Should Kendrick hit 5th?

[axalar]

Does anyone agree that its time to bump Hamilton down again? I know Kendrick is better down in the lineup, but I don't think he'd do particularly poorly in the 5 hole. I think it gives Trumbo a bit more protection if Kendrick continues on the .300 level for AVG.

 

Having Hamilton at 5 right now is like a black hole in our lineup where rallies seem to go to die.

[Angel Oracle]

Hamilton is doing much better in his past 10 games over 34 at bats: .265/.470/.630/1.100 

[Broad Street]

Ah, .265. It's sad when batting .265 is doing "much better"

[m0nkey]

With a .470 on base

[Jimmag]

Like Hamilton in the 5 spot.

[rageous]

Ah, .265. It's sad when batting .265 is doing "much better"

Only if you are dumb enough to only look at average to judge hitters.

[Angel Oracle]

Okay, correction on OBP

Instead of .470, it's actually .390 (16 for 41).

Still, .265/.390/.630/1.020 is pretty good for his past 34 at bats (41 plate appearances).

[gurn67]

When your manager thinks that the logical place to put your best hitter is in the 2 hole, I don't think it really matters where anyone else hits.

[George17]

When your manager thinks that the logical place to put your best hitter is in the 2 hole, I don't think it really matters where anyone else hits.

The best place to hit your best hitter is the 2 hole

[YouthofToday]

The best place to hit your best hitter is the 2 hole

This. That said, lineup construction is rather overrated in importance. You generally want your best hitters who get on-base the most getting as many PAs as possible. You ideally want a leadoff hitter who sees as many pitches as possible, allowing your studs to see the Starter's stuff before walking to the plate.

[Brent Maguire]

This. That said, lineup construction is rather overrated in importance. You generally want your best hitters who get on-base the most getting as many PAs as possible. You ideally want a leadoff hitter who sees as many pitches as possible, allowing your studs to see the Starter's stuff before walking to the plate.

And Aybar is probably the worst on the team when it comes to this outside of Josh.

[stormngt]

Okay, correction on OBP

Instead of .470, it's actually .390 (16 for 41).

Still, .265/.390/.630/1.020 is pretty good for his past 34 at bats (41 plate appearances).

We need to move Hamilton to CF where he is clearly the a better hitter!

[The God of Runs]

Does anyone agree that its time to bump Hamilton down again? I know Kendrick is better down in the lineup, but I don't think he'd do particularly poorly in the 5 hole. I think it gives Trumbo a bit more protection if Kendrick continues on the .300 level for AVG.

 

Having Hamilton at 5 right now is like a black hole in our lineup where rallies seem to go to die.

Gotta maximize Howie's double play potential

[moccasin]

Against lefties, yes.

[seenoevil]

Howard has been amazing today. wow

[Angel Oracle]

His slugging this season does maybe necessitate a move to #5 spot vs. lefties.