Sal Frelick
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Jun 20 2025Frelick went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 17-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick delivered his fifth game of the year with at least three knocks, and he also established a season high in runs scored. Friday marked the outfielder's seventh contest in a row in the leadoff spot, so he appears to be settling into that lineup placement. During that span, Frelick is batting a scorching .355 with two doubles, seven RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases across 31 at-bats.
Jun 14 2025Frelick went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old sparked the Milwaukee offense from the leadoff spot for a second straight game, with a struggling Brice Turang (.188/.290/.237 over his last 22 games) bumped down to the seventh spot in the order. Frelick, by contrast, has been locked in since mid-May, slashing .344/.384/.441 over his last 25 contests with two of his four homers and five of his 13 steals on the season. As long as he keeps delivering at the plate, Frelick figures to remain at the top of the lineup against right-handed pitching.
Jun 12 2025Frelick went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the fourth game of the year with at least three hits for Frelick, who also hit first in the Brewers' lineup for the fourth time this season. It's unclear if the move atop the batting order will stick going forward, but the speedy outfielder has certainly hit for a high enough average to warrant some consideration. Over his last 18 outings (67 at-bats), Frelick is batting .343 with one home run, one double, seven RBI and three stolen bases.
Jun 4 2025Frelick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick took Hunter Greene yard in the fourth to extend the Reds' lead to 2-0. It's his fourth home run of the season, which sets a new career high for the 25-year-old. Frelick has tallied a hit in nine of his last 10 games, though Tuesday's homer was just his second extra-base hit over that span. Frelick has maintained an excellent eye at the plate over the course of the season thus far and his 12.1 strikeout percentage sits just outside the top 15 in MLB.
Jun 2 2025Frelick went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 3-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick continues to rake, posting his fourth multi-hit game in his last five outings. It's also been an extended hot streak at the plate -- he's hitting .338 (24-for-71) with two home runs and 11 RBI along with eight runs scored and three stolen bases over his last 18 contests. Interestingly, the lefty-hitting Frelick has an .862 OPS versus left-handed pitching and a .708 OPS against right-handers this season.
May 28 2025Frelick went 4-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Boston native wraps up a three-game series against his hometown team having gone 6-for-10, although all six knocks were singles. While Frelick will never be mistaken for a power hitter, his 30.8 percent hard-hit rate in 2025 is a huge improvement on last year's 19.5 percent mark -- second-lowest in the majors, ahead of only Nicky Lopez -- and it's fueling a .294/.362/.401 slash line in 54 contests with three homers, 10 steals, 18 RBI and 22 runs.
May 20 2025Frelick went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick socked his third homer of the season while also tallying at least one hit for the seventh time in his last nine games. Over this period, the outfielder is batting .281 (9-for-32) with two homers, five RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases. The continued absences of both Garrett Mitchell (oblique) and Blake Perkins (shin) should solidify Frelick's playing time, at least until Milwaukee's outfield gets healthier.
May 13 2025Frelick is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick has started 13 games against southpaws this season, but he'll head to the bench Tuesday against lefty Logan Allen. Daz Cameron is starting in right field and batting second. Frelick is 2-for-16 in four games since returning from a minor knee issue.
May 9 2025Frelick (knee) will start in right field and bat sixth in Friday's game versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick missed each of the previous three contests with left knee inflammation, but he's feeling well enough to play in Friday's series opener. The outfielder sports a .297/.381/.398 batting line with one homer and five steals over 135 plate appearances in 2025.
May 6 2025Frelick (knee) hopes to return to the Brewers' lineup Friday in Tampa Bay, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick is dealing with left knee inflammation and has been ruled out for the remainder of the Brewers' series against the Astros that runs through Wednesday. Milwaukee has a team off day Thursday, which will allow Frelick a fourth day of rest before he tries to return to action Friday for the start of the team's road trip.
May 5 2025Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Monday that the MRI results on Frelick's left knee were encouraging and the injury "should settle down in a day or two," Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick had to depart Sunday's game against the Cubs after tweaking the knee and will miss one start, at minimum. However, it appears for now that he will avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list.
May 4 2025Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs that Frelick will undergo an MRI on his left knee, Sophia Minnaert of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick flied out in the second inning and appeared to tweak his knee at one point during the plate appearance. He initially stayed in the game, but the Brewers pulled him from the contest prior to the fourth inning and attributed his early exit to left knee discomfort. The Brewers should have a firmer diagnosis available for Frelick once the results of the MRI are read, but the fact that he required additional testing doesn't seem to bode well for his chances of being available for Monday's series opener versus the Astros.
