4 years agoColorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is batting in the eight hole on Opening Day vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hampson is starting in center field, which is where he saw significant time over the spring. He saw a fair amount of work out of the leadoff spot during Cactus League play but hitting towards the bottom of the lineup could be a regular occurrence for the speedster until he proves he can get on base at a steady clip. Hampson is a trendy post-hype sleeper with a very high ceiling but he could find himself on the wrong side of a platoon if he doesn't perform well in the early going.--Jon Mathisen - RotoBaller
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