The New York Yankees have several options to choose from in regard to a leadoff hitter in 2019, but the safe route would be either Aaron Hicks or Brett Gardner.
Hicks is an average batter, slashing .248/.366/.467 last season, but he performed well in certain categories, racking up 90 walks and 27 homers – it was the second-best season he’s ever had getting on base. Utilizing him as the leadoff would certainly be a good idea, but what if the Yankees chose to move him down to the No. 2 spot?