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Originally Posted by thaskalos
Can't some of these dead-pull hitters even lay down a BUNT the other way? The way some of these shifts are set up...a well-placed bunt could go for a DOUBLE.
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No, because its just what Valuist stated. Every kid is not taught how to hit ( all the moves and all the fundamentals). The sad thing is the best hitters are the ones that don't get taught. That's why you have the stars bitching about the shift. From the time a coach sees power in a kid....they see one thing.....pulling shots. Most times....he will never be taught to bunt or go the other way.....hardly ever. Or not enough time will be spent to master it. They want power from these guys. The art of "scratching" off runs is almost a lost one. Unless its a huge game with great pitchers. Just like he pointed out.
There was a replay today where one of these guys bunted and it worked. I forgot to notice who it was or what team it was. But when guys are bitching and looking for a rule change...……...you know they can't handle it with the bat. Plus, its hard to develop and adjust at that level, when you weren't taught since you were 13 or 14 years old. Just like he stated.
