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Ole Miss baseball preview 2016: Can the lineup produce without Sikes Orvis?

#WHISKEYANDMEAT is now a professional, which leaves the Rebs looking for someone to replace his power numbers. With the experience and athleticism of the lineup, however, this may not be a group that needs to rely on mashing.

Considering the larger-than-life role Sikes Orvis played in both the Rebels offense and the heart of the fan base, it's easy to for the casual observer to presume that his departure leaves the Ole Miss lineup in a bit of a rebuilding phase. After all, #WHISKEY&MEAT contributed 16 dingers and 53 RBI to last season's output.

However, he and catcher Austin Knight are the only two guys with 100-plus at-bats in 2015 that aren't back this season.