All articles tagged with #batting order
A late-game bunt by Steven Kwan and a disappointing early May showing prompt the Guardians to consider moving him down the lineup and platooning him vs. lefties, with calls to test new leadoff options like Travis Bazzana as the team looks to jump-start its offense and revive Kwan’s production without erasing his value.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch adjusted the batting order for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Mariners, with Kerry Carpenter leading off and Colt Keith batting third, as the series is tied 1-1.
Jac Caglianone, a top prospect for the Kansas City Royals, has been promoted to the MLB to help improve the team's struggling offense. The article discusses potential spots for him in the batting order, with a suggested placement at the five-hole to provide power and protection, while maintaining a balanced and strategic lineup to maximize his impact and support his transition into the major leagues.
Sanju Samson, a middle-order batter for India, has been given a new lease on his international career by being promoted to open the batting in the T20I series against Bangladesh and South Africa. This move mirrors Rohit Sharma's career transformation in 2013 when he became a permanent opener. Samson's recent performances, including back-to-back T20I centuries, have showcased his potential and consistency, potentially complicating future team selections. Samson credits his resurgence to support from captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing the importance of communication during challenging times.
The Iowa Cubs had a strong start to the season with exceptional performances from the top of their batting order, including PCA, Canario, Caissie, and Mervis, who collectively went 9 for 18 with two doubles, a triple, a homer, and two walks. Notably, Caissie did not strike out in the game, a feat he hadn't achieved until the last day of April last year. Despite not winning their season opener, the Iowa Cubs showcased their batting prowess and potential for the season ahead.
Jarred Kelenic's impressive performance in the Seattle Mariners' last few games has led to calls for him to be included in the everyday lineup and moved up in the batting order. However, the author argues that the team should avoid this temptation and instead focus on maintaining Kelenic's confidence by limiting his exposure to left-handed pitchers and keeping him in the bottom half of the lineup. The author believes that this approach will allow Kelenic to maximize his production and reach his full potential as a player.
Masataka Yoshida, the Japanese outfielder who recently joined the Boston Red Sox, will start the 2023 season as the club's cleanup hitter instead of the expected leadoff hitter. Red Sox manager Alex Cora believes it's important to keep Yoshida in a familiar batting order spot, given that he's new to the team and the league. Cora plans to use a rotating cast for the leadoff spot based on the opponent's starter.