re: Rooker batting 2nd. Why?

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I only played T-ball through high-school.

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You were still playing T-ball in high school? You must be "special".

Best overall hitter generally bats third. Best power hitter who can hit some for average bats cleanup. Power hitter who may not hit for average bats fifth.

In the majors and in college, there are now hints of managers and coaches moving the best overall hitter to second, to maximize plate appearances.

You don't know much about baseball, do you?

You're right bhtigerfan !! Normally, you want the 1st 3 batters to be your best obp hitters. That way your 4th person up should have someone on base, that's why it's called the 'clean-up' spot . Who's our best hitter ? Deichmann !!! Where's he in our line up ? 4th !!!