Here is my thought process...

We put 3 backup infielders on the roster who a) can't play first base, and b) are not very useful as pinch hitters

Shelton had the 7th best ave on the team. He had the 3rd best fielding %.

If you assume that he played 160 games (he really played 115), then he would have had 142 hits, 22 HR, 65 RBIs, and 47 BB.

AND his hitting was one of the catalysts for the team's hot start at the beginning of the season.


Hopefully Casey gets back and it doesn't become an issue.

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