Since Dexter Fowler left the Chicago Cubs, the leadoff spot has lacked a consistent presence. Joe Maddon has tried installing a few different players, each with less than remarkable results. Last season, he mixed it up for most of the year, using half the roster out of the leadoff role. The best success came from Anthony Rizzo, who by definition isn’t a leadoff hitter, but don’t tell Rizzo that. Will this year be more of the same? It’s more questions to answer before we get to the season opener.
Kris Bryant has been the Golden Spikes winner (college), Rookie of the Year and the MVP.