I don't know if I would call it a prestige in batting leadoff. There's a common perception based on history that the leadoff hitter is a guy with some speed and an ability to get on base - the 'table-setter'.
I don't know if I would call it a prestige in batting leadoff. There's a common perception based on history that the leadoff hitter is a guy with some speed and an ability to get on base - the 'table-setter'.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Championships since purchase by John Henry group: Red Sox 4 Yankees 1
The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 postseason games against the Yankees.
Roberto Alomar has over twice as many plate appearances batting second than he does leading off. He even has more plate appearances batting third than he does leading off.
Trout has more plate appearances batting second than anywhere else. And over three times as many batting second as he does leading off.
I can agree with that.
Especially now. Players are aware that teams like to use the 2-spot for their best hitters. So if anything, it’s an ego boost and probably carries some prestige.
To think Betts wants to bat leadoff because of some alleged “prestige” attached to that batting order spot is laughable. Mookie has shown us how he wants his prestige. He wants it negotiated into a long term deal and measurable in USD...