Well after Norris was no longer an option I personally would have played Detz there consistently unless he just needed a break. It wasn't just Frost's arm strength it was also his accuracy. Frost consistently threw the ball away from 3rd for the 2 years he played over there. Yes, he had more range but it was not enough difference when he couldn't make normal throws that 3rd basemen have to make. The only time it was an advantage having him there was on bunts OR balls he cut off between 3rd and SS. And that's because on those plays he could use his quickness combined with the fact that in those situations the throw to first is significantly shorter. I'm just thankful Detz was over there at 3rd on the last out at Virginia or we many never have seen the CWS.

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Posted by engie

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Posted on 12/27/13 at 6:06 pm to Maroonmadness

Range and defense is still a huge deal to Cohen. Rightly or wrongly. You can see it in who he plays in the outfield and basically sticks with regardless.

Range gets skewed in stats too -- because Frost could make plays to get to balls but throw them away for an E -- while Detz couldn't get there -- and it would simply go in the books as a base hit.

Personally, I want it to be Humphreys' job from day 1. Let him go through growing pains and learn on the fly in the non-con, so he's ready for SEC play. I think he's got SEC Freshman of the Year potential. Let Detz DH. That said, I don't necessarily expect to see that happen. So, I hope Detz has improved vastly at the position.

This post was edited on 12/27/13 at 6:08 pm

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