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Rob Parker highlighted that while it’s trendy to have your top offensive talent bat leadoff, especially in times where players are being evaluated by advanced statistics, there might be drawbacks — particularly in the context of Otani leading off. The Dodgers implemented this strategy when they moved Otani to leadoff position following Mookie Betts's injury last season. Despite this tactical shift contributing to their World Series victory, the question remains: is this the best approach for maximizing runs scored?