[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jr.

Most managers still put their fastest player that can hit a little at the top of the order, but more and more are bucking that trend. Maddon has put Schwarber, Rizzo, Zobrist, and Contreras all in the leadoff spot this year. George Springer started hitting leadoff for the Astros mid-way through last year. Ian Kinsler has hit leadoff for the Tigers most of the last two seasons. There are plenty more examples, but those are just off the top of my head. Managers are slowly starting to evolve their views when it comes to lineup construction.

Outside of the Orioles and a few big name players, I know very little about current rosters and lineups. Of the teams that do buck the trend of speed at 1st, where do they tend to put the guy that others would put 1st? I'd assume 9th.