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Posted on 4/23/25 at 2:38 pm to Jack Crevalle
Normally I would say when something is working this well, leave it be. But the middle of the order has been slumping. Would be nice to get some action going in that spot.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 2:51 pm to FredbullTN
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yesterday really kinda feels like he has tried everything to keep Pearson and Frye in the lineup
with Larson maybe being down for awhile with an injury he suffered last night, one of those 2 is going to be in the lineup every game. It's basically unavoidable at this point. Larson struggling so much for most of the season also made that a reality. Him getting hurt just solidifies it at least for the near future. You essentially have Brown/Frey/Pearson battling for two spots in the lineup (DH/LF)
This post was edited on 4/23/25 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 4/23/25 at 2:58 pm to JPLSU1981
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True. Personally I wouldn’t mess with it though. It’s a damn good feeling when you’ve got a 9-hole producing like he is.
shite, as much as JJ likes to tinker he should try our man Stanfield at #6 to at least get him another at bat in games instead of being stuck at the end of the lineup. It's not like guys are currently driving in a lot of runs in 1 - 6 spots. Too many changes in recent weeks really haven't paid off and that line up last night was total shite in the field and at the plate.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 2:58 pm to JPLSU1981
I understand what you mean and that’s the human element of this.
Maybe Stanfield doesn’t want to be first guy up.
mMaybe he hits better after seeing the pitcher a few times from the dugout.
Maybe Stanfield doesn’t want to be first guy up.
mMaybe he hits better after seeing the pitcher a few times from the dugout.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:01 pm to Mattgobear
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Stanfield at 9 is important because he flips the lineup to Curiel and you potentially give guys like Milam Jones Brown and Dickinson chances with runners on base.
Kinda what I was wondering - is the lineup just a ranking of batters in order or is it based on who does what better and hope to max the value? I think the latter but don’t know.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:06 pm to Havoc
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Kinda what I was wondering - is the lineup just a ranking of batters in order or is it based on who does what better and hope to max the value? I think the latter but don’t know.
Just seems like having the guy leading the SEC in doubles batting after some guys that are having trouble getting on base is less than ideal. I dunno if leadoff is the answer but with Curiels ability to get on (and speed), having Stanfield in the 2 hole seems like a decent way to manufacture some much needed runs. And if they both get on base then it’s putting pressure on the other team bc one swing with Dickinson or Jones can do damage.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:11 pm to SammyTiger
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I understand what you mean and that’s the human element of this.
Maybe Stanfield doesn’t want to be first guy up.
mMaybe he hits better after seeing the pitcher a few times from the dugout.
Maybe. Maybe not. He hit .375 in the games that he was leadoff earlier this year.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:15 pm to Jack Crevalle
I don’t mind Stanfield batting 9 because he does help turn the lineup over. Frey needs to stop being in the lineup against RH pitching. Jones needs to move down in the order. He is pressing way too much and Jay needs to take some of the pressure off until he gets out of his slump. I would bat Jones 6 or 7 and see if he can get right.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:18 pm to lsufball19
Agreed. Might sound crazy but I think you move the DH (Pearson and Frey) to the 9 hole. They are both getting on base 33% of the time in SEC play. If no one gets on ahead of them at least they have the opportunity to run into one which our current 9 hole guy doesn’t. I think the L/R matchup really makes a lot of sense and will help out Pearson and Frey.
1) Curiel
2) Stanfield
3) Dickinson
4) Jones
5) Brown
6) Milam
7) Braswell
8) Hernandez
9) Frey/Pearson
Something along those lines. Could even go unconventional and do Curiel 1 Dickinson at 2 and Stanfield at 3. Curiel and Dickinson both getting on base in SEC play over 40% of the time.
ETA: The only reason I keep saying Frey/Pearson is bc I believe our outfield is better with Brown and his bat needs to be in the lineup everyday but that’s just my opinion.
1) Curiel
2) Stanfield
3) Dickinson
4) Jones
5) Brown
6) Milam
7) Braswell
8) Hernandez
9) Frey/Pearson
Something along those lines. Could even go unconventional and do Curiel 1 Dickinson at 2 and Stanfield at 3. Curiel and Dickinson both getting on base in SEC play over 40% of the time.
