... versus the almost guaranteed 2nd with 1 out?
In general the value of giving an out versus the possibility of 1st and 3rd no outs versus the
almost guaranteed 2nd with 1 out?
2014 NCAA D1 Run Exp
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In NCAA D1, you would expect to score 2.287 runs in an inning that starts 1st & 3rd, no outs vs. 0.857 runs in an inning that starts runner on 2nd, 1 out. These are averages from 2014 and not directly applicable to 14U, but used as a guide you'll have to consider how much better is your "hitter" vs your "bunter." The RE difference is pretty darn big!
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Based on that, it makes little sense to sacrifice in travel ball, unless you have a good bunter who is overmatched by a particular pitcher. That doesn't mean you shouldn't bunt w/ a runner on 2nd. But you the pure sac bunt (vs. bunting for a hit) is not that valuable.
Based on that, it makes little sense to sacrifice in travel ball, unless you have a good bunter who is overmatched by a particular pitcher. That doesn't mean you shouldn't bunt a runner to 2nd. But you the pure sac bunt (vs. bunting for a hit) is not that valuable.