In modern baseball, the conventional notion of a leadoff hitter as the fastest player with a high batting average and stolen base potential has evolved. Teams now prioritize optimizing their lineups based on data and statistics. The leadoff spot is the most critical position in the lineup, with the highest expected runs and runs created per game. This shift in strategy has led to unconventional leadoff hitters like Kyle Schwarber, who may lack speed and have a low batting average but excel in other aspects, such as working deep atbats and drawing walks, thus setting the tone for the team. The focus is no longer solely on speed and average, as teams look for players who get on base and create more scoring opportunities. This new approach has resulted in slow hitters with high onbase percentages being placed in the leadoff position, demonstrating that a onesizefitsall approach to leadoff hitters is no longer valid in today's game.

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