The article draws a parallel between youth baseball and Major League Baseball, focusing on the strategic placement of standout players in batting orders. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the importance of Shohei Ohtani batting leadoff to maximize his opportunities at the plate. While discussing lineup configurations, Roberts highlights the strategic advantage of staggering left and right-handed batters to prevent the opposing team from easily adjusting their bullpen. Consequently, Ohtani's position solidifies his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities ahead of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
Growing up, the best player would often bat leadoff to maximize trips to the plate; similarly, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts positions Shohei Ohtani as leadoff to capitalize on his talent.
Roberts suggested that moving Ohtani from the leadoff spot could backfire, due to the strategic challenge of facing consecutive left-handed hitters.
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