Optimizing the Lineup

[jay87shot]

Obviously our 1-3 right now is elite, but after that it gets streaky. Adames really isn't fit for #4, at 5/6 he is fine. Hoskins is likely the same style bat. Joey Ortiz probably has been the best of the rest but doesn't profile as a 4. Tyler Black could eventually play into the equation. I don't want to mess with the top 3 but maybe a few shifts could lengthen the lineup and put out best hitters (Contreras) in more run producing spots. My proposal

1)Brice 2)Ortiz 3)Yeli 4)Contreras 5)1st (Rhy, Bauers, Black) 6)Adames 7)DH (Rhys/Gary/4th OF) 8)Sal 9)Chourio/Mitchell

 

 

[Outlander]

Keep Contreras at or near the top of the lineup, as many as bats as possible..

[Samurai Bucky]

One of the reasons why I like Contreras at the #2 (apart from the reason that @Outlander stated) was because he hits left-center to right center.  He also does a great job of hitting behind the runner with power and consistency.  Although Yelich is hitting well, he might be at #3 to protect Contreras.

I'm excited that Turang has turned into a leadoff hitter that gets on base, once on base -- creates pressure on the defense, and also doesn't strike out.  He is different than Schwarber in Philly... 😉

[wiguy94]

There's nothing wrong with the Brewers lineup. I don't really see any issues.

1. Turang

2. Contreras

3. Yelich

4. Adames/Hoskins

5. Bauers

6. Adames/Hoskins

7. Ortiz

8. Frelick

9. Chourio

Not really sure what the complaint about the lineup is. We are Top 5 in pretty much every single offensive category.

[rickh150]

Cannot believe what Turang is doing……and still will not believe for a while. I have more faith in Black and Ortiz being bats. If Turang can hit .250 with a .725 OPS, I will be pleased. But leadoff? Just not seeing it long term.