It was in the outfield where the bulk of the star power for the Cincinnati Bearcats resided in 2017. During a season in which the program once again failed to make any meaningful impact in the postseason, the Bearcats were lucky to employ one of the better outfield duos in the American Athletic Conference.
For much of the season, the offense was carried by right fielder A.J. Bumpass, who did more than just improve in his sophomore season, he grew into a star for the team. After a less than stellar introduction to the NCAA ranks, Bumpass really surprised.