So far, the Chicago White Sox have used both Cody Asche and Matt Davidson in the designated hitter role. However they have produced contrasting results, as Asche has fanned five times while Davidson has totaled seven bases. Considering Davidson’s talent, is it possible he takes over the full time role in the near future?
Well, let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Davidson’s big hits (Triple, home run) were against Matt Boyd and Anibal Sanchez, neither of which are likely to be All-Stars in 2017. Compounding that, Asche faced Justin Verlander on Tuesday, who is still one of the best pitchers in the American League.