[quote]Originally posted by sporr:
<strong>Some real-life studies have suggested that there is absolutely no difference who bats where in the grand scheme of things (other than always batting your pitcher 9th) in terms of winning games. It seems to contradict logic, but they did have some statistics to back it up. Of course, I can't remember where I saw the study now...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Of course it would make a difference UNLESS you had a team of players with roughly the same abilities. Imagine Barry Bonds batting 8th instead of 4th. He'd see far fewer PA over the course of the season, he'd be IBB'ed more often, and he'd wouldn't have Aurillia or Kent on base in front of him(unless they too were moved).
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