The Cincinnati Reds chose Jesse Winker to hit in the leadoff spot to start the season. The rookie outfielder got off to a sluggish start this season, but a change in the batting order has led to Winker’s numbers being on the rise in recent weeks.
Winker primarily batted in the leadoff spot earlier this season, and the results were not very positive. In the first 50 games Winker played in, 39 of which he started, he slashed .239/.350/.316. During that same span, Winker had only 1 home run and 12 RBIs.
Manager Jim Riggleman turned to Scott Schebler to be his new leadoff hitter on June 7th against the Colorado Rockies.