The Blue Jays have had a wide variety of reasons for their disappointing season, but one of the glaring issues has been the lead off spot in the lineup. The team in general has failed to reach base at an acceptable clip, but it’s been particularly obvious near the top of the lineup. Kevin Pillar and Devon Travis had some success early in the season, but since then it’s been a source of frustration for John Gibbons and the fan base.
As we all know, Jose Bautista has been relegated to the leadoff position, not because he’s particularly well suited to the role, but because there is a serious lack of better options.