The Chattanooga Lookouts quickly established their most versatile player for the 2012 season.
In their opening series against Tennessee at AT&T Field, Travis Denker made one start each at first base and third base and came off the bench twice on double switches to play second base. It was an ever-changing role for the 26-year-old Californian, and that isn’t expected to change.
“It is late in his career now, and the more positions he can play, the more versatile he can become,” Lookouts manager Carlos Subero said. “He’s played first base for us, which is probably the first time he’s done that in his career, and that’s going to help him. He can play third base, and he can play some second base. He’s got a great bat and proved that last year.
“There are guys a little ahead of him in playing time right now, and it’s a matter of where to find him a spot. So we’re going to use him in this role, and I definitely think it is something that will help him.”
Denker is the only position player for the Lookouts with big-league time, having played in 24 games with the San Francisco Giants in 2008. He understands the value of playing multiple positions and producing off the bench, and he is fine with this year’s job description.