Unlike our pitching rotation—which looks to be set in stone—the infield position group is in flux, with many positions likely to continue to be an open competition for the early part of the season. As such, I will go position by position, breaking down the returning starters (when applicable), as well as the top competition they will face.

Short Stop

Returning Starter

#9 So. SS Carter “Young Gun” Young

(.328/.373/.377 with 3 2Bs and 12 RBI)

Young was sold to us as a freshman similar to the book on Connor Kaiser when he was a freshman—all glove, but the bat is a work in progress.