The 2020 baseball season was cut short for the Bobcats after the Sunbelt Conference released a statement suspending play indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Although Texas State’s season was cut short, the team showed promise with a final record of 14-4. It’s hard to say how the rest of the season would have unfolded, but the Bobcats showed promise of a solid season.
As of March 30, the NCAA council ruled that all Division I schools can extend eligibility to athletes in spring sports who were affected by the virus.
What does this mean for the Bobcats? This year’s senior athletes are eligible to play in 2021– and fans could see starts from players like Will Hollis and Wes Engle.
For now, players are filling their time with family and online classes. A few players have even taken to Twitter updating fans on the preparation of the 2021 season.
Here’s a look into some game day moments from this season at Bobcat Ballpark:
Texas State Bobcats Face Bethune-Cookman in a Weekend Series. Image by Remle Herzberg.The Bobcats take practice ahead of opener against Lamar University. Image by Remle Herzberg. Justin Thompson makes the throw over to first. Image by Remle Herzberg.John Wuthrich talks to coaching staff ahead before a game. Image by Remle Herzberg.Freshman Tony Robie throws against Lamar University for his second appearance of the season. Image by Remle Herzberg.Colton Moore crosses home plate after Jaxon Williams walks to first. Image by Remle Herzberg. Peyton Lewis watches as the ball sails over the right field wall for his first homerun of the season. Image by Remle Herzberg.Tristan Stivors, Wes Engle and Reece Gould sign balls and chat with young fans in left field. Image by Remle Herzberg.Cameron Bush takes the mound against Bethune-Cookman recording five strikeouts. Image by Remle Herzberg.Texas State runner avoids the tag while sliding into second. Image by Remle Herzberg.Jaxon Williams swings at an incoming pitch at home plate. Image by Remle Herzberg.
