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Not sure that proof would pass peer review but I will take your word for itYeah, it works.
Not sure that proof would pass peer review but I will take your word for itYeah, it works.
From what I have seen, many hitters hit differently in the MLB postseason than they do in the regular season. More willing to go oppo when the situation/pitch calls for it, more willing to lay down a bunt to beat the shift, etc. The regular season is for their next contract (and I don't blame them tbh..)During the MLB playoffs, I've seen managers outsmart themselves with infield shifts for LH "pull" hitters that resulted in an opposite-field grounder or dink single.
If a coach has specific knowledge of a hitter's capabilities & limitations then moving fielders can help but, generally, I agree with your thinking on this.
Yeah, it works. We don't move a lot. A step here and step there. The RFer moving in a couple and over a few on the outside rise ball works amazingly. Pitchers have to hit spots. Outfielders should be gathering information on each swing.
I've seen managers outsmart themselves with infield shifts for LH "pull" hitters that resulted in an opposite-field grounder or dink single.
Of course the batter is always looking for the most productive hit.They should. Doubles or better.
Depends on how much you think enough is and whether your thinking is correct in terms of it actually being able to reliably represent an average result for the given scenario.If you have enough to go on it's worth moving around.