Before the postponement of the 2020 season, St. Louis Cardinals fans and bloggers were debating on social media who would be in the leadoff position at the start of the season. Matt Carpenter has the most experience. Kolton Wong’s speed would be great at leadoff. Tommy Edman could be an option. How about giving Dexter Fowler another chance, or maybe even give Harrison Bader a shot?
However, during the eras of Lou Brock and Vince Coleman, there was never a debate. Both had the ability to get on base and then, with their speed, advance by stolen base or just taking an extra-base after a hit.