Jose Tabata (.283 – 6 HR – 32 RBI) has been a pleasant surprise for the Pirates this season and has been an impact player from the leadoff spot in place of Starling Marte. Tabata batting .315 (46-146) since August 1st, is hitting .317/.366/.462 (33-104) with 2 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 7 doubles from the leadoff spot this season. Tabata is 6-11 (.545) with 5 RBIs in his last three games.