LINEUP OUTLOOK: Sweet spot hitting second
Jun 17 2022
Teams build lineups differently, but those searching for at-bats for maximizing counting statistics understand hitters in the top third represent their best chance of gaining points in the standings. This week's lineup outlook focuses on one hitter entrenched batting second, one potentially taking the spot over for his team as a rookie and a third turning his season around with eyes on potentially leading off.
Brendan Donovan (2B/OF, STL)
There are 11 hitters with at least 100 plate appearances who boast more walks than strikeouts. Brendan Donovan ranks first in on-base percentage among them and second in on-base plus slugging (OPS), trailing only José Ramírez. For perspective, the Cardinals rookie owns a .448 on-base percentage and a...
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