Outfield

Besides the loss of Lentz, the biggest hits to the Crimson’s lineup came in the outfield, where Scott Carmack ‘01 and Joe Llanes ’01 combined to start 76 games last season.

Lopez, the most experienced Crimson outfielder, returns for his senior season after starting two-thirds of the games in 2001. Last season Lopez batted .314 to lead all outfielders. The Miami native—now three years removed from a near career-ending eye injury—could break out in his senior season.

Playing next to Lopez in center field should be junior Bryan Hale. Hale struggled at the plate early last season, but decisively ended his slump with torrid hitting in the season’s final weeks. Hale blasted four homeruns in a one-week span and raised his average to .270 for the season.

Battling for time in right field will be senior Chaney Sheffield and Hordon.

Sheffield spent his time exclusively on the mound last season, but transitioned to the outfield during offseason workouts and will split time in 2002.

Hordon, who may be the team’s most versatile player, is also a pitcher, and could potentially see time in the outfield, infield and on the mound.

Two other returners—junior Nick Seminara and sophomore Johann Schneider—could also see time in the outfield. Walk-on Andrew Brunswick and freshman A.J. Solimine will provide depth.