[mdtwnkfey]

I kind of like to mix sabermetric construction with the old school ideas.

1) Second highest OBP on the team. Good speed on the basepaths is a plus. Doesn't have to be the team's BEST basestealer, I prefer the player who's got a great knack for getting on. If they can steal or go first to third too, that's all gravy.
2) Best all around hitter. Highest OBP, needs good power (elite XB power if they aren't a 20+ HR guy). Studies have shown that this spot comes up more in game situations with runners on base than the 3 hole guy, traditionally viewed as the team's best overall hitter. I don't like the 2 hole player bunting—I dislike bunting from non-pitchers in general.
3) Second best overall hitter on the team. Someone with a similar profile to my 2 hitter, though perhaps with more power. Important to protect the 2 spot. If the leadoff man steals and opens up first to walk the 2 hole hitter, this guy should be able to do some damage.
4) Best power hitter. I want this dude to lead the squad in HR and RBI. Should have plenty of men on base in most cases. Naturally is going to have a high OBP because teams should fear him and pitch around him
5) Second best power hitter. Need to protect the cleanup man. Should get plenty of nice pitches to hit. 4 and 5 should be pretty interchangeable. If your cleanup hitter goes down, this guy can slide right up. Or if your cleanup hitter is struggling, swap these two so your now-former cleanup man might see some good pitches.
6) Lots of raw power, the rest is negligible. Like others have said on this thread.
7) Highest OBP or AVG guy remaining. As mentioned OOTP likes to lead the 7 hole guy off when the normal leadoff man is resting, but this spot is nice to have a patient, discerning hitter in regardless, ahead of the 8 and 9 spots.
8) Team's weakest batter. In the NL, It's nice for him to have speed so the pitcher can sacrifice him over. If he's not quick, hopefully he can work a walk if there are runners on base and the opposing team is pitching around him to get to the pitcher.
9) Pitcher in the NL or the best hitter remaining on an AL team. In the AL, I'd rather have the one more likely to get on base (better eye, more patient) up at the plate before the lineup turns over.