5.7 Position in the Batting Lineup

Evaluating run value criterion in relation to batting position

Note: Using frequency to define batting position

## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'bat_id'. You can override using the
## `.groups` argument.

First and second batters create fewer runs than third and fourth

Best hitters generally bat third, fourth, and fifth:

Though some fourth (and fifth) position hitters have mediocre run values

Altuve is in the top hitters in terms of creating runs