This might be the only thing we all agree on. Simmons should not be batting lead off. This is a first in message board history.
This might be the only thing we all agree on. Simmons should not be batting lead off. This is a first in message board history.
Giving Simmons the most at-bats on the team is stupid. Period. Simmons sucks batting 1st. But he's done much better batting in the other spots in the lineup. I know it's small samples but it's all we have to go on and there's a pretty big difference in the other spots from the lead off spot. I think he probably puts too much pressure on himself in the lead off spot.
1st - .233/.266/.329 (.594) - 223 PA
2nd - .313/.328/.391 (.719) - 68 PA
7th - .273/.365/.436 (.801) - 63 PA
8th - .290/.338/.406 (.744) - 151 PA
I'm willing to try Simmons in the 2nd spot for an extended look. Right now Justin doesn't need to be hitting in an RBI spot because he's not hitting for power. He would be better served of getting on base in front of Heyward, Freeman and McCann who are hitting for power.