Posted by: George () on Tue May 22 15:59:47 2007

> Can anyone help with batting order? I have the following players on a 10 and under league. (No stats, just general info.)
> Should I use a different order if batting at top or bottom of inning? We seem to be getting 3 outs in a row by sticking the not so good ones at the end. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
>
> The Players:
> Alexis - bats ok, but usually thrown out at first, doesn't run quickly
> Jayde - Strikeout
> Alexandra - Strikeout
> Mackenna - bats ok, usually gets on base, decent runner
> Brianna - one of two power hitters, fast runner
> Nicole - base hitter, fastest runner
> Kelcie - poor batter but doesn't strike out every time, usually hits close to home plate, decent runner
> Alyssa - strikeout in last 3 games, very poor runner
> Mariyah - hits ok and runs ok
> Kayla - other power hitter but not as fast as Brianna
> Sydney - hits ok and runs ok



1 Nicole
2 Alexis
3 Brianna
4 Kayla
5 Mackena
6 Sydney
7 Mariah
8 Alyssa
9 Jayde
10 Kelcie
11 Alexandra

When developing a batting order, keep the following in mind in general:

1 High avg on base percentage and perhaps speed threat
2 lefty, and or contact hitter who can hit to the right side
3 best hitter on team, clutch, contact hitter
4 best power hitter
5 power hitter but not as high an average as 3 hitter
6 lower avg hitter some power
7 lower avg hitter
8 lower avg hitter
9 some speed bunter
10 speed threat bunter