Opening Day 3.28.19 Pirates at Reds

[Kc61]

I don't usually critique batting orders. Not a big believer in it. So now I'll critique the batting order for Opening Day.

Reds' hot streak last year had Scheb leading off and Wink hitting 6. I would have gone back to that. Scheb exercised good bat discipline in the leadoff spot.

Also, with Peraza's walk issues, batting him ahead of Barnhart/Iglesias could be a problem. Nobody's going to give Jose much to hit. Wink would be tougher at six, come in over the plate or he'll take the walk.

I would have gone with Schebler, Peraza, Votto, Suarez, Puig, Winker, Barnhart, Iglesias, Pitcher.

[*BaseClogger*]

Since I usually only post about batting orders to complain I'll chime in:

It's perfect <3

[UKWhoDey]

My body is ready. Its finally here. Lots of Reds gear seen around Lexington today

[Ron Madden]

Isn't Taillon a right hander? I am guessing Kemp and Winker will more or less be platooning...

I read on game day preview that Winker has hit .444 vs Taillon.

Don’t know how Kemp has done vs Taillon.

[PuffyPig]

I see a lot of LOB in the future

BTW the Reds were 3rd in the majors in LOB

Good hitting teams have lots of LOB, as they get more base runners.


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[PuffyPig]

Yep, my visions of the below in February seem far, far away:

Peraza
Votto
Puig
Suarez
Realmuto
Winker
Gennett
Senzel


Honestly, I could see the OD lineup being a below average team on offense.

Your lineup has the team’s worse hitter getting the most AB’s


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[Ron Madden]

Good hitting teams have lots of LOB, as they get more base runners.


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I think the 1976 Reds hold the all time team record for LOB, but I’m not sure.

[NeilHamburger]

Your lineup has the team’s worse hitter getting the most AB’s


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I really like Winker hitting lower in the lineup with guys on in front of him. Peraza isn't ideal as a leadoff guy, but with improvements I could see him have a .350 OBP this year.

[Edskin]

Weather outlook for those of us out of town? Getting my son out of school early today so we can watch and don’t want to disappoint if a delay is possible.

[Alabama]

It’s time, winter is over, we have hope again. My Mr Sunshine but is gone.
With our new staff we will, at the least, have a chance everyday.
We have a very solid offense even without Scooter and Senze. A good mix of patient hitters with a guy or two who will step right in and take an uncontrolled hack looking to do damage.
With Scooter out and Iglesias in, we have a little more d and a little less thump. That’s ok.
Let’s get this **** started baby! Come on Luis

[JaxRed]

It’s time, winter is over, we have hope again. My Mr Sunshine but is gone.
With our new staff we will, at the least, have a chance everyday.
We have a very solid offense even without Scooter and Senze. A good mix of patient hitters with a guy or two who will step right in and take an uncontrolled hack looking to do damage.
With Scooter out and Iglesias in, we have a little more d and a little less thump. That’s ok.
Let’s get this **** started baby! Come on Luis

Alabama posts something positive? Way to go Baby !!

[membengal]

Weather outlook for those of us out of town? Getting my son out of school early today so we can watch and don’t want to disappoint if a delay is possible.

The weather is more than fine. No delays due to weather.

[wvreds]

I read on game day preview that Winker has hit .444 vs Taillon.

Don’t know how Kemp has done vs Taillon.

Small sample size, but Kemp is 0-3 vs Taillon.

Winker is 4-9 including a HR vs Taillon (.444) as you said.

[Edskin]

The weather is more than fine. No delays due to weather.

Awesome thanks

[JaxRed]

Tallion's a righty... got no problem with it.