The middle of the field defense is outstanding. Catcher, shortstop, second baseman and center fielders are all great defenders. We have vast experience at 1B and 3B.
We have as much depth as anyone in the country. Barring major injury, this will be a major positive as the season progresses.
We have some quality pre-SEC opponents who won't drag us down RPI wise when it comes to picking regional hosts.
The toughest SEC opponents are at home. LSU, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. That is a huge advantage.
We have quality hitters coming off the bench. When we need a big hit, we have the talent now to get it done. Pinch hitting won't be a problem this year.
Losing the first game of 2014 set the tone. We were unsettled. We lost too many non-conference games. Plus we were not settled at catcher or shortstop, two key positions. This year we are settled at those two and by what I have read, the players mean business this year.
John Cohen did a great job building the 2015 team. He recruited JC players to plug holes and build depth. He got talented freshman players to bolster the lineup. Now it is almost time to stop talking and start playing. I think the fire in the belly of the players is back. Maybe last year they thought, we just going to show up and win. I don't know.
I do know we are primed for a great year. Time to play.
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