I don’t like when the Cubs bat Anthony Rizzo lead off. I know everyone loves the novelty of it and there is no denying he has been sensational, but I’d rather him come up with men on base. Is he really getting that many more ABs batting first as opposed to batting third? I like the dynamic of Almora Jr. and Baez at the top of the order and I hope Joe Maddon will continue to go to that well.
Rizzo expressed excitement over batting first, especially after being reminded that he declared himself the greatest leadoff hitter of all time last year.