Apr 16 2025Frelick went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old outfielder took Keider Montero deep in the sixth inning for a solo shot, and the afternoon's final run, as he drove a changeup up in the zone 408 feet to right-center field. It was Frelick's first long ball of the season, but he's had an impressive beginning to the season without big-time power, slashing .318/.408/.455 through 19 games with five steals, six RBI and 11 runs.
Apr 12 2025Frelick went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old outfielder has collected at least one hit in seven straight starts, continuing a hot start to the season that has seen Frelick produce a .340/.411/.420 slash line with four steals, five RBI and seven runs in 56 plate appearances. He's still not hitting the ball with much authority -- he has yet to record a barrel this season, and his ninth percentile hard-hit rate is actually an improvement on 2024 -- but Frelick's contact skills and speed have him on track to shatter the career-high 18 stolen bases he collected last year.
Apr 10 2025Frelick is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season after Frelick had started each of the Brewers' first 12 contests. Jackson Chourio will slide over to right field for Milwaukee on Thursday, while Christian Yelich receives a start in left field and William Contreras handles designated-hitter duties.
Apr 5 2025Frelick went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick served as the catalyst for Milwaukee's offense Saturday, picking up his first two extra-base hits of the season. The 24-year-old outfielder has gotten off to a nice start overall this year, going 13-for-33 (.394) with a pair of stolen bases in his first nine games.
Mar 24 2025Frelick (calf) will start in right field and bat cleanup in Monday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick hadn't played since last Tuesday due to a sore left calf, but his inclusion in the lineup and his ability to occupy a spot in the outfield in the spring finale suggests he'll be ready to go for Thursday's season opener versus the Yankees. Though Frelick is batting cleanup Monday, Willson Contreras and Brice Turang (shoulder) are getting the day off, so Frelick could bump down a spot or two in the Opening Day lineup.
Mar 23 2025Frelick is out of Milwaukee's spring lineup again Sunday due to minor calf soreness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old hasn't seen Cactus League action in a few days due to the injury, though he's still been hitting in a batting cage. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and Frelick will have a few more days to rest up ahead of Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Yankees.
Feb 18 2025Frelick added 25 pounds of muscle over the offseason, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick clubbed only two home runs over 524 regular-season plate appearances last season and his 83.4 mph average exit velocity was the lowest in baseball. The 24-year-old stole 18 bases in 2024 and his elite glove should keep him in the lineup, but his appeal in fantasy leagues will remain limited unless he can add some thump, which he hopes the strength he added will help him accomplish.
Oct 10 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Thursday that the team plans to give Frelick another look at third base next season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick played third base often during spring training but moved back to the outfield when Garrett Mitchell fractured his hand shortly before Opening Day and played just four innings at third during the season. However, the club was pleased with how Frelick looked at the hot corner and like the option of using him there, even if it might not be on a regular basis.
Oct 1 2024Frelick (hip) is on the Brewers' roster for the National League Wild Card Series versus the Mets, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick suffered a bone bruise in his left hip during the final weekend of the regular season, but he went through a workout Monday and convinced the Brewers he was healthy enough to be included on their wild-card roster. He is expected to be in Tuesday's lineup for Game 1.
Sep 30 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Monday that Frelick's (hip) status for the wild-card series remains uncertain, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left hip Saturday, but he is still noticeably gimpy and will undergo more testing Monday. If Frelick is ultimately not ready for the wild-card series which begins Tuesday, Blake Perkins should see an increase in responsibility.
Sep 28 2024Frelick was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left hip Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers believe Frelick was able to avoid any structural damage as a result of his collision with the wall in right field Friday, so the 24-year-old will avoid the injured list for now and remain eligible to play in the NL Wild Card Series. Isaac Collins will start in left field Saturday, though Blake Perkins figures to take on the majority of Frelick's reps.
Sep 27 2024Manager Pat Murphy said after Friday's game that Frelick will receive an MRI on his left hip Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Murphy added that initial X-rays on Frelick's hip were inconclusive after the 24-year-old outfielder left Friday's contest following a collision with a cut-out portion of the right field wall. The results of his MRI will give the team a better idea of his status for the rest of the weekend series and the start of the postseason, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. If Frelick ends up having to miss time, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell would likely take on an everyday role in Milwaukee's outfield.
Sep 8 2024Frelick is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick started against a southpaw Saturday but will head to the bench Sunday versus Colorado lefty Sal Frelick. Jackson Chourio will shift to right field while Isaac Collins makes his MLB debut in left.
