This situation is one of those tricky spots. Of course, there are so many variables that go into whether or not it is a good idea. Some of those variables are the pitcher, the hitter protecting the best hitter, the "best" hitters previous at bats. But, in general, let's consider the merits given the fact that the pitcher is average, the next hitter is good but not the "best" and the "best" hitter has had some decent success in the game already.
What to do?
Statistics actually say that at the major league level almost no advantage is gained by putting a runner at 2B with 1 out vs. a runner at 1 with 0 outs.
I contend that at lower levels of amateur baseball the more chances that your best hitters have to hit, the better off your team will be offensively. Although it makes some sense to think about bunting your best hitter, I think taking the bat out of his hands is exactly what the defense would prefer.
He only gets 3-4 at bats a game. Let him hit!
Of course, there are always exceptions. WINK WINK.
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