David Hamilton

Milwaukee Brewers infielder David Hamilton is making the start at third base and will bat seventh for the Brewers on Opening Day on Thursday at home against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Shane Smith, according to MLB.com. Hamilton will get the nod at the hot corner for Game 1 of 162 over Luis Rengifo. The 28-year-old is primarily an option in NL-only leagues for his speed on the basepaths. Hamilton has very little power (14 home runs in 204 big-league games). In his three seasons with the BoSox, he hit .222/.283/.359 with a weak .642 OPS, 14 long balls, 47 RBI, 76 runs scored, and 57 stolen bases in 550 plate appearances. Playing time should be easier to come by now that he's in Milwaukee, but still, Hamilton could become more of a utility infielder by season's end if the Brew Crew opt for offense over defense at third base.