Jim Leyland made official what was speculated by writers this spring -- Pudge will bat leadoff against lefthanders this season, replacing Granderson.
Last season, Granderson, a left-handed batter, hit .218 with 4 HR in 147 AB against lefties. He struck out 49 times, or 1 in 3 trips. Pudge batted a team-best .340 against lefties last season and had 5 HR in 156 AB.
Granderson hit .274 with 15 HR in 449 AB vs. righties. He whiffed 125 times, or once every 3.6 times to the plate. Pudge hit .284 with 8 HR in 391 AB against righties.
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