Chicago Cubs lineup shuffle: Why Ian Happ is hitting leadoff, and center field options
PHOENIX — Ian Happ is not unfamiliar with hitting in the Chicago Cubs’ leadoff spot. In his seven big-league seasons, Happ has made 81 starts atop the Cubs’ lineup, his third-most common batting order position. He’s batted first in the last two games, his first time in the No. 1 spot since 2021. Manager David Ross likes the consistency in the switch-hitting Happ’s at-bats and his ability to ...
PHOENIX — Ian Happ is not unfamiliar with hitting in the Chicago Cubs’ leadoff spot.
In his seven big-league seasons, Happ has made 81 starts atop the Cubs’ lineup, his third-most common batting order position. He’s batted first in the last two games, his first time in the No. 1 spot since 2021.
Manager David Ross likes the consistency in the switch-hitting Happ’s at-bats and his ability to work counts. Ross also wanted to break up some of the lefties and move Mike Tauchman lower in the order. It
