Cincinnati.com · Apr 7, 2018
Cincinnati Reds notes: Rookie Jesse Winker settles into the leadoff spot
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – While there haven't been many runs or wins to show for it in six games, the experiment of hitting Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Jesse Winker in the leadoff spot is looking more and more like the right move.
In 14 at-bats this season from the leadoff spot, the 24-year-old left-hander is 5-for-14 with four walks and five strikeouts.
Friday night at PNC Park, Winker posted his first career three-hit game, becoming one of only five rookies in Major League Baseball to collect three or more hits in a game this season.
Winker's .476 on-base percentage leads all National League rookies.