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Fantasy impact of lineup spots

While others debate the merits of spring training statistics, there is something that definitely makes a difference for our fantasy squads that can be gleaned from Grapefruit and Cactus League box scores to provide a big edge on draft day. A player's production depends greatly on his spot in the batting order. This season, there seem to be a few more players than normal moving to new spots. Being ahead of the curve with respect to how this could affect their fantasy potential helps build a stronger roster.

Here's a look at the production of the various spots in the order from the past season.