ETA: The only reason I keep saying Frey/Pearson is bc I believe our outfield is better with Brown and his bat needs to be in the lineup everyday but that’s just my opinion.
This post was edited on 4/23/25 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:28 pm to bradygolf98
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Think you missed the sarcasm in his post...
not a chance.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 3:28 pm to LSBoosie
you’re right, i forgot he raked against PFW and Southern.
6/12 in those game
and then he went 0/4 against Omaha and didn’t lead off again.
Probably as much to do with curiel hitting like 480 in the OOC schedule as anything stanfield was doing.
I do think he needs another shot leading off or batting 2nd. I dont think jay will stack that many RHH together though
Stanfield R
Curiel L
Dickinson R
Jones R
Brown L
Hernandez - R
Milam -s
DH Frey/Pearson
Braswell R
6/12 in those game
and then he went 0/4 against Omaha and didn’t lead off again.
Probably as much to do with curiel hitting like 480 in the OOC schedule as anything stanfield was doing.
I do think he needs another shot leading off or batting 2nd. I dont think jay will stack that many RHH together though
Stanfield R
Curiel L
Dickinson R
Jones R
Brown L
Hernandez - R
Milam -s
DH Frey/Pearson
Braswell R
This post was edited on 4/23/25 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 4/23/25 at 5:03 pm to FredbullTN
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1) Curiel
2) Stanfield
3) Dickinson
4) Jones
5) Brown
6) Milam
7) Braswell
8) Hernandez
9) Frey/Pearson
This isn't bad. Maybe manipulate 6 to 9 spots (not sure about Frey/Pearson batting 9th), but I like 1 to 5. If Bear keeps slumping, may even flip flop him and Brown at 4 and 5.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 5:15 pm to Jack Crevalle
Part of the reason he is getting good such results is where he is in the lineup.
It’s natural that pitchers get a false sense of security pitching to a guy batting 9th. And, with Curiel batting next, they are currently pitching to him differently. Pressure in the 9 hole is a massive advantage for the team. I just wish we could eliminate the weakness in the 8th hole.
Truth be told that is why you saw Jones at 3rd and Brown at 1rst. He’s trying to shore up that spot.
It’s natural that pitchers get a false sense of security pitching to a guy batting 9th. And, with Curiel batting next, they are currently pitching to him differently. Pressure in the 9 hole is a massive advantage for the team. I just wish we could eliminate the weakness in the 8th hole.
Truth be told that is why you saw Jones at 3rd and Brown at 1rst. He’s trying to shore up that spot.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 5:57 pm to DRock88
He is doing so well in the 9 spot you hate to mess with what’s working. I’m ok either way but many are complaining CJJ is making too many changes.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 6:10 pm to FredbullTN
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but putting him at 1 would also have him at the top of the lineup when it rolls around.
And our leading hitter in SEC play would get more at bats each game.
This. You want your better hitters to get as many ABs as possible. The leadoff hitter is 90+% going to get one more AB a game than the 9 hole hitter.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 6:13 pm to Jack Crevalle
Him hitting in the 9 hole is not because he is bad... it's sort of an additional leadoff hitter. He has done a great job getting on base. when the lineup turns over during an inning it allows greater chance of the 1 and 2 hole guys hitting with men on base.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 6:22 pm to Bacon84
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Him hitting in the 9 hole is not because he is bad... it's sort of an additional leadoff hitter.
The "additional leadoff hitter" batting in the 9 hole makes no sense.
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He has done a great job getting on base. when the lineup turns over during an inning it allows greater chance of the 1 and 2 hole guys hitting with men on base.
Then he should be getting another AB a game. This is almost 100% guaranteed. The leadoff guy may only leadoff an inning once a game, but he is almost always going to get more ABs than the 9 hole guy.
This post was edited on 4/23/25 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 4/23/25 at 6:24 pm to Mobiletiggah
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Part of the reason he is getting good such results is where he is in the lineup.
This. He will get pitched differently at the top of the order.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 6:25 pm to Jack Crevalle
Is something wrong with being the 9th
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