The leadoff hitter sets the tone for the rest of the lineup. A strikeout means that the odds of anything notable happening that inning are significantly lower than if he gets on base.
Kevin is in the Sunshine State this week visiting Mickey and friends, so Eleven Warriors has picked up some writers off the street found some very capable substitutes to fill his role.
Why am I the leadoff hitter? Because it worked out for the schedule. Hopefully I don't strike out.
On the bright side, I expect every Skully this week to be published on time.