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YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN BERTOLINI

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Oh what a difference a year makes!  The Penguins are just about ready to board a flight and head to The Lone Star State to take on Houston.  It’s hard to believe, but baseball is here again in Northeast Ohio, and the Guins are ready to “Shock the World” in 2020.

4th year Skipper, Dan Bertolini, sat down with us before jumping on a jet to discuss the offseason, the new regime, the preseason rankings and so much more.

Sit down, relax, and enjoy the second season of YSU Coach’s Corner on YSN!

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YSU BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE

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*Courtesy of YSUSports.com*

YOUNGSTOWN, OH-  The Youngstown State baseball team will begin the 2020 season with a three-game series at Houston and go on to host 21 home games at Eastwood Field, head coach Dan Bertolini has announced.

The 2020 schedule includes one Power-Five opponent and five from the Mid-American Conference. In addition to 21 home games, YSU will play four road contests against regional foes Akron, Kent State, and Pittsburgh.

The Penguins will open the 2020 season on Feb. 14 at Houston, and proceed to play their first 13 and 21 of their first 23 games on the road. The home opener is slated for March 10 against Bowling Green while Horizon League play is set to begin March 13 at Northern Kentucky.

After the opening series in Houston, YSU will play a three-game series at the College of Charleston the next weekend on Feb. 21-23. The Penguins will then travel to play a three-game set at Abilene Christian on Feb. 27-29. Youngstown State will face Houston and Abilene Christian for the first time while the series at College of Charleston will mark the first meeting between the programs since 2011.

The Penguins will remain on the road for a contest at Pittsburgh on March 3 and a four-game series at North Carolina Central on March 6-8. YSU will also be facing North Carolina Central for the first time in program history. After playing their home opener at Eastwood Field against Bowling Green on March 10, the Penguins will open Horizon League play with a three-game series at Northern Kentucky on March 13-15. YSU is scheduled to play 30 conference games in a nine-week span between March 13 and May 16.

The Penguins will return to Ohio for a contest at Toledo on March 17 and a home game against St. Bonaventure the following day. YSU will then hit the road again for a three-game Horizon League series at Milwaukee (March 20-22) and a return trip to Pittsburgh (March 25). The March schedule will conclude with four straight home games at Eastwood Field. Defending Horizon League Tournament champion UIC will come to town for a three-game Horizon League set (March 27-29) before a non-conference matchup with Niagara (March 31).

April will start with a three-game series at defending Horizon League regular-season champion Wright State (April 2-4). The Penguins will then play four of their next five at home beginning with a non-conference contest against Ohio at Eastwood Field on April 7. After making the short trip to Kent State the following day, YSU will return home to host Oakland for a three-game Horizon League series (April 10-12).

The Penguins will continue the April slate with a six-game road stretch beginning at St. Bonaventure on the 14th. YSU will travel to Chicago for a three-game Horizon League set at UIC (April 17-19) before back-to-back non-conference games at Ohio (April 21) and Niagara (April 22). The next four games will be at Eastwood Field beginning with a three-game league series against Northern Kentucky (April 24-26). After hosting Pittsburgh on April 28, the Guins will make the quick trip to Akron the next day to close out April. The Penguins and Zips will meet for the first time since 2015. Akron’s baseball program was cut following the 2015 season and will return in 2020.

Youngstown State will play 11 of its final 15 regular-season games at home include seven of 10 in the month of May. The final month of the season will begin with a three-game Horizon League series against Wright State at Eastwood Field (May 1-3). After a three-game league set at Oakland (May 8-10), the Penguins will enjoy their third and final four-game homestand of the campaign. YSU will host Kent State on May 12 before finishing the regular season with a three-game Horizon League series against Milwaukee on May 14-16.

The Horizon League Tournament is scheduled for May 20-23 at the home of the regular-season champion.

YSN is proud to again be the audio home for all Penguin home games, as well as select road games in 2020.  You can join the YSN team and the Guins at YSNLive.com/YSUBaseball .

YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 7)

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Games have been nailbiters lately, and more often than not- The ‘Guins have been steering the ship.  From walk-off winners to sweeping ACC foes: YSU has turned up the heat on the competition without any warning.  Home is still where the bread is being buttered for the Penguins as they welcome Horizon League opponent UIC into town.

We caught up with Coach Berto before the first pitch of the UIC-YSU Series and picked his brain about the confidence at Eastwood Field.

We also key in on a few treats the Guins have in store this weekend, and what the thoughts are in regards to community baseball and travel baseball.

PHOTO CREDIT: YSUSPORTS.com

AND…Coach Bertolini answers the long-debated question: Good Pitching Beats Good Hitting Every Time.

Well….sort of.

All that and more on Episode 7 of YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini.

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YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 6)

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The tide is about to turn for the YSU Baseball Team, because like P. Diddy said: “I’m coming home.”  (We linked it, you’re welcome.)  It’s time for the Guins to sleep in their own beds, and enjoy the comfort that Eastwood Field has to offer this year!

Home play this year begins for the Penguins this week, and there’s nobody more excited than the YSU Skipper, Dan Bertolini.  Coming off a tough week against Northern Kentucky and West Virginia, the Guins look to bounce back and begin their fight toward the top of the Horizon League standings.

All Photos Courtesy of YSU Athletics

What did Coach learn about the team over the past week?  Why is YSU’s home so special to this team?  What would be the last meal for Coach Berto?

