Dusty Baker is leaning toward using Drew Stubbs in the leadoff spot when the season starts in three weeks.
"If it doesn't work, I'll try someone else," Baker said. "Our best leadoff hitter so far, isn't ready for the big leagues yet."
Dave Sappelt has shown a lot of the qualities that a good leadoff hitter needs to be successful. He has a good swing as indicated by his .500 batting average this spring. But Sappelt needs to work on other facets of his game, namely baserunning.
Baker has used Stubbs, Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce, Edgar Renteria, Fred Lewis and Sappelt at leadoff so far.
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- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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