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Help me out with the definition of a sac bunt.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:36 pm
If the batter approaches the plate to bunt, bunts and advances the runner AND the batter is safe at first, does that count in the “sac bunt” category?
I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
But I have to tell you, if I have a batter with .250 batting average but is very good a laying down a bunt with a higher than .250 average I’m telling him to bunt.
I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
But I have to tell you, if I have a batter with .250 batting average but is very good a laying down a bunt with a higher than .250 average I’m telling him to bunt.
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Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:37 pm to GumboPot
I’m scoring that a single
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:39 pm to GumboPot
If he’s safe at first it’s not a sacrifice.
This post was edited on 2/16/25 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:44 pm to GumboPot
If he’s safe at first then it’s an infield single.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:47 pm to GumboPot
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I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
shouldn’t do it all the time, but to never do it is just wrong
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:47 pm to GumboPot
Sac bunt usually involves setting up early so you put the ball in play, on the ground, and preferably not right back to the pitcher. The runner is not taking off on the pitch in case it is a pop up. If it is not right back to the pitcher, or right in the plate, the runner will have time to advance.
Drag bunts are using the element of surprise against a defense that might be playing back, or just slow/ prone to throwing error
Drag bunts are using the element of surprise against a defense that might be playing back, or just slow/ prone to throwing error
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:48 pm to GumboPot
quote:
I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
outside of certain late game situations, you should never
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:50 pm to GumboPot
Can only be a 'sacrifice' if an out occurs with a runner moving up a base. It could be a hit or error, if the runner is safe bunting.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:51 pm to Lester Earl
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outside of certain late game situations, you should never
there are all sorts of situations that play into that decision, and not just late in a game.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:53 pm to GumboPot
The problem is listening to Moscona whether live or recorded. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to him.
A sacrifice bunt is necessary in key situations when you have a player that is somewhat prone to hitting into double plays a lot. Getting a player into scoring position with one out and batters coming to the plate that have good RBI and high batting average is ideal.
A sacrifice bunt is necessary in key situations when you have a player that is somewhat prone to hitting into double plays a lot. Getting a player into scoring position with one out and batters coming to the plate that have good RBI and high batting average is ideal.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:55 pm to gar90
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If he’s safe at first then it’s an infield single
Unless batter reaches on an error
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:55 pm to Nutriaitch
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there are all sorts of situations that play into that decision, and not just late in a game.
nope
Posted on 2/16/25 at 2:58 pm to GumboPot
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I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
Moscona really doesn't understand baseball. But he has a microphone and a loud mouth so he spouts off nonsense.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:04 pm to GumboPot
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I was listening to Moscona live yesterday and he was stating that statistically you should NEVER sacrifice bunt.
Well, Moscona is a fricking moron for starters.
Here’s a scenario:
Bottom of the 9th, tied 1-1. LSU at bat
Leadoff double
Sac bunt
Runner on 3rd 1 out
Are your chances higher statistically to get that runner in from 3rd with the next 2 batters or statistically higher having to get a hit and score from 2nd?
Tell Moscona go punch air
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:07 pm to GumboPot
Depends on the play it could be a base hit , error , and don’t take Moscona’s word on shite
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:11 pm to GumboPot
quote:No, that would be safe by the infield fly rule...
If the batter approaches the plate to bunt, bunts and advances the runner AND the batter is safe at first, does that count in the “sac bunt” category?
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:11 pm to GumboPot
Moscona loves to rant about how teams should never bunt. He will call it out on Twitter every time he sees it not work. He will never acknowledge when a bunt successfully works.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:18 pm to GumboPot
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I was listening to Moscona live yesterday
Found your first mistake.
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:26 pm to dukeg7213
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Here’s a scenario: Bottom of the 9th, tied 1-1. LSU at bat Leadoff double Sac bunt Runner on 3rd 1 out Are your chances higher statistically to get that runner in from 3rd with the next 2 batters or statistically higher having to get a hit and score from 2nd? Tell Moscona go punch air
The bottom of the 9th tie game with a good bunter up and good bats behind him is literally the only scenario to do it.
Statistically you overall expected runs goes down by having a runner on 3rd with 1 out compared to a runner on 2nd with no outs.
However while your total runs expected to down the chances you that you end up with 0 runs goes down too. Therefore the only reason to do it is bottom of the 9th with bats that can bring in the runner from 3rd behind the bunter.
Any other scenario you are better off swinging away.
This post was edited on 2/16/25 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 2/16/25 at 3:28 pm to GumboPot
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I was listening to Moscona live yesterday
There's your problem.
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