"A lot of managers don't like to waste outs and they consider a bunt a wasted out," said Philadelphia Phillies first base coach Mickey Morandini, who had 61 sacrifices in an 11-year career. Fewer managers are inclined to let a non-pitcher bunt unless it's a one-run game or tie game in the late innings. [...] they had seven players hit double-digit home runs, including five with more than 20. Manager John Farrell said in spring training he wants players to consider bunting for hits to counter defensive shifts. Drag bunts aren't sacrifices, so don't expect the Red Sox to give up many outs to move a runner. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar recently spent a day switching from a Triple-A exhibition game to a Double-A contest on adjacent fields, attempting to reach on bunt singles in all seven at-bats. Both former major leaguers explained the proper way to bunt is to pivot in the batter's box. Morandini's five-step guide to sacrifice bunting is simple: move back in the batter's box; pivot; hold the bat at the top of the strike zone; ensure full plate coverage; aim for a bunt between the plate and the mound. Bowa had 151 sacrifices during a 16-year career played mostly with the Phillies in the 1970s and early 80s. Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson offered another explanation for pitchers having trouble bunting.
Baseball 2017: Sacrifice Bunts Are A Dying Art In Baseball
By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer, San Antonio Express-News: World
Sat, 03/25/2017 - 12:17am
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