THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30. 2011 PAGE 11 ESPN Stats and Info A: Larry Bird ESPN Stats and Info Turkey at the plate, stuffing on deck THE MORNING BREW Putting together a lineup capable of winning ballgames is like preparing a Thanksgiving feast large enough to satisfy an entire family. This is by no means an easy task, but when done the right way can please players, fans, and the stomachs around the dinner table. 1. The leadoff spot: The appetizer The appetizer is the plate that gets it all started, just like the first guy in the batting order. These guys are typically placed in this spot for their speed and ability to get on base. They aren't necessarily going to hit for power, but they are scrappy slap-hitters who will do just about anything to get on base, be aggressive on the base paths, and put themselves in scoring position for the next batter in the lineup to drive them in. You'll want a player with a high on-base percentage. 2. The two-hole: Mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Just when you thought that big, juicy bird was on its way out from the kitchen, out comes Aunt Betty with two bowls of mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. While this is not what everyone was waiting for, they can pack a punch to your taste buds, just like the guy in the two-hole has the ability to add extra pop to the batting order. The second player in the lineup is also a contact hitter who, when needed, has the ability to bunt and move the leadoff man into scoring position. A manager will want to select a player that can stay out of the dreaded 4-6-3 double play, a pitcher's best friend. 3, 4, and 5. The big bats: The turkey Finally, it's time for the main course, the part of the meal that everybody has been salivating over — the golden-brown turkey. A lot of time and effort has gone into preparing for this feast, and the turkey is the culmination of all that hard work. The 3,4, and 5 hitters are the meat of the lineup, the heart of the order. They are expected to provide the bulk of the power for the team as well as drive in a lot of RBIs. The three-spot in the batting order is usually the best hitter on the team, the guy you can expect to hit for a high average and get on base for the batter following up: cleanup hitter. The cleanup man packs the most power in his bat and is put in that slot to "clean" up the bases and drive in runs. If the four-slot doesn't come through, you can count on the fifth batter to come through for him. 6.7. and 8. Stuffing By now, your digestive system is hard at work. You begin to feel that if you eat anything else, you might just explode. Food consumption begins to slow down and you can feel your stomach begin to expand. At this point in the lineup, numbers begin to decline. They are still expected to produce at the plate, but these spots are usually reserved for players that are on the team for their defensive ability. 9. The dessert ner, that is if you have space for it. It's also the only thing between you and the bathroom. In the American League, the ninth batter often serves as a second leadoff hitter to round out the order and get on base for the leadoff hitter. In the National League, the last spot in the order is almost always reserved for the pitcher, who is often the weakest batter in the lineup. The dessert is the final touch to the din- Edited by Jason Bennett THIS WEEK IN SPORTS KANSANCLASSIFIEDS for sale HAWKCHALK.COM 785-864-4358 CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM HOUSING 3, 4, 5 and 9 Bedrooms Available For August 2012 see at kawrentals.com Call Jim at 785-979-9120 2, 3, 4 BR Apts & TH's avail Summer/ Fall 2012, Quiet/Peaceful Setting, Pool, KU/LAW Bus, Small Pets welcomed. 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