FAYETTEVILLE — Late in fall practice Dave Van Horn was going over the probable starting lineup around the infield. Carson Shaddy's name was mentioned and Van Horn got serious.
“Some of our young players have gotten Carson's attention,” Van Horn said. “There are some who could take that spot at second base and he knows it.”
In particular, Van Horn was talking about freshman Casey Martin competing with Shaddy at second. Eventually, Martin settled in at third. That was mainly because Shaddy never provided an opening.
Shaddy has produced from the start until the end of the season.