Sep 6 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick has been operating as Milwaukee's primary right fielder against right-handed pitching, but he'll sit Friday against Colorado righty Ryan Feltner. Garrett Mitchell is starting in right field and batting cleanup.
Sep 1 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick will take a seat for the second game in a row, this time against a left-handed pitcher (Brandon Williamson) after he had been excluded from the lineup Saturday versus right-handed opening pitcher Fernando Cruz. The outfielder fouled a ball off his shin Wednesday against the Giants, and though he returned to the lineup two days later and played both ends of a doubleheader with the Reds, Brewers manager Pat Murphy may just have wanted to exercise some extra caution with Frelick by giving him two straight days off. September call-up Brewer HIcklen will step in for Frelick as the Brewers' starter in right field Sunday.
Aug 31 2024Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick has been heating up at the plate as of late, going 9-for-23 with four RBI and four runs scored over his last six games. He'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell form the Brewers' outfield trio.
Aug 30 2024Frelick (shin) will start in right field and bat eighth in the first game of Friday's doubleheader in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick exited Wednesday's game versus the Giants after fouling a ball off his shin and then didn't play Thursday. That was viewed as more of a routine day off than an injury-related concern, however, and Frelick is back in there for the first game of the twin bill.
Aug 29 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Adam McCalvy of MLB.com notes, Frelick fouled a ball off himself during Wednesday's 5-3 win and was removed from the contest in the top of the eighth inning, but his early exit seems to have been mostly precautionary. McCalvy characterized Frelick's absence from the lineup Thursday as more of an off day rather than the result of legitimate concern about his health, so the expectation is that the 24-year-old will be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener in Cincinnati. Garrett Mitchell will spell Frelick in right field Thursday.
Aug 24 2024Frelick is absent from Saturday's lineup against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick went 2-for-4 with one double and one run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Athletics. Over his last five games, he's gone 7-for-18 with three runs scored, one stolen base and one RBI. Garrett Mitchell will start in right field and bat seventh.
Aug 21 2024Frelick went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He opened the scoring in the second inning with a single that drove in Willy Adames, then came home himself in the fifth after ripping a one-out triple into the right-field corner. Frelick's steal was his 16th of the year, but despite Tuesday's performance he's slashing just .226/.293/.302 through 17 games in August with zero homers, two stolen bases, four RBI and 10 runs.
Aug 8 2024Frelick went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's 16-7 win versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick tallied four singles as the Brewers totaled 20 hits on the afternoon, though he's now without an extra-base hit in his past 11 contests. The 24-year-old is batting .274 through 102 games this season but isn't offering much pop with a .344 slugging percentage. Frelick has two homers, 15 steals, 20 RBI and 51 runs scored.
Aug 7 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Frelick will head to the bench for the second time in three games while the Brewers face off against another southpaw (Chris Sale). Blake Perkins will take Frelick's spot in the outfield, manning center while batting seventh.
Aug 4 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Frelick had started in each of Milwaukee's last five games -- including two against left-handed starters -- but he'll head to the bench Sunday while southpaw Mitchell Parker takes the hill for the Nationals. Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell will make up the Milwaukee outfield from left to right.
Aug 3 2024Frelick went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting another start in right field and batting seventh, Frelick singled in the second and eighth innings and got hit by a pitch in the sixth, coming around to score all three times. Over his last 16 contests, the 24-year-old is slashing .309/.377/.418 with two steals, two RBI and nine runs. Brice Turang has a .220 OBP since the beginning of July, and if manager Pat Murphy elects to shake up his batting order against right-handed pitching, Frelick's making a strong case to get a look in the leadoff spot.
Jul 28 2024Frelick is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick will begin the series finale in the dugout after going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell and Jackson Chourio will start in the outfield Sunday.
Jul 24 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the exception of right fielder Garrett Mitchell, the Brewers will send out an all-right-handed-hitting lineup against Cubs southpaw Justin Steele, with Frelick and fellow lefty-hitting regular Brice Turang heading to the bench. Blake Perkins will take Frelick's spot in the outfield, covering center field while batting ninth.
Jul 10 2024Frelick went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick had gone 5-for-26 (.192) over his last nine games since his previous multi-hit effort. He came up a home run shy of the cycle Wednesday, but that was likely to be a long shot since he has just two long balls on the year. The outfielder is slashing .269/.345/.345 with 19 RBI, 41 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 11 doubles and two triples across 83 contests. Frelick isn't strictly confined to a platoon role -- he's started twice during a run of four consecutive opposing southpaws -- but most of his off days will come versus lefties.
