For the better part of three seasons now, the Astros have rotated through an assorted cast of center fielders. Success has varied, with Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers accumulating the most fWAR at the position. One of the critical questions I had entering the season was exactly how the center field situation would resolve itself. Even with a 111 wRC+ in his first two seasons with no other options performing better, McCormick has had irregular playing time. Outside circumstances or an impeccably timed hot streak at the plate has forced Dusty Baker’s hand in keeping McCormick in the lineup more times than not.
Jake Meyers Still Has Potential, But He Has To Figure Out Right-Handed Pitching
