[Mick]

Fitzgerald, 2B (and it's hilarious that last year's Giants OPS leader is batting 9th).

Not hilarious at all.  In fact, it makes perfect sense. He’s a guy that strikes out a ton, there’s a question of whether he can repeat. And it’s very nice to have someone in the number nine slot with speed for when the lineup turns over.  If Fitz starts off real strong, I suspect he may move up in the order. Essentially against lefties.  

But ninth is where I’d have him to start the season.

Makes sense. Had a great June and his batting average and OPS declined every month thereafter...although his last month it was still pretty good at .250/.302/.375/.679. Also, his split hitting 9th is .405/.450/.649/1.099, which reflects the fact that as he sees a pitcher more, he really improves. And he's struck out 6 times in 11 ABs this spring, though he's been hurt.

[Mick]

Fitzgerald, 2B (and it's hilarious that last year's Giants OPS leader is batting 9th).

Not hilarious at all.  In fact, it makes perfect sense. He’s a guy that strikes out a ton, there’s a question of whether he can repeat. And it’s very nice to have someone in the number nine slot with speed for when the lineup turns over.  If Fitz starts off real strong, I suspect he may move up in the order. Essentially against lefties.  

But ninth is where I’d have him to start the season.

Makes sense. Had a great June and his batting average and OPS declined every month thereafter...although his last month it was still pretty good at .250/.302/.375/.679. Also, his split hitting 9th is .405/.450/.649/1.099, which reflects the fact that as he sees a pitcher more, he really improves. And he's struck out 6 times in 11 ABs this spring, though he's been hurt.