LaRussa views him as the leadoff in that 9 hole, with Pujols effective being the 4th hitter. Bwhahaha, just bat Ryan 1st and Pujols 4th. Nothing like taking an at bat a game away from a guy with a .371 obp. Didn't say I agreed, but rock on Tony! No I know, sane people don't agree with it. that was pretty much my point though. rookie or not, stupid TLR is stealing an AB a game most likely from a .371 obp bat. This is with hacks like Miles, Molina, Ludwick in the lineup. So you hit him 9th, right, that makes sense.