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Unless you want to play a speed game dont overvalue speed at lead off. Its more important imo that the leadoff guy gets OBP as much as possible. If hes got a little pop doubles and leadoff HR will more than offset the in ability to occasionally steal second. The Cubs have occasionally used Rizzo in lead off and plan to have Schwaber lead off often this year. Often speed is more value at the back fo the line up where weaker hitters can leg out extra bases if theyre once the line up rolls back around to the top.
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