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As the conversation continued, unconventional names like Jason Dominguez and even Cody Bellinger emerged as discussion points. Dominguez has a strong minor league on-base percentage, showcasing potential but lacking major league experience, which raises its own concerns about the pressure he might face. Meanwhile, Bellinger’s past prowess as a walk and power guy makes him a tempting option, though his recent decline in performance casts doubt on whether he can be relied upon.
Ultimately, the choices for lead-off hitter range from the established talents like Judge to the potential-laden but inexperienced Dominguez, leading to a very open competition as the team heads into spring training.