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Originally Posted by RichMSN
Because there would be runners diving back to first 5 times in each at bat on fakes to first. I'm thinking that it would drastically reduce the number of stolen bases.
A lead off first is vital and the pitcher has huge incentive to keep the runner close. Off second and third? Not so much.
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Well, you answered the opposite of my question.
Why is it OK to feint to 3rd? Or 2nd? It might be less critical to hold a runner there, but if a pitcher is going to take the time to decide not to pitch and instead stride toward a base, obviously holding the runner was important enough. So why allow them to feint?
Mon Aug 20, 2012, 01:43pm
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