CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Erik Bakich believes his lineup is not big enough for players that deserve a spot.

The rightfield position has become a revolving door this season, often determined by who’s swinging the hottest bat.

While the depth is promising, it also makes for some difficult decisions.

“It’s tough to write a lineup and leave guys out of the lineup that should be in the lineup,” Bakich said as No. 3 Clemson gets set to host No. 17 Louisville Thursday for the first game of a three-game series. “But it’s also a good problem to have. It speaks to the depth of our lineup.”

Sophomore Tryston McCladdie has seen the most time in right field, with 25 starts in 30 games. McCladdie is batting .271 with an .859 OPS and was a steady presence early in the season.

But McCladdie isn’t the only one making a case.

Junior Jack Crighton, graduate student Tristan Bissetta and freshman TP Wentworth have also rotated into the role, each contributing in different ways.

After pinch hitting for Wentworth in this past Saturday’s game versus Stanford, Crighton found himself starting in rightfield for the last game of the series on Sunday. The junior put the ball in play four times and was 2-for-5 with a run batted in.

“I am very pleased with how he swung the bat today,” Bakich said

Crighton has quietly become one of Clemson’s more productive hitters, batting .293 with a .710 OPS in 25 appearances and 14 starts. With a strong back-to-back showings against Stanford, he may be earning a longer look.

“Right now, it’s about who’s swinging the bat the hottest,” Bakich said. “It was Tryston for a stretch, then Bissetta. Maybe it’s Jack’s turn now.”

Bissetta, despite a lower batting average at .230, brings experience and power potential. He’s logged 19 starts and 30 total appearances, giving Bakich a veteran presence when needed.

Though Wentworth hasn’t logged many appearances, Bakich remains confident in his future and sees long-term potential in the young outfielder.

“He’s going to be a very good player in this program, and we have to keep him engaged too,” Bakich said.

Clemson’s head coach believes the situation will eventually work itself out as one player separates from the group and earns more consistent time. When that moment comes, he knows the experience they’re getting now will pay off for all involved.

“When they’ve got 50, 60, maybe 80 at-bats under their belt, it’s going to serve them well,” he said.

For now, Bakich is focused on keeping the entire group ready.

“I want to keep them all fresh and use them in a way that keeps them engaged,” he said. “All of them deserve to play.”

As the Tigers push deeper into ACC play, right field remains up for grabs. And for now, Bakich is content riding the hot hand.

“It’s tough,” he said. “But it’s a good problem to have.”