82CardsGrad
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LOL...Hitting last means less opportunities. Its frankly stupid i have to explain why a top 6 hitter shouldn't hit last.
While you can certainly make the case that a "top 6 hitter" should be batting elsewhere in the lineup, there is very sound reasoning as to why a guy like Perdomo, who is 6th in all of MLB in OBP, bats 9th. Such as:
- Maximizing Plate Appearances:
Batting a good hitter ninth allows them to get on base more frequently, potentially setting up scoring opportunities for the top of the order.
- Spark and Momentum:
The ninth hitter can provide a spark with a hit or walk, putting runners on base for the strong hitters in the top of the order.
- "Second Leadoff" Strategy:
The ninth spot is sometimes seen as a second leadoff position, where a player with leadoff-type skills can create a second wave of offense.
- Putting your best hitter right behind your highest OBP guy gives him a better chance of driving him in. Perdomo is our best OBP guy and bats in front of Marte and Carroll.