About this episode

Alex Stumpf discusses whether Nick Gonzales should be the Pirates' designated hitter given his hitting consistency and defensive struggles.

Nick Gonzales has been the Pirates’ most consistent hitter, but his defensive struggles are taking away much of that value. Alex Stumpf examines whether DH is the best fit now and where Gonzales could fit into Pittsburgh’s 2027 lineup.

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Host: Alex Stumpf

Topics covered

• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Nick Gonzales
• designated hitter
• baseball analysis
• 2027 lineup

Keywords

• Nick Gonzales
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• DH
• designated hitter
• baseball
• 2027 lineup
• hitting
• defense

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Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates

Places: Pittsburgh

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