tjholley17 said:
Texaggie7nine said:
agsquirrel97 said:
Put Beltran in lead off spot!
Altuve would be perfect. Why are you throwing out names like there is no other good option.
Altuve needs to be in as many RBI situations as possible. I don't want him following up Gonzalez and McCann
His consistency getting on base makes him the most likely to be batted in though.
This is from CBS earlier in the year but the numbers are even more in favor for this series.
Quote:
The Astros settled into George Springer at the top last season and like him there. Manager A.J. Hinch has said as much.
Of course, his splits don't indicate he was much different there than second.
Look:
Batting first: .261/.362/.454
Batting second: .260/.354/.462
Springer also struck out 178 times while stealing nine bases. He did walk more than Jose Altuve, but Altuve hits for such a high average (.338) that his .396 OBP was fourth in the AL. Altuve stole 30 bases. Yes, Altuve added power, but Springer still hit more home runs (29 to 24). Altuve also only struck out 70 times in 717 plate appearances, an amazing rate.
Here's a vote to return Jose Altuve to the leadoff spot. USATSI
It's not as if the Astros are desperate for middle-of-the order hitter when they have Springer, Carlos Correa, Carlos Beltran, Evan Gattis, Brian McCann and Josh Reddick. Plus, Alex Bregman would make for a fine two-hole behind Altuve.
I don't see many better leadoff options in baseball than Jose Altuve, and he's not even hitting there on his own team.
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