Brandon Belt Sitting Friday, Buster Posey Batting Second
6 years agoSan Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is sitting against lefty Joey Lucchesi, while catcher Buster Posey takes his place and will bat in the two spot. Third baseman Evan Longoria also steps into the cleanup spot, while utility-man Yangervis Solarte will play second base and bat third. The Giants are shaking up their Opening Day lineup for their right-handed heavy look. Posey has lost his power as he ages but he's still an OBP machine. Solarte is making his first start as a Giant and presents an average power option at second, albeit in a pitcher's park, while Longoria has a career .230 ISO against LHP, giving him some solid value on a smaller slate of games.
Source: Swish Analytics
Source: Swish Analytics