Batting order roles

Below is a chart that indicates the ideal roles, expectations, and priorities for each batter in the line-up.  Of course, a manager is going to be limited to the talent he has on the team and most likely will not have a hitter in each spot who is capable of achieving all that is expected.  However, showing this to the hitters on a team gives each of them at least an idea of what is expected of them.  This can help because it allows the hitter to develop a better game plan for their day.  It also can allow them to better assess their at-bats beyond the mere number of hits they got that game.  I’m sure there may be some things to add to the various batting order positions on the chart but I think the basics are covered.  Hope you find it useful!
Note: This line-up assumes a designated hitter is allowed.

Order	Roles, Expectations, & Priorities
1	Be willing to take some pitches so your team can gather info about the pitcher. Comfortable hitting behind in the count. Be a good bunter (sac and base hit) & be willing to do it at any time. Get on base Line drives and ground balls Good, smart, aggressive base runner
2	Be willing to take pitches for your team and so that the leadoff guy can steal Comfortable hitting behind in the count. Get on base Line drives and ground balls Aggressive with runners in scoring position Move runners up – bunt, hitting to RF, etc.
3	Drive in runs More aggressive! Especially early in the count and with runners on base Less emphasis on just getting on & moving runners Hits gap to gap / Line drives Usually the best hitter on the team.
4	Same as 3rd hitter
5	Same as 3 & 4 hitters Ideally, this is a hitter who is a good bat also so the opposition thinks twice about pitching around the 4th hitter.
6	Same as 3,4 & 5 hitters
7	Get on base Be a good bunter and be willing to do it. Aggressive with runners on base.
8	Same as #7
9	Ideally, this hitter is similar to the #1 hitter Good eye for the strike zone A tough out. Good Sac bunter Aggressive with runners in scoring position