out for the name on their chest.

I hugged Ryan last night and chatted with him a little. He's hurting. He knows things aren't going how he wants. And yet, he took the time to get back out of his truck and come see us when he saw Max when I'm certain all he wanted to do was get home.

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For those that continue to bash the players, go sit with the parents for one game. It's enough what they endure. It will change your perspective.

As a fan, I'm pulling for Targac to pull out of his slump. If they are wearing maroon and white, and have Aggies on their uniforms, I want them all to succeed.

BLSmith04 said:

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There's no reason for Targac to be starting over Kaeden Kent, or even Jack Bell.

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The only reason that matters is that Coach fills out the lineup card. He's not infallible but he has infinitely more knowledge and information than anyone here. And he continues to try to find someone to fill the spot at 2B.

We sit near enough to see them. Have sat behind them a few times. Ryan's daddy bringing the hammer last season was my kids' highlight of several games.

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Hubert J. Farnsworth said:

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I like Ryan, but it is obvious that he can't hit a breaking ball to save his life. I know this is going to ruffle some feathers on this board, but it is truth. It would be one thing if he was a freshman, but he is a senior..

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I don't think this will ruffle many feathers at this point. Most all of us love the guy and his heart and fully support him, but we also see the writing on the wall. I haven't seen many on hear ardently backing his ability.

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Fire Schloss for not doing what fans say he should do.

BadMoonRisin said:

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This. Baseball is a really hard game. Mentally and physically.

And these are kids. Be kind. Coach Schloss has been doing this for a long time.

Ryan has been in some spots where he could generate some momentum and get our team going and sometimes its hit or miss. That's the nature of baseball.

It certainly does not benefit our team to have this kind of thread every other week from the olds in the stands (us).

Getting him ABs when we can is a great thing. Quit whining. He's going to figure it out.

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No one on this thread has been unkind. The expectation by everyone is for the coaches to put the team in the best position to win once we hit conference play. If Schloss wants to get him at bats on Tuesdays, great. But right now he's a liability and him playing is hurting this team.

Just because y'all have a personal bias by knowing the player doesn't mean a coaches decision that doesn't appear to be in the best interest of the team shouldn't be discussed. Because it absolutely should until it's remedied.

welp

I guess Schloss wants the team to lose. Targac in the lineup again tonight.

AgLA06 said:

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BadMoonRisin said:

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This. Baseball is a really hard game. Mentally and physically.

And these are kids. Be kind. Coach Schloss has been doing this for a long time.

Ryan has been in some spots where he could generate some momentum and get our team going and sometimes its hit or miss. That's the nature of baseball.

It certainly does not benefit our team to have this kind of thread every other week from the olds in the stands (us).

Getting him ABs when we can is a great thing. Quit whining. He's going to figure it out.

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No one on this thread has been unkind. The expectation by everyone is for the coaches to put the team in the best position to win once we hit conference play. If Schloss wants to get him at bats on Tuesdays, great. But right now he's a liability and him playing is hurting this team.

Just because y'all have a personal bias by knowing the player doesn't mean a coaches decision that doesn't appear to be in the best interest of the team shouldn't be discussed. Because it absolutely should until it's remedied.

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So fire Schloss if he doesn't go what your two stars say to do…

greg.w.h said:

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AgLA06 said:

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BadMoonRisin said:

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This. Baseball is a really hard game. Mentally and physically.

And these are kids. Be kind. Coach Schloss has been doing this for a long time.

Ryan has been in some spots where he could generate some momentum and get our team going and sometimes its hit or miss. That's the nature of baseball.

It certainly does not benefit our team to have this kind of thread every other week from the olds in the stands (us).

Getting him ABs when we can is a great thing. Quit whining. He's going to figure it out.

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No one on this thread has been unkind. The expectation by everyone is for the coaches to put the team in the best position to win once we hit conference play. If Schloss wants to get him at bats on Tuesdays, great. But right now he's a liability and him playing is hurting this team.

Just because y'all have a personal bias by knowing the player doesn't mean a coaches decision that doesn't appear to be in the best interest of the team shouldn't be discussed. Because it absolutely should until it's remedied.

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So fire Schloss if he doesn't go what your two stars say to do…

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I don't have anything to do with firing him. I get what he's trying to do.

But if you think making outlandish straw mans means we shouldn't talk about it, I'd suggest stepping away from the keyboard.

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RED AG 98 said:

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jkag89 said:

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welp

I guess Schloss wants the team to lose. Targac in the lineup again tonight.

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But if Schloss wants him on Tuesdays that's ok. Not the weekends though! /s

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Are you trying to say non-conference mid week games are as important as weekend conference series?

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I'm saying you don't have the information and you don't get to make the call. I don't have a single dog in the fight other than wanting to be the best team. And that none of us get to make an edict that says it's only ok to do this or do that. Schloss is the only man responsible and accountable for the performance of this team.

Am I frustrated with the lack of production? Of course.
Do I think that Schloss is frustrated even moreso? Yeah.
And Ryan even more? Absolutely
Do I wonder if there are better options? Of course.
Do you or I have any say in the matter? No.
Do you or I have the complete information that Schloss does? Not even a smidgeon.

So no, I didn't say anything about weekday and weekend games being of equal import. I'm saying that the person whose job is on the line for performance is making the decision for a reason, whether any of us agree with it or not.

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AgLA06 said:

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RED AG 98 said:

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jkag89 said:

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welp

I guess Schloss wants the team to lose. Targac in the lineup again tonight.

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But if Schloss wants him on Tuesdays that's ok. Not the weekends though! /s

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Are you trying to say non-conference mid week games are as important as weekend conference series?

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I'm saying you don't have the information and you don't get to make the call. I don't have a single dog in the fight other than wanting to be the best team. And none of get to make an edict that says it's only ok to do this or do that. Schloss is the only man responsible and accountable for the performance of this team.

Am I frustrated with the lack of production? Of course.
Do I think that Schloss is frustrated even moreso? Yeah.
And Ryan even more? Absolutely
Do I wonder if there are better options? Of course.
Do you or I have any say in the matter? No.
Do you or I have the complete information that Schloss does? Not even a smidgeon.

So no, I didn't say anything about weekday and weekend games being of equal import. I'm saying that the person whose job is on the line for performance is making the decision for a reason, whether any of us agree with it or not.

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What exactly do you think the point of TexAgs is?!?

No one is putting more pressure on Targ than Targ himself, I assure you. I can see.the frustration on his face. He's making contact, has a lot of bad luck and quite a few bad calls. But he is wearing number 12 for a reason, and at the end if the day he is a young man playing his best that he can for a school that we love and he deserves our support, not derision.

Maybe he just needs glasses

HeyAbbott said:

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Targac needs to sit for a few games and see how things go.

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Schloss needs to decide what to do. This isn't a democracy.

someone mentioned…. his defense is not very good either… doesn't have much comprehension of no need to throw it 100mph to 1st base when you're 15' away… done this more than once now