An Ideal (National League) Lineup

What would it take to have an ideal lineup? Would it be like the Yankees lineup, with veterans, that take lots of pitches, and work walks? Would it be like the Tigers, with tons of great power hitters? Should it be speed, contact, or power oriented? Should it have a mix? Should it all revolve around a superstar? Today, I'm going to examine what I believe to be a perfect lineup.

Leadoff hitter:
My ideal leadoff hitter would be one with zero power, good speed, and a very good bunter. Also, I feel that this player should have a good OBP. I believe that leading off, you need to be able to put pressure on the opposition. A good bunter puts tons of pressure on a defense. The reason I don't think he should have any power is because sometimes players feel the need to takeover a game, and they try to hit it out of the ballpark. A player with no power already realizes that he can't do that, so he is less likely to pop, or flyout.

Two hitter:
My ideal two hitter would be a player with good opposite field hitting, good power to the gaps, and decent speed. Opposite field hitting is good for a righty because it makes moving the runner from second to third easier, by slapping it to the right side. Power to the gaps and speed are good because sometimes that leadoff man doesn't get on, and you are faced with trying to score with one less out to work with. That way you have the ability to get to second or third base.

Third hitter:
I find that a three hitter should have decent power, and decent contact ability, but with little to no speed. A third hitter should be relied on to knock the 1 or 2 hitters in. If he gets on with two outs, or with another runner already on base, it's unlikely that he would be relied on to steal bases, so speed isn't very nessecary. He does need to be able to hit homeruns, and drive in runs with hits to the gaps. Also, he would need to get on base with some regularity, so the cleanup hitter would be given oppertunities to hit with runners on base, and not leading off the second inning.

Cleanup hitter:
A cleanup hitter's primary focus should be power. Typically, the cleanup hitter will come up with atleast somebody onbase. An added bonus would be if he could get on base, but seeing as the hitters behind him wouldn't be able to knock in runs with as much regularity as the 3-4 hitters, OBP isn't needed at this position.

Five hitter:
A five hitter should have skills similar to the three hitter, with a little more speed, and a little less power. If the cleanup hitter has done his job, and hit in everybody onbase, this player should have less responsibility to knock in runs. Ideally, this player should be used primarily as a second leadoff man, getting onbase, to setup the men late in the lineup.

Six hitter:
The number six hitter should be a player with skills similar to the two hitter. He should be able to run a little bit, and hit opposite field. He needs to get onbase with some regularity, because the second half of a lineup can't be a cupcake for the opposition. He should setup the seven batter for some RBIs.

Seven hitter:
In my opinion, the seven hitter should be a power hitter, and nothing more. This player should be able to hit for power, and knock in runs. Seeing as the two hitters behind him likely have no ability to knock in runs, OBP, and speed are unnessecary.

Eight hitter:
The eight hitter should serve as a leadoff man. He has to have contact ability and speed. He needs to get onbase so that the pitcher can bunt him over to second base.

Eight hitter: (pitcher)
My ideal hitting pitcher would be one that can bunt, bunt, and bunt some more. He needs to advance the runner to second base, putting pressure on the pitcher who is getting ready to face the top of the lineup.