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Originally Posted by JayP
What happens when that bunt there, stolen base, and sac fly turn a potential 3-run inning into a 1-run inning and we lose by 1 or 2?
The whole reason the Jays don't play small ball is because statistical analysis shows that while it may increase your chances of scoring one run it significantly reduces your chances of scoring anything more. Analysis also shows that even late in the game sac bunts are only valuable (in terms of producing a tying or winning run) if weak hitters are at the plate (like John McDonald who had a sac tonight).
Small ball and stats like RISP are so over-rated it's hilarious.
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So first place teams like the Angels and Red Sox, who steal bases and bunt far more often than the Jays are using the wrong philosophy?
I would agree that with the Jays lineup on paper, we shouldnt be playing small ball. But after watching the offense struggle all year, you don't think it might be time to try something different?