I dont understand why Cupp doesnt start over Trout/Chance

Cupp is supposed to be a fielder, not a hitter. This year his fielding hasn't been good. But his hitting has been better than expected. He has a decent average, has some doubles, has walked a lot, and has been hit by a lot of pitches. His OBP is great for a #9 hitter. He's done the job at the plate. We haven't seen the last of Cupp.

Downs has played like Tarzan against the bad nonconference teams, and played like Jane against the good teams. He can't hit good pitching.

Chance is a nice player, he's just limited from a talent perspective.

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Originally Posted by Coach34

I've never seen a SS that couldnt play the OF. Cupp hits better, has a better arm. Should be just as good if not better out there with the glove.

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I've seen a lot that couldn't play it nearly as well. Coached a lot. I was one, actually.
Maybe Cupp could do it, I don't know. But I bet it'd be a big drop off defensively from chance/downs to Cupp.

People won't like it. But...

Ace Reece plays corner OF and Cupp can play 3B.

Then you get a pretty decent lead off man and a very good 3B.

Yes, AR already plays a good 3B.