I decided to spotlight these two together because they’ve got a few similarities. They’re the both the sons of former Major Leaguers (Steve Buechele and Kevin Seitzer), they currently man the corners for Oklahoma and they’re slated to do the same thing for Hyannis this summer.
Also, they’re having fantastic sophomore seasons. Buechele is playing third for the Sooners and hitting .380 with 10 home runs, 11 doubles and a team-best 47 RBI. Across the diamond, Seitzer is hitting .333 with 10 homers, 13 doubles and 38 RBI, which ranks him second on the team. They’re two of the biggest reasons why Oklahoma is 33-12 and in the mix to host a regional.
It’s no surprise they’re breaking out.
After a redshirt year in 2008, Buechele burst onto the scene last season and earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors. He hit .353 with four homers, 14 doubles and 40 RBI. This season, he’s got some of the best all-around offensive numbers in the league. Since he’s been at Oklahoma three years, he will be eligible for the draft this June, but there’s still a chance we’ll see him on the Cape.
Seitzer was a true freshman last year and he didn’t have quite as much success as his teammate, hitting .307 with four home runs. With a full-time job this year, though, Seitzer has shined. Standing 6’5 with lots of room to add muscle, Seitzer could emerge as one of the top first base prospects in the 2011 draft.
When you add in the bloodlines and the experiences that come with growing up in a big league clubhouse, there’s a lot to like with Buechele and Seitzer. Hyannis will be happy to have them.