At the time , Hinch cited his contact rate and exit velocity as indicators that Bregman 's at - bats were better than the results indicated .
Hinch was moving him up to bat in the most important spot in his team 's lineup : second .
At the time , Hinch cited Hinch 's contact rate and exit velocity as indicators that Bregman 's at - bats were better than the results indicated .
Hinch was moving him up to bat in the most important spot in his team 's lineup : second .