The Chicago Cubs enter the 2019 spring with more questions since winning the World Series in 2016, but one that’s remained consistent since Dexter Fowler‘s departure that following winter.
Do the Cubs need a consistent leadoff hitter? You can look at this in one or two ways. One of the Cubs keys to success offensively in 2016 was Fowler’s ability to get the offense rolling on a consistent basis. After all, he did post career highs in OBP (.393) and fWAR (4.6) that year.
The other way is looking at how the Cubs construct their lineup daily.