TJ Friedl Leading Off In Return From Injured List
1 year agoCincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) is hitting out of the leadoff spot Tuesday night in his return from the injured list. It's his first appearance out of the leadoff spot this season, but Friedl has been rather productive at the plate. The lefty-swinging outfielder is hitting .306 with three home runs, four stolen bases, and an .819 OPS across 37 contests for the season. However, regression appears to be on the horizon, as Friedl's .354 wOBA is well above his .283 expected mark while he sits in the second percentile in hard-hit rate and third percentile in average exit velocity on the season. Nonetheless, he'll look to hit the ground running against 41-year-old Adam Wainwright on Tuesday night in Cincinnati.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com