The Joy of Spring Training Stats
Okay, so spring training numbers don't mean a thing, especially this early. But I love 'em. Why? It's like a weird alternate universe. Where else will you see futility infielders batting .600 while ace pitchers sport ERAs in the double digits? I like to look at spring training numbers and imagine what it would be like if they held through the regular season. Check out this starting lineup:
| Player | Position | Order | BA |
| Stewart | DH | 1 | .375 |
| Mauer | C | 2 | .000 |
| Hunter | CF | 3 | .750 |
| Morneau | 1B | 4 | .625 |
| Ford | LF | 5 | .438 |
| Jones | RF | 6 | .429 |
| Cuddyer | 3B | 7 | .333 |
| Bartlett | SS | 8 | .538 |
| Rivas | 2B | 9 | .417 |
Aside from Mauer getting run out of town on a rail by August, that looks pretty good, doesn't it? Throw in five starting pitchers with ERAs under 2.00 and hello, championship!
Hey, I can dream.
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