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[CajunCool]

I was OK with the call due to points listed in this post. Did you guys know the Cajuns are 2,15, and 1 when the opponent scores 5 or more runs. ThAt stat illustrates why they make some of the decisions they do. It also indicates they don't have confidence in the bats getting the critical hit

Work with an ex-player who went through this. In his opinion, confidence breeds confidence. When coaching staff consistently plays the game this way, the hitters loose confidence because they feel (or know) the staff has no confidence in them. It's definitely sounds like a chicken or the egg situation.

[wcd35]

Work with an ex-player who went through this. In his opinion, confidence breeds confidence. When coaching staff consistently plays the game this way, the hitters loose confidence because they feel (or know) the staff has no confidence in them. It's definitely sounds like a chicken or the egg situation.

Still, the best offense in the history of this program had more sac bunts than this team does at the same point in the season. They had just under 20% more hits than this team and also had around 20% more sac bunts. So even with more hits, the rate at which we bunt stayed pretty close

[Boomer]

Still, the best offense in the history of this program had more sac bunts than this team does at the same point in the season. They had just under 20% more hits than this team and also had around 20% more sac bunts. So even with more hits, the rate at which we bunt stayed pretty close

....We would have 2 more wins had we executed squeezes successfully in earlier games....anybody got the percentages of a successful squeeze vs a base hit???

[IHateLaState]

....We would have 2 more wins had we executed squeezes successfully in earlier games....anybody got the percentages of a successful squeeze vs a base hit???

I'll bet its much better than 1 in 4 or 1 in 5.... thats where most of our hitters are right now... Good call...bad execution

[CajunAmos]

I'd guess out hitting percentage with runners in scoring position is low 200's but that's just my guess.

[sportsfanatic21]

Infield being in has nothing to do with it. It's a suicide squeeze....if it's down he scores. With runners on 3rd the 3rd baseman is going to be even with the bag or on the grass regardless. Runner is going on the pitch. Unless it is a rocket back to the pitcher he should score. We had a shorter bullpen last night and he wanted to get some insurance runs in case things got interesting before you could get to D-Mo. If he swings away and hits a ground ball Conrad is dead at home if contact play is on or Kennon out at 1st and then 2 outs. He wanted to try and manufacture a couple runs when he had the opportunity. Good call, bad execution.

The infield being in has everything to do with why I didn't like the call. Had it been only a man on third, fine. I am fully aware of what a suicide squeeze is, and how it works. My point is that with the infield in, you have to hit a ball basically in only 4 exact spots to not score the run. AND, with them being drawn in a grounder finds its way through easier, scoring 2. Not to mention that any bleeder off the fists will probably drop because all of the infielders are in the hitters pockets.

There is a reason that infielders play where they do. It's to cover as much ground as possible. When they are drawn in, there is much more real estate to work with as a hitter...hence, my not liking a squeeze with first and second and a drawn-in infield.

[babysitter]

The Daily Advertiser has a yearly Awards Banquet and he was the speaker this year. Last year was Drew Brees

An award for what ? Being the absolute worst newspaper in the country ?

[whataburger]

An award for what ? Being the absolute worst newspaper in the country ?

I don't think the newspaper staff was the ones getting the awards.

[Dad04]

Work with an ex-player who went through this. In his opinion, confidence breeds confidence. When coaching staff consistently plays the game this way, the hitters loose confidence because they feel (or know) the staff has no confidence in them. It's definitely sounds like a chicken or the egg situation.

That is true, it is a chicken , egg deal. Bunting with two on early tells the hitters they suck, but is it a lie?

[Dad04]

I don't think the newspaper staff was the ones getting the awards.

Now, that's funny stuff.

[Turbine]

Still, the best offense in the history of this program had more sac bunts than this team does at the same point in the season. They had just under 20% more hits than this team and also had around 20% more sac bunts. So even with more hits, the rate at which we bunt stayed pretty close

While in play and called upon all year, the lions share of that twenty percent came earlier in the season. Before they really knew what they had.

[CajunT]

Still, the best offense in the history of this program had more sac bunts than this team does at the same point in the season. They had just under 20% more hits than this team and also had around 20% more sac bunts. So even with more hits, the rate at which we bunt stayed pretty close

20% more sac bunts is no surprise to me when you had way more runners on base and opportunities to move runners over into scoring position. That team was pretty darn good at everything, SLG%, OBP%, SB, SF, Avg., hitting behind the count......etc.