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Hart has become a very versatile outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has started in right field in the past and as of 2012 now starts at first base, and shows flashes of defensive aptitude.
Hart's normal slotting in the batting order was second as a legitimate power threat before Braun and Fielder, forcing opposing pitchers to go through a very powerful heart of the order. During the injury of Rickie Weeks in July of the 2011 regular season, in which Weeks would be on the DL for nearly two months, Hart was moved to first in the line up, and he has stayed there since Weeks' return (Weeks having been moved to fifth). This makes Hart the tallest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball.
Hart is capable of hitting for average power, and has great speed on the bases despite his size, making him a good lead off hitter for the Brewers, if a bit unorthodox.
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