Traditional thinking says when the batter gets 2 strikes on them that you take the bunt off. However, there are times when asking the batter to bunt certainly has merit.
The 2 strike bunt should be considered when the alternative could be worse. What is worse than a strike out? A double play. Therefore, asking a batter to execute a sac bunt with 2 strikes should be considered if you believe a weak ground ball at an infielder could be a possibility. Also, if the batter does not have speed a sacrifice in this situation might be the more prudent decision.
When should it not be asked of the batter? When there is a runner at 2nd base only. I have seen coaches ask batters to bunt with 2 strikes in this situation and I'm always curious as to why? The double play is not in order and it seems that the risk of a potential foul ball strike out far exceeds the reward of putting it into play.
Next time the thought of asking a batter to bunt with 2 strikes comes into play, think is a strike out here actually a better option than a potential double play?
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