Mickey Moniak, in contrast to the other outfielders on this team, has contributed numerous CLUTCH hits in late innings. His WAR, the highest of any Angel, is already 1.9. He is batting .337, with a slugging percentage of .707, and an OBS of 1078, the highest for Los Angeles, except for Escobar, who has played only two games. Will this continue? Of course, not; however, the 25-year-old deserves a regular starting spot, even against lefties. At a given point, much further down the road, you can make an assessment of the kid's propensity to be a star in this league. In the meantime, the Angels seem to have a better chance of winning if he is a regular in the lineup, and not part of a platoon that messes with his timing and consistency.
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