PLAYING TIME: White Sox lineup; Yankees catchers
Apr 5 2012
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Morel to bat second, Pierzynski fifth
New manager Robin Ventura announced that his 2012 lineup would include Brent Morel (3B, CHW) batting second and A.J. Pierzynski (C, CHW) in the five-hole.
Outside of a crazy September that was propelled by a 30% hr/f, Morel didn't really show much in his first full campaign to justify the additional AB that will come with batting second. He finished with a 5% bb% and puny .283 OBA to go along with his .245 BA and .366 Slg. While he showed improved contact skills (86%), the extra plate appearances may not result in much added production.
Pierzynski at least has displayed a consistent .400+ Slg over his career that one would associate with a middle-of-the-order lineup slot,...
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