Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup and was surprisingly placed in the leadoff position, a role predominantly occupied by Shohei Ohtani this season. Ohtani has been the leadoff hitter for 97 of 100 games. The Dodgers' leadoff hitters boast the best on-base percentage of .379 in baseball. Manager Dave Roberts hopes that moving Betts to the top will help him focus on quality at-bats. Betts has had a successful career in the leadoff role, batting .296 over 1,070 games.
Mookie Betts returned to the Dodgers lineup and was placed in the leadoff spot, previously held by Shohei Ohtani, who has primarily led off this season.
Dodgers leadoff hitters have the best on-base percentage (.379) in baseball, while their on-base plus slugging of .991 is the top mark in the league.
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