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All three were batting leadoff in the minors. Landry is the "pure" play; speed (18 triples), OBP in the .370 range (although he could walk more) and a 13% K rate, combined with a 'you gotta beat me' attitude. Miller had 7 triples and 23 SB with 7 CS (so probably not quite as fast), but a .410 OBP with a goodly number of walks, and a lowish (16%) K rate. Franklin has about a 20% K rate and a lower OBP, and probably should bat lower in the order to spread out the pop.
If Miller shows focus and agility in the field during Spring Training, and bats leadoff successfully during the games, I wouldn't be surprised to see him as Ryan's backup early in the season and to get a shot at leadoff, allowing Ackley to bat 2nd or 6th. The lack of aggressiveness in finding a new leadoff man with Ackley's struggles there tells me they think somebody is close. And Landry could very well be on the Seager rocket sled path right behind.