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Originally Posted by calculoso
The problem isn't that Pearce is picked up for the bench.. At the present time, he appears to be signed for day-to-day action.
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Let me break down Steve Pearce for you
2016:
Vs. LFH: 176 wRC+
Vs. RHB: 118 wRC+
Career:
Vs. LFH: 130 wRC+
Vs. RHB: 100 wRC+
In other words if he hits like he has in his career he's an average hitter against righties and significantly above average against lefties. If he hit's like he did last year he's a star player. Steve Pearce probably will be a day-to-day player because he should be a day-to-day player. The only reason he hasn't been is because he's had trouble staying healthy.
A guy that adequately defends 4 positions and is an above average hitter should not be a bench player.