East Carolina head baseball coach Billy Godwin found himself with multiple options for his vacancies this year, but didn't know exactly who would fit in where.

As the 5-2 club prepares to host Pepperdine for a three-game series at Clark-LeClair Stadium beginning today at 5 p.m., the Pirates' picture is looking more developed than it did even a week ago.

“I knew we had talent and I knew we'd be able to insert some pieces if things didn't go well or guys didn't play well,” said Godwin, who has already fielded numerous different lineups. “I think early what threw me off was we were banged up a little bit, and I didn't have quite the options then that I do now.”

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