Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot
    Packers Bucs 2022-23

    7 NFL Predictions for the 2022-23 Season

    June 29, 2022

    Five Realistic 2022 Free Agent Target for the Milwaukee Bucks

    June 29, 2022

    Sleeper, Underappreciated, and Underrated Packer Players On The Roster

    June 29, 2022
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • 7 NFL Predictions for the 2022-23 Season
    • Five Realistic 2022 Free Agent Target for the Milwaukee Bucks
    • Sleeper, Underappreciated, and Underrated Packer Players On The Roster
    • Matt Lafleur’s Connection With All-Pro Free Agent Could Lure Him to Green Bay
    • Brandon Woodruff Returns from IL and to Form in Brewers 5-3 Win Over Rays
    • Three High-Profile Packers Players Who May Be Playing Their Last Season in Green Bay
    • Aaron Rodgers Ripped Colts Fans Over Andrew Lucks’ Retirement
    • Aaron Rodgers’ Odds to 3-Peat as MVP
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest VKontakte
    WI Sports Heroics
    • About
      • Privacy Policy
    • Sports
      • Packers
        • Green Bay Packers News
        • Green Bay Packers Rumors
      • Bucks
        • Milwaukee Bucks News
        • Milwaukee Bucks Rumors
      • Brewers
        • Milwaukee Brewers News
        • Milwaukee Brewers Rumors
      • Milkmen
        • Milwaukee Milkmen News
        • Milwaukee Milkmen Rumors
      • Badgers
        • Badgers Basketball
        • Badgers Football
      • Marquette
        • Marquette News
        • Marquette Rumors
      • Fantasy Sports
      • Outdoor Sports
    • Podcasts
      • Wickett On Wisconsin
      • Packers Podcast
      • Bucks Podcast
      • Brewers Podcast
      • Badgers Podcast
    • Local Reviews
    • Sponsors
    • Mark Mayfield Booking
    • Shop
    • Contact
    WI Sports Heroics
    Home»Sports»Brewers»Brewers: Early Brewer Results Leadoff Hitter Christian Yelich is Successful
    Brewers

    Brewers: Early Brewer Results Leadoff Hitter Christian Yelich is Successful

    Tyler Koerth_By Tyler Koerth_June 13, 2022Updated:June 23, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits an RBI triple during the third inning of a baseball game in 2020 against the Cincinnati Reds in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Since Kolten Wong went on the IL with a calf strain, Christian Yelich has been the one leading off games.  This also includes against left-handed pitchers, in which Andrew McCutchen previously was the leadoff hitter in those matchups.  So far, the early results show that he is having success as the team’s leadoff hitter.

    The sample size is currently limited to just five games, but during this stretch Yelich has collected at least one hit in every contest.  In three of the five games he has collected multiple hits and overall he has nine hits.  His lone extra base hit was a leadoff home run against left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin on Saturday.

    In addition to racking up the hits, over the last four games he has scored at least one run.  Since the batting order changed, he also has stolen two bases.  Yelich possesses great speed and his ability to swipe bases and run the basepaths should not go unnoticed.

    What is the long term plan going forward?

    At this time, no comments have been made about how long Yelich will remain as the leadoff hitter.  Yelich does have a lot of qualities that one typically wants in being the first batter of the game.  He typically is a patient hitter, sees a lot of pitches, and has great speed.  It wouldn’t be surprising to continue to see him serve as the leadoff hitter after Kolten Wong returns from the IL.

    Ideally, this change will help get Yelich going at the plate.  It seems unlikely that he will put up numbers similar to the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but if he can hit for a higher average and contribute in key situations he could help provide some consistency in the Brewers lineup.

    Follow me on Twitter @tylerkoerth.  Follow us @WiSportsHeroics for more great content. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in Wisconsin sports, click here! Also, check out our merch store for some amazing WSH merchandise!

     

    Brewers Christian Yelich leadoff hitter
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Tyler Koerth_

    Tyler Koerth graduated with a BS in Athletic Training from Carroll University and then a MS from Western Michigan University. He enjoys watching the Milwaukee Brewers and baseball in general. This has fueled his passion for sports writing. For WSH, he contributes to the Brewers page as well as serving as an editor.

    Related Posts

    Brandon Woodruff Returns from IL and to Form in Brewers 5-3 Win Over Rays

    June 28, 2022

    Brewers: Two Key Pieces Set for Tuesday Return

    June 27, 2022

    Rowdy Tellez Mashes Against Former Club, Leads Brewers to 10-3 Victory over Blue Jays

    June 26, 2022
    Josh Hader pitching

    Josh Hader is Still “That Guy”

    June 26, 2022
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors Picks

    Brewers: The Ideal Playoff Roster

    September 20, 2021

    MVP Spotlight: Christian Yelich

    April 10, 2020
    Top Reviews
    Advertisement
    Demo
    WI Sports Heroics
    Facebook Twitter
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy
    • Advertisement
    • Contact us
    © 2022 WISportsHeroics All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.