First off, I am in complete support of Coach Mercer. I think he's done an absolutely outstanding job in getting to know his players and fixing just about everything that seemed problematic early in the season. I've never been more Bulls-ish (see what I did there?) on this program and can't wait to see how things progress in the next few years. To win a conference title his first year out of the gate should be applauded by all IU fans.
That said, I am really curious what's going on with our right field situation. Richardson started off like a star in the making, then faded just a little. Crail has been getting starts over the past couple weeks and hasn't contributed much of anything. Each time Richardson comes in as a defensive replacement, he catches everything and gets a late inning hit. The lone start vs Rutger resulted in his 9th HR. Soooooo...what gives?
I'm asking not so much to question or second guess the staff, but I just don't see what they're hoping to accomplish. Anyone have thoughts?
That said, I am really curious what's going on with our right field situation. Richardson started off like a star in the making, then faded just a little. Crail has been getting starts over the past couple weeks and hasn't contributed much of anything. Each time Richardson comes in as a defensive replacement, he catches everything and gets a late inning hit. The lone start vs Rutger resulted in his 9th HR. Soooooo...what gives?
I'm asking not so much to question or second guess the staff, but I just don't see what they're hoping to accomplish. Anyone have thoughts?