When Matt Wallner was named the Twins' leadoff batter on opening day this season, it was hard not to draw a comparison to the Phillies occasionally utilizing designated hitter Kyle Schwarber in the leadoff spot.
Although Wallner has moved out of the leadoff spot for now, and Schwarber has mostly hit second or in the middle of the lineup this season, there are still many noticeable similarities between the two. First off, both are power-hitting left-handed hitters with high walk rates and high strikeout rates. And while Schwarber mainly serves as a designated hitter at this point in his career, his main position on the field has been corner outfield, which is where Wallner plays, for the majority of his career.