Mitch Moreland heads to Oakland's bench on Friday night
Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels.
What It Means:
Moreland will receive a breather after Jed Lowrie and Tony Kemp were named Friday's starting designated hitter and second baseman.
According to Baseball Savant on 135 batted balls this season, Moreland has produced a 8.1% barrel rate and a .218 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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