All that and more on this week’s YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini (EP 6)

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YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 5)

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The Guins are officially able to put the first victory of the year under their belt against Pitt, but the feeling was still focused for YSU Head Coach Dan Bertolini.  The Penguins have not only been “in” the majority of their games but have also led in many as well.  So, being able to stand toe to toe with the pride of the ACC wasn’t a surprise for the YSU squad.

PHOTO CREDIT: YSU Athletic Department

In Episode Five of YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner, Coach Berto discusses current expectations as we head into Horizon League play, as well as the character of this week’s Player Profiles.

All that and more when you step up to the plate for Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini!

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YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH DAN BERTOLINI (EP 4)

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Another weekend, another perennial powerhouse for the Penguins to face this past week.  Once again Coach Bertolini and the ‘Guins held their own at Tennessee Tech.  Now the Red and Black Attack turn their focus to another bird from the Buckeye State as YSU will faceoff with the Miami Redhawks.

We caught up with the YSU Skipper to talk about how things went down south, as well as where the bar is right now for our guys and how we’ll continue to #ChangeYourBest.

 

YSU Baseball Intrasquad Scrimmage – Sept. 21, 2018 at Eastwood Field (COURTESY YSU ATHLETIC DEPT)

 

Also, don’t miss this week’s social media question that asks Coach’s favorite place he’s played in, as well as the stadium he’d still love to do battle in.

All that and more on this week’s YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini (EP 4)

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THE KILLER WEHL

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There’s a subtlety in utility for the Youngstown State Penguin Baseball Team this year.  For instance, Sophomore Jeff Wehler played in 53 games in 2018- none as an outfielder.  In 2019, the utility specialist has the majority of his starts in left field and has a handful of web gems already under his belt.

The stellar sophomore’s standout play to this point this season is his two-run home run against Florida State in Game 3 of the series.

YSU Baseball Intrasquad Scrimmage – Sept. 22, 2017 at Eastwood Field

 

Wehler’s success is a direct reflection of the work he’s put in on and off the field.  Jeff led the team and ranked second in the Horizon League with 25 stolen bases his freshman campaign.  That total is the most ever by a YSU freshman.  Wehler also became the first Penguin since 1988 to reach at least 25 steals in a season which also rank as the fourth most in a single season in school history.   Only three freshmen in the country had more steals at the conclusion of the regular season

Youngstown State Baseball 2019 Photo Day – Dec. 7, 2018 (Photo by David Dermer)

YSN General Manager Steve Leslie caught up with the Super Utility Man for this week’s YSU Baseball Player Profile- THE KILLER WEHL.

YSU BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ DAN BERTOLINI (EP 3)

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After a trip to Tallahassee, Florida to take on the Number 6 ranked team in the nation, Coach Dan Bertolini and the Youngstown State Baseball Team are back home for a few days to refuel, refocus, and reunite.

Although the ‘Guins fell short in all three games of the series, they stood toe to toe for all the contests.  In fact, YSU had a lead in all three games against the Seminoles.

PHOTO CREDIT: YSU ATHLETICS DEPT.  Youngstown State Baseball at Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium on Feb. 23, 2019 (Photo by Ken Lanese)

We caught up with the Head Ball Coach to talk about his takeaways from the series, we take the pulse on the team and look toward another highly touted series against Tennessee Tech this weekend.  All that, and more on YSU Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini (Episode 3.)

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ DAN BERTOLINI (EP 2)

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The season opener has come and gone, and the YSU Penguins Baseball Squad held their ground in the battle against one of the nations top teams, Mississippi State.  Coach Bertolini and the boys led No. 9 Mississippi State heading into the bottom of the sixth but ultimately fell 14-3 in game one of a three-game series at Dudy Noble Field.

In his first game as a Penguin, senior first baseman Trevor Wiersma went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run while driving in all three YSU runs. Web Charles doubled in the contest while Cameron Murray and Jeff Wehler each singled.

During the second game of the series, Junior- Blaze Glenn hit his first home run of the season.  Overall, the ‘Guins showed that they can and will stand toe-to-toe with any team in the country and that the offense is potentially one of the most dangerous in the conference with flashes of incredible defense and untouchable pitching.

All Photos Courtesy of YSU Athletics

As the Boys of Spring get ready for another test against a nationally ranked opponent, we caught up with Coach Bertolini to discuss takeaways from the first series, as well as what we can expect against and from Florida State.

Oh, you might also want to hang around for the last question, it’s a pretty powerful answer.

Episode two of Youngstown State Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini is LIVE! 

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER W/ DAN BERTOLINI (EP 1)

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Youngstown State Baseball is back, and better than ever.

Coming off a tough 18-38 record in 2018, YSU Manager Dan Bertolini has 19 letter-winners and nine starters returning for this year’s campaign.  The Penguins will also return two all-league second team performers and three all-freshman team selections in 2019.

The ‘Guins are young, hungry, and opportunity is knocking on their front door.

PHOTO CREDIT: YSUSPORTS.com

In our first chat with the third-year Penguin Skipper, we discuss the foundation of this squad.  As well as the opportunities that this year’s team are presented with the early matchups against top-ten foes in Mississippi State and Florida State.  Coach Bertolini also dives into what legacy he’s trying to create from the top down, and we even get where “Coach Berto” would vacation if he had to pick anywhere in the world.

So, kick back, relax, and think warm thoughts.

Episode One of Youngstown State Baseball Coach’s Corner with Dan Bertolini is a click away!

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