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Following Lindor, there is variability in where to slot Soto and Alonzo. Soto's potential batting third is hotly debated, as historically, Alonzo has excelled batting clean-up. Statistical analysis shows that Alonzo performs best in that fourth position, boasting an .851 OPS when batting fourth compared to .807 when hitting third.
This raises the question of whether it’s wise to relegate Soto to the two-hole, potentially pulling him away from optimal scoring opportunities. It’s crucial to assess how this batting order would affect the overall effectiveness of the team.