I like an 8-hole guy that can hit a fastball, cuz he's going to see a lot of them. If he can grind a pitcher a little that is a nice plus because we all know a walk to an 8-hole can lead to the undoing of a pitcher and the frustration of a coach. The biggest reason he is in the 8 spot is that he isn't better than the 7 guys ahead of him... 9 hole might be able to run or slap it around a little.
I don't think i answered your question but I did ramble a little and practice doesn't start for 13 days so i gotta do something.