I know that batting order is just a (potentially small) piece of the puzzle, but here’s something curious about yesterday’s lineup:
1. Kirilloff (.622 OPS hitting first)
2. Julien
3. Larnach (.641 OPS hitting third)
4. Kepler (.709 OPS hitting fourth)
I also realize that OPS is just one stat and that they’re giving AK a chance to lead off. However, if you just re-arrange our lefties here:
1. Kepler (.809 OPS hitting first)
2. Julien
3. Kirilloff (.770 OPS hitting third)
4. Larnach (.782 OPS hitting fourth)