Theory behind B and C positions

PeteBooth · #16 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 03, 2009, 03:13pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman72

I was asked a question about positioning last weekend- "Why with R3 only are we in C position?" I didn't have a good answer and I mentioned something about 'playing the percentages.' He then came back with "Well, why don't we go to B when there's 2 outs since the percentages say that the play is going to be at first?" Once again, I had no answer.

So, I defer my answers for this guy to you guys

Why are we in the positions mandated by our mechanics books?

The use of the metal bat determines where I go.

I have been hit once off of a metal bat and luckily nothing major happened. I felt some pain for a while but nothing earth shattering. I simply had no time to react.

If there is R3 and we have a Right hand power hitter up, I go to B if it's a lefty I go to "C".

In other words I try and go opposite of the persons power alley.

Also, I do not know about the rest of you but when the particpants use metal I am in a much "deeper" position then I would be if wood is used.

Nothing like a good ole fashion wood bat game.

Pete Booth

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