Power in the nine spot
According to John Dewan’s latest Stat of the Week, the third-most productive batting slot in the majors has been the Brewers’ ninth hitter. Manager Ned Yost has decided to bat the pitcher in the eight spot this year, and #9 batter Jason Kendall is off to a hot start.
Dave Studeman was called a "national treasure" by Rob Neyer. Seriously. Follow his sporadic tweets @dastudes.