Jul 9 2024Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Frelick will retreat to the bench Tuesday as Josh Fleming prepares to toe the slab for the Pirates. Blake Perkins will fill the resulting vacancy in center field while batting fifth.
Jul 7 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick is 1-for-13 with two walks and two runs over his past four games and will sit Sunday with lefty Justin Wrobleski taking the mound for Los Angeles. Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell will start from left to right in the outfield for the series finale.
Jul 1 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Monday that using Frelick at third base is a possibility following the return of Garrett Mitchell, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick had been in line for regular reps at the hot corner before Mitchell was hurt late in spring training. However, with Joey Ortiz having since established himself at third base, it sounds like Frelick seeing action there won't be a priority. Frelick has played four innings at third base this season, which is the first time he's been used there in pro ball.
Jun 25 2024Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Andrew Heaney set to toe the slab for Texas, the left-handed bat of Frelick will step out of the Brewers' lineup Tuesday. Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Jackson Chourio will start across the outfield while Frelick rests.
Jun 23 2024Frelick went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick started June 0-for-12, but he's gone 14-for-47 (.298) with six multi-hit efforts over his last 15 contests. The outfielder is up to 10 steals on 12 attempts, providing a bit of speed deep in the lineup. He's hitting .258 with a .666 OPS, two home runs, 15 RBI, 34 runs scored, eight doubles and one triple over 263 plate appearances.
Jun 15 2024Frelick is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Andrew Abbott is drawing the start for Cincinnati, which means Frelick will begin this one on the bench. Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio will play the corner outfield spots for the Brewers while Gary Sanchez gets a start at designated hitter.
Jun 11 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick will dodge a matchup with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on Tuesday, yielding to Jackson Chourio in right field. Frelick owns a .661 OPS with eight stolen bases through 225 plate appearances.
Jun 4 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick will avoid lefty Cristopher Sanchez on Tuesday, giving way to Jackson Chourio in right field. Frelick is slashing .253/.335/.333 with a pair of homers and seven stolen bases on the year.
Jun 1 2024Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Garrett Crochet set to start on the bump for Chicago, the lefty-hitting Frelick will sit on the bench to begin Saturday's game. Jackson Chourio will fill the opening in right field and bat eighth.
May 30 2024Frelick went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-4 win against the Cubs on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick singled and came around to score on a Joey Ortiz double in the second inning and added another base hit in the fourth. Frelick has had a part-time role recently, playing against right-handed pitchers and sitting against most lefties. Since May 20, he has started five of a possible 10 games while hitting seventh in the Brewers lineup.
May 29 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Frelick will take a seat for the second time in three days while the Cubs bring another tough southpaw in National League Cy Young Award candidate Shota Imanaga to the hill. Jackson Chourio will get the call in right field while Frelick heads to the bench.
May 22 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Jake Bauers and Brice Turang, Frelick will hit the bench for the third game in a row while the Marlins bring another southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) to the hill. Blake Perkins will step in for Frelick in center field.
May 15 2024Frelick went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 39 games without a long ball to start the season, Frelick has now homered in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old outfielder also logged his first multi-hit game since May 4, boosting his slash line to .257/.331/.354 with 20 runs scored, 10 RBI and five steals across 160 plate appearances this year.
May 14 2024Frelick went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base during Tuesday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Felick carried a .051 ISO into Tuesday's contest but, surprisingly, tagged Quinn Priester for a two-run homer in the second frame. The long ball was Frelick's first of the season and the fourth of his career. On the year, Frelick owns a .243/.321/.314 slash line with 17 runs and five stolen bases.
May 12 2024Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Frelick will get his first day off of May after he had started in each of the Brewers' last 10 games while slashing .176/.243/.235. Despite his recent struggles, Frelick still appears to be ahead of Jackson Chourio on the depth chart in the Milwaukee outfield. Chourio will fill in for Frelick in right field Sunday, but Chourio had been on the bench for each of the previous four games.
Apr 30 2024Frelick is not in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Tyler Anderson will start on the mound for Tampa Bay, so the lefty-hitting Frelick will begin the game on the bench. In his place in left field, Joey Wiemer gets the start and will bat ninth.
Apr 27 2024Frelick isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Frelick will step out of the lineup Saturday as the Brewers prepare to face lefty Carlos Rodon. Joey Wiemer will fill in as Milwaukee's left fielder and bat ninth.