Which Pittsburgh Pirates Are Under Pressure The Next Two Weeks?

Sep 17, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) left fielder Adam Frazier (26) and right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) celebrate their 7-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) left fielder Adam Frazier (26) and right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) celebrate their 7-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Adam Frazier (26) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Adam Frazier (26) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Utility man Adam Frazier

Adam Frazier made his Major League debut on June 24th. Since debuting in the Majors Adam Frazier has done nothing but hit and get on base. But has he hit his way into an everyday role for 2017?

Well, Frazier is currently getting the opportunity to prove that he has. With both Starling Marte and Josh Harrison out for the season with injuries Frazier has become an everyday player in September. And he has continued to just hit and get on base.

Why is there pressure on Adam Frazier?

In 124 plate appearances this season Frazier owns a .351/.403/.491/.894 slash line, .386 wOBA, 145 wRC+, 7.3 percent walk rate, 15.3 percent strikeout rate, and a 1.4 WAR. Frazier has also proven to be a great table setter and spark plug when batting lead off for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Due to this, the Bucs have to be debating if Frazier should see more playing time in 2017.

Also factoring in here is the struggles of Josh Harrison in 2016. He will finish the season with a .283/.311/.388/.699 slash line, .300 wOBA, 88 wRC+, 3.4 percent walk rate, and a 14.6 percent strikeout rate. Without a doubt Adam Frazier has been the better hitter in 2016. However, Harrison has been the better defender at second base. So the Pirates must ask themselves which one they value more moving forward.

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