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Originally Posted by jpeters1734
No I'm not. I'm asking, why shouldn't a catcher bat lead off if he has the ability?
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1. A Catcher rarely has the "ability" you need/want from a leadoff hitter. Good eye, speed, OBP, etc.
2. Even if he did. the extra ABs and subsequent wear n' tear on them probably isn't worth it. Backstops have enough to think and worry about during the game, just let him go up there and swing away at the bottom half of the order.