[Phogge]

You would have if you played for Jim Keating at SI. He held the California League record for consecutive hits (12) for decades. We had bunts for every occasion. His passing along of fundamental techniques aided me immensely in college where our coach would rather hit nine irons during batting practice than impart any wisdom. We did beat perennial Top Ten Santa Clara once in three years and would have probably won a couple of close SCU games if we moved guys along rather than hit away. I actually got a kick out of bunting and helped myself that way in a couple of W's. I enjoyed all phases of the game including defense and I did ok without great physical ability.

There is so much going on in a sacrifice situation in a close game. It's all about defensive geometry. Now it will basically cease to exist with the universal DH. HUMBUG.

[Phogge]

You would have if you played for Jim Keating at SI. He held the California League record for consecutive hits (12) for decades. We had bunts for every occasion. His passing along of fundamental techniques aided me immensely in college where our coach would rather hit nine irons during batting practice than impart any wisdom. We did beat perennial Top Ten Santa Clara once in three years and would have probably won a couple of close SCU games if we moved guys along rather than hit away. I actually got a kick out of bunting and helped myself that way in a couple of W's. I enjoyed all phases of the game including defense and I did ok without great physical ability.

There is so much going on in a sacrifice situation in a close game. It's all about defensive geometry. Now it will basically cease to exist with the universal DH. HUMBUG.