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UVA ace Andrew Abbott breaking in slowly with Reds farm system
Former Virginia ace pitcher Andrew Abbott hasn’t thrown much as a professional since he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, but after three short stints, it looks like he’s picked up where he left off with the Cavaliers.
Jake McCarthy makes MLB debut
Former Cavalier Jake McCarthy made his Major League Baseball debut on Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Andrew Abbott begins his MiLB journey in the Arizona heat
UVA alum Andrew Abbott is beginning his MiLB career in the Cincinnati Reds organization. The lefty joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to talk about to talk about the next steps on his way to The Show.
Who wants to be a millionaire? UVA’s Gelof inks with Oakland A’s
The Oakland A’s made Virginia’s Zack Gelof an instant millionaire this weekend when the former Cavaliers’ third baseman signed a $1,157,400 signing bonus, the full slot value for the No. 60 pick in the Major League Baseball Draft.
‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ updates on ACC Kickoff, recruiting news
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” recaps the 2021 ACC Football Kickoff, covers some football and basketball recruiting news, and talks meniscus tears with Dr. Mark Miller from UVA Orthopedics.
Abbott agrees to big bonus check from Cincinnati Reds
Virginia strikeout king Andrew Abbott has signed with the Cincinnati Reds for $1.3 million.
Led by Abbott, three Cavaliers are taken in first 5 rounds of MLB Draft
As expected, Monday has been a big day for Virginia baseball. Three players were drafted between rounds two and five, with more expected to go in later rounds.
Scattershooting: A look at Wahoos and the upcoming Major League Draft, plus more
Scattershooting around the ACC over your morning coffee, while looking at Virginia players that should go in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball Draft …
Virginia baseball places four on ACC All-Academic Team
Four Virginia baseball student-athletes were honored on the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team.
UVA baseball coaches hit recruiting trail, Wahoos get transfer pitcher from Southern Cal
Virginia baseball has added another pitcher to its roster for next season in Brian Gursky, a transfer left-handed pitcher from Southern Cal.
Scattershooting: What if Virginia adds 5-star Rice, 4-star Anderson and 4-star Baer to O-Line?
Scattershooting around the world of Wahoo, while thinking if the right pieces fall in place in UVA’s recruiting of offensive linemen, Bronco is going to be smiling for years to come …
Rags to riches: How UVA basketball changed Olden Polynice’s life
Seth Greenberg told me a story last winter about Olden Polynice that was unforgettable.
Three Cavaliers named to USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team Roster
Three players who helped lead Virginia to the College World Series last month have been named to the 2021 Collegiate National Team by USA Baseball.
Back from Omaha: Virginia baseball coach Brian O’Connor
Virginia baseball coach Brian O’Connor joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to share stories from the six-week road trip that took the ‘Hoos to the College World Series.
Baseball, sports medicine, ‘Hoos in the NBA
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Dr. David Diduch from UVA Orthopedics as the show breaks down UVA Baseball’s run in the College World Series, Brian O’Connor’s contract extension and NBA news involving Virginia alum Rick Carlisle and Trey Murphy III.
O’Connor agrees to contract extension through 2027
Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced on Friday that the University and head baseball coach Brian O’Connor have agreed to an extension of his contract that will keep O’Connor in Charlottesville through the 2027 season.
Virginia Athletics hosting Welcome Back event for ‘Hoos return from Omaha
Virginia Athletics will host a Welcome Back event for the Virginia Baseball team on Saturday at Disharoon Park. The event will begin at noon and is free to the public.
Savino named to Collegiate National Team Roster
Nate Savino will be a member of the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team this summer. He is the 11th Cavalier to be a part of the team and ninth under head coach Brian O’Connor.
Virginia’s dream season comes crashing down in CWS loss to Texas
As improbable as it was, Virginia was one of the last five teams standing before it lost a 6-2 decision to No. 2 national seed Texas in a game that was delayed 3 hours, 37 minutes by Omaha storms.
Carlisle returns to his roots as new coach of Indiana Pacers
Rick Carlisle grew up as a coach in the Indiana Pacers, back when Larry Bird described the former Virginia guard as an offensive genius.
