Comments on: College Baseball and Manufacturing Runs – Quick Followup

By: Texantt

Texantt — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:15:19 +0000

OK, we are two series into the Big 12 and have NO comments on how our Horns are starting to crack? Brandon Belt just gave away the game on Friday in Lawrence. I MUST VENT!!!

go horns

By: Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:52:35 +0000

Have you seen my jumpthrow from the hole? It’s sweet!!!

By: Scipio Tex

Scipio Tex — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:39:32 +0000

Chang:

Bunting certainly does allow you to plug better gloves into the lineup. However, most baseball analysis will tell you that defense is first and foremost about pitching and that an individual’s defense – though very helpful – should always be weighed substantially less than a player’s primary potential contribution: the ability to score runs.

By: Chang

Chang — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:58:11 +0000

Also wonder if it allows you to plug in kids with better gloves into the lineup, knowing that you’ll be relying on them to bunt once a game rather than swinging away each time.

By: Chang

Chang — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:49:11 +0000

I still wonder about the psychological variables. I’ve heard Augie say several times how he has his kids bunt simply because it gives them a high chance to be successful in a way that breeds “team,” creating a culture where a bunch of little victories lead to winning games.

Might be true.

By: Texantt

Texantt — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:34:37 +0000

Seriously, this was interesting because I thought Augie bunted more as well. Basically, he’s doing this in situations to minimize a double play and take the bat out of a crappy batter’s hands. It’s still a “Gut” call for him, though.

By: Truck's Son

Truck's Son — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:06:17 +0000

“What are we supposed to take from that information?”

Whatever you want. I posted because I was surprised to find that we had so few sac bunts in 2002. Probably b/c that team hit the crap out of the baseball. Majewski hit over .400 and there were guys like Moss, Quintanilla, Reininger, Fahey, Ontiveros, Hubele… That team also hit 68 HRs and outscored opponents 511 to 239.

Combined with one of the best pitching staffs Augie has had, maybe we just got up early in most games and never looked back.

By: Jeff Ontiveros

Jeff Ontiveros — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:38:46 +0000

What is bunting?

By: Scipio Tex

Scipio Tex — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:58:23 +0000

I credit his chemistry for much of his clutchitude.

Chemistry inspired by liberal applications of Axe Body Spray.

By: BatesHorn

BatesHorn — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:53:43 +0000

Huck- Do the little things. Bring your experience and clubhouse prescence to the statistical table. Your a veteran at these things, and you have alot to impart to the young stat guys. They are really soaking it up.

Most importantly: You’re clutch.