Related to lineup topic so just putting in this thread.
I noticed yesterday Donavan of the Cards who took 3rd in NL for rookie of the year batting leadoff. So the question considering the rookies starts thus far I had was how many games did it take Donavan to break in to that role atop the lineup.
Based off of batting lineups last year, 8 games started. Then he cracked #2 followed 1st and 2 more 2nds. A month later he was secured with a top 2 in lineup almost regularly.
Brice Turang is on the Donavan bb/k trail with BA/OB trail now through 5 starts. What game will it be before we see him in top 3 of lineup and Yelich in bottom half of lineup?
Not only does Yelich lead the team in Ks, but Gidp with 2(1 more than XBHs). While leading the team in BBs! It doesn't need to be a permanent season thing, but when does Yelich get dropped to bottom of order or 7-9 really? At least for a few games testing a better leadoff batter by way of BA and Slg and ability to not strike out. Donavan was a 3rd week callup, didn't break camp opening day. (Service manipulation)
Think that's impressive to be able to then crack atop the order 8 starts later in front of Goldy and Arenado.
We're 26ABs in and only one ball hit by Yelich(his double) has gotten further than a base OF defense positioning. He shouldn't be the one getting 5 PAs in a game right now. He needs to be the one who will only get 4.