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Why Ernie Clement isn't hitting leadoff or 2nd in Blue Jays' lineup anymore
TL;DR
Ernie Clement has been moved from the leadoff and second spots in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting lineup to the sixth position. This change reflects a strategic adjustment by the team.
Key points
- Ernie Clement moved to sixth position in batting order
- Previously hit leadoff and second for Blue Jays
- Change reflects a strategic adjustment by the team
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Ernie Clement did everything the Toronto Blue Jays could've wanted from him in the first and second spots in the batting lineup.
But it doesn't look like Clement will be hitting leadoff anymore, at least for a while. He's back in the 6-spot in the order for Thursday's game.
It's logical, of course, but it still feels like a notable change.
Why isn't Ernie Clement at the top of the order?
Clement has been relegated down the lineup card because of the return of George Springer.
Springer had missed a few weeks, and in that time, Clement had moved into the top-two spots, spending time in both.
Now that Springer is back, he'll DH and bat leadoff whenever he plays.
Clement returns to the back half of the lineup, where he proved last season he can still make quite the impact.
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Q&A
Why was Ernie Clement moved down in the Blue Jays' batting order?
Ernie Clement was moved down to the sixth spot in the batting order as part of a strategic adjustment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
What positions did Ernie Clement previously hit in the Blue Jays' lineup?
Ernie Clement previously hit leadoff and second in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting lineup.
How has Ernie Clement performed in the leadoff and second spots for the Blue Jays?
Ernie Clement performed well in the leadoff and second spots, fulfilling the team's expectations before the lineup change.
