Colorado Rockies: Potential 2019 batting orders with a designated hitter

Against right-handers, the Rockies could potentially roll out this lineup, complete with a DH…

David Dahl LF

Charlie Blackmon RF

Nolan Arenado 3B

Trevor Story SS

Daniel Murphy 1B

Ryan McMahon 2B

Ian Desmond CF

Raimel Tapia DH

Tony Wolters C

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That includes six left-handed hitters with Tapia serving as the designated hitter. The bottom of the order still seems a little shaky with Desmond, Tapia and Wolters. However, if any of the three can get on base, it sets up well for the top of the order.

Against left-handed pitchers, the Rockies could go with some different looks and add in some power as well if they like.

Garrett Hampson 2B

Charlie Blackmon RF

Nolan Arenado 3B

Trevor Story SS

David Dahl LF

Mark Reynolds 1B

Daniel Murphy DH

Ian Desmond CF

Chris Iannetta C

This lineup allows Reynolds, who we believe will make Colorado’s Opening Day 25-man roster, to add some more potential pop into the lower part of the order. It also pushes Murphy down to seven, which could be lower than Colorado manager Bud Black would like to see him. Perhaps Murphy and Dahl swap places in the order?

Additionally, this lineup has a new leadoff man in Hampson (who batted at the top of the order in 48 games last season for Triple-A Albuquerque). There is plenty of good information on what Hampson could bring to the top of the lineup this season in this in-depth article from our friends at Purple Row.

Those are some thoughts on what the lineup could look like with a DH. How would you put the batting order together? Let us know in the comments section below.