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Originally Posted by NCBeachBum
First I take the 5 best hitters, and put the two with the least power batting first and third. Then of the other 3, best overall hitter 2nd, most power 4th, final guy 5th. 6th best hitter 6th, 7th best hitter 7th, pitcher 8th, 8th best hitter 9th. Or if you have a DH, 8th best hitter 8th and worst hitter 9th.
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I do this exactly, except that I put the 9th best hitter 8th so that the #2 hitter is more likely to have a runner in scoring position. I also try not to have two hitters with poor platoon splits (usually left vs left) batting next to each other.