# Giants' Lead-Off Curse

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Podcast: [San Francisco Giants News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-giants-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460009)
Published: 2026-06-23T02:32:21+00:00
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## Resource

The Giants’ lead-off spot is a revolving door of underperforming hitters, with six different players batting first in just 77 games—none delivering. Veteran Luis Arraez, with over 400 lead-off games, hasn’t sparked the lineup, and the team’s on-base percentage from that spot is among the worst in the league. Players like Jung Hoo Lee and Casey Schmitt have seen their stats plummet when moved to the top, suggesting something deeper than just pressure is at play. Could Heliot Ramos or even Rafael Devers be the answer—or is it time to try something completely wild? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c423e4b2e5227c14

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