Cleanup hitter

Traditionally, the lead off hitter, the number one spot in the batting order, has good foot speed, plate discipline, and a high on-base percentage.

He has the role of scoring runs himself, but his job comes down to getting on base for the cleanup hitter to have a turn to bat in the same inning.

A manager may also take into account a batters tendency to hit in clutch situations or focus on home run ability.

It is ultimately a question of how well a player fits into the rest of the lineup which determines the run-scoring potential of the cleanup spot.

Below is a list of Major League Baseball players with the most runs batted in (RBI) from the cleanup spot as of the end of the 2020 season.

[5] Below is a list of Major League Baseball players with the most games played in the cleanup spot as of the end of the 2020 season.