Billy Hamilton - hitting ? what the hell

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(07-11-2018, 11:38 AM)Yojimbo Wrote: Doesn’t seem like there’s much bunting in MLB at all these days. It’s just swing away and strikeouts are ok.

(07-11-2018, 03:53 PM)guyofthetiger Wrote: With Billy's ability to steal bases, a walk or bunt single easily becomes a double or even a triple. He needs to work on his OBP and not swing for the fences. That is his game.

If BH could just get his OBP to like .370 he'd be a terror for other teams ! If he would just learn to slap hit, bunt, be patient and take some walks it would be a show to watch. He's in 2nd place on the team with 83 SO's way way to high for a non power hitter.

But you still see him coming out of his shoes swinging ! He's never gonna be a power hitter. Why doesn't he accept that and just get on base. With his fielding and base running he could be a true super star.