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With all of the trends and figures measured in major league baseball, one occurrence that is often overlooked remains constant. Good hitting is contagious. Leadoff hitters are penciled in atop lineups to serve as a catalyst, expected to reach base, view multiple pitches, steal bases and ultimately, score runs. With one week down and 21 more to go, it is safe to say the Padres are not set on a designated leadoff hitter quite yet.  Frankly, the Friars leadoff men have not made it easy on manager Bud Black to pencil in a permanent fixture in the first line of duty.  How does a collective 1-for-24 (.042 avg.) through the first six games sound? First it was Tony Gwynn for two games, then Everth Cabrera.  On Friday, the Padres had already used their third different leadoff hitter ...

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Article written by Darren Feeney