The signing of Shohei Ohtani last offseason forced the Dodgers management, headed by Dave Roberts, to reconfigure their batting order featuring three MVPs. Initially, Mookie Betts led off, followed by Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. However, after Betts sustained a hand injury, Ohtani's impressive performance in the leadoff position solidified his role, even post-recovery. Current insights reveal the lineup's potential for the upcoming season, with Ohtani set to remain in the leadoff spot, Betts hitting second, and Freeman third, underscoring strategic adjustments for optimal productivity.
Ohtani hit .307/.392/.680 with 20 doubles, five triples, 35 home runs, 84 RBI and 44 stolen bases in 90 games as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter.
I just think it protects Mookie a little bit. I just think it makes the most sense, is hardest to navigate (for an opponent) and give Shohei five at-bats a night.
Shohei will hit leadoff, Mookie will be in the two, Freddie in the three, Teo in the four, and then we'll kind of figure it out from there.
Betts' production dropped in his 43 games as the Dodgers' No. 2 hitter, but that conceivably could have been tied to returning from a fractured left hand.
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