GwillMac6 20,526 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,466 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 6 hours ago, AU64 said: Mikey must be going nuts over baseball this year...more bunts already than I've seen from CBT in the entire time he's been at AU. Of course, if we were hitting away more we'd be winning by 6-8 runs a game instead of just a small margin of victory, but if that's what seems to be working.... I'm going to have to have a little talk with Coach. I approved his hiring because he knew bunting was a loser's move. Now he's wandered off the straight and narrow. This meeting goes on my calendar for early next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,223 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Mikey said: Of course, if we were hitting away more we'd be winning by 6-8 runs a game instead of just a small margin of victory, but if that's what seems to be working.... Average margin of victory over the weekend in the conference was just over 3 runs. 13 of the 21 games were decided by 2 runs or less...the league is just getting more and more competitive. RPI up to #4 after yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Mikey said: Of course, if we were hitting away more we'd be winning by 6-8 runs a game instead of just a small margin of victory, but if that's what seems to be working.... I'm going to have to have a little talk with Coach. I approved his hiring because he knew bunting was a loser's move. Now he's wandered off the straight and narrow. This meeting goes on my calendar for early next week! Could be that Gabe has fallen under evil influences...😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,466 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 52 minutes ago, AU64 said: Could be that Gabe has fallen under evil influences...😊 The ghost of Billy Martin put a hex on him! 1 hour ago, PowerOfDixieland said: Average margin of victory over the weekend in the conference was just over 3 runs. 13 of the 21 games were decided by 2 runs or less. The result of TOO MUCH BUNTING! Ok, this always bunt/never bunt thing has been going on between me and 64 for years. He lets me know when a bunt works (seldom) and I let him know about the many, many times it fails.(frequent) I don't look for the discussion to end any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mikey said: The ghost of Billy Martin put a hex on him! The result of TOO MUCH BUNTING! Ok, this always bunt/never bunt thing has been going on between me and 64 for years. He lets me know when a bunt works (seldom) and I let him know about the many, many times it fails.(frequent) I don't look for the discussion to end any time soon. Last few years swinging away has probably cost us lots of LOBs......I'm gonna get you signed up to a remedial course on sabermetrics and put you back to work as a third base coach. Otherwise, I'm glad you were not watching yesterday when Steven Williams put down a sac bunt....you would have likely have choked up lunch....fortunately he moved two runners into scoring position and they scored on Julien's single....to take the lead and win the game. Big change...I think...is the base running this year. Much more aggressive and base stealing looks like a serious weapon....and Mikey, if we get good enough at stealing bases....the need for SBs is diminished which should make you very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,466 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, AU64 said: .and Mikey, if we get good enough at stealing bases....the need for SBs is diminished which should make you very happy. It has ever been my theory that a successful steal is as likely as a successful bunt, with the added benefit that a successful steal doesn't cost the team an out. We do have some speedsters, let's hope we can put that to use on the bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,058 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just keep winning baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,223 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Interestingly enough, the two teams leading the conference in stolen bases (Kentucky - 50 and Missouri - 40) have scored the fewest runs in the league (UK - 131, UM -127). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, Mikey said: It has ever been my theory that a successful steal is as likely as a successful bunt, with the added benefit that a successful steal doesn't cost the team an out. We do have some speedsters, let's hope we can put that to use on the bases. Think maybe technique or timing has improved this year....Holland was perfect in his attempt last I heard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbelle 5,299 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Bunts and stolen bases are just part of baseball, and that's what's so great about the game. Both of those offensive options helped us win yesterday. In the past Auburn had very poor technique when bunting and it hurt more often than helped. Everything has improved with better talent and great coaching. I'm all for doing whatever works and Gabe has pretty good judgment on when to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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