The No. 2 spot in the batting order has evolved from a role focused on contact and advancing runners to ideally being the place for a team's best overall hitter.
Recent data suggests the best hitters should occupy the No. 2 spot in the lineup to maximize their chances at bat and minimize situations with two outs.
The changes in the batting order reflect a broader trend where power hitters like Trout, Seager, and Ohtani increasingly fill the No. 2 position instead of the third.
The shift in strategy around lineup construction highlights how analytics are reshaping traditional baseball roles and is indicative of ongoing changes within the sport.
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