That's the news from what i've heard and also that he will move to center field. It can't be true though, 46 homers to a leadoff hitter would almost be a waste, he should at least be a #2 hitter, right?
2006-11-20 12:29:49 · 21 answers · asked by BOGANS Fires and Misses 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Soriano, over the last several years, typically has between 600 and 650 at bats per season... however, he draws fewer than 40 walks per year, and his career on base percentage is only .325 (with a batting avg of .280).
I don't think he gets on base enough to be a good leadoff hitter, even though his OBP was a career high .351 last season, thanks to the career high 67 walks he drew (first time he's over walked more than 38 times in a season). But the league OBP was .339, so Soriano was only slightly better than the league in OBP, and it was his career best.
Soriano, over his career, has been a below average hitter when it comes to getting on base, which is the key thing to look for in a good leadoff hitter.
Soriano should not be a leadoff hitter.
2006-11-20 12:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would not be my first determination, yet he'd probably be extra useful than Soriano in the leadoff spot. Soriano would not stroll sufficient and consequently has a quite low OBP for what a leadoff guy ought to have. (Juan Pierre, anyone?) D. Lee's OBP is many times around .4 hundred. And in case you progression Soriano to the 5 hollow, you surely have extra ability in the midsection of the order than you do now. I purely don't recognize if D. Lee has leadoff guy velocity anymore. this would not look like a foul lineup: D. Lee Theriot Fukudome Aramis Soriano Soto DeRosa Pie pitcher
2016-10-17 07:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way he should be a #1 or #2 hitter. He is not patient enough of a hitter ie. doesn't walk much for a leadoff batter. He strikes out a lot which would disqualify him for #2. You want a guy that put the ball in play and can handle the bat well ie. bunt, move the runner over. He will bat either 3rd or 5th.
2006-11-20 12:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by Al J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 hitter will be the best move for the cubs. It depends on how Aramis does. If he does great Soriano will be a 2 or 4 hitter. If he does bad Soriano will be the 3 hitter
2006-11-24 05:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by kevlar t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True that Soriano has great POP!! 46 Homers but his speed is why he is a lead off hitter. If he gets on base he has Aramis Ramirez and Derekk Lee behind him. He will get alot of runs. And also....he was leadoff in Texas and Washington...Y not Chicago?? LOL
2006-11-20 13:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Brendan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not neccessarily. Keep in mind that the Cubs have Aramis Ramirez and Derek Lee who also hit homeruns. The difference is that Soriano is speedy, so if he gets on base, he can steal and be driven in by the later hitters. He could go basically anywhere in the top part of the lineup.
2006-11-20 13:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes so versatile, u can put him anywhere and he'll do damage. i personally think they should put him in the 2 4 or 5 spot, but the cubs really dont have a speedy lead off hitter that can hit for an above .280 average right now with the loss of pierre. wherever he is, he will be a beast
im a huge cubs fan and im a pretty excited for the 2007 season
2006-11-20 13:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes no sense to bat a guy with 45+ Homers as a leadoff hitter.
They should bat him at the cleanup spot between Aramis and Lee
2006-11-20 14:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by brooklynberger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soriano has to much power and is getting way to much money to be a leadoff hitter
2006-11-20 14:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by gil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont pay 136 million for a leadoff hitter even if they are alfonso soriano...hel'l most likely bat in the number 3 spot with aramis ramirez behind him giving him a lot of protection in the lineup and a lottt of opportunities to drive in runs.
2006-11-20 13:30:11 · answer #10 · answered by Collin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