What's the difference between last year's team and this year's team? I haven't been able to watch many games this season. What are the deficiencies from this year's team vs last year's team? Pitching, hitting, infield defense or outfield? Or a combo of the aforementioned?
Leadership as well Langford, BT and Rivera all brought that last year and we don't have it this year.
Two things.... Night and Day Here's a different sort of list. Third baseman Left Fielder Catcher Designated Hitters Back Ups Friday Starter Saturday Starter Mid Week Starter Relievers Closer Leaders Only real improvements are right fielder and Jac's pitching.
Beyond the lack of team leadership- which I see as vital for a winning team- the most striking aspect of this team is how many guys one would have expected to have good to great years have regressed. The list is a long one. That fact,plus we failed to secure major contributors in the Portal-- yes, I count Shelton as one of the guys that regressed. Garrison was solid but now out. Still a chance to get to e Regional but have to significantly up our game as our SEC schedule gets as tough as it gets.
