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The Three Best Bunts of 2011

Found November 07, 2011 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Nyjer Morgan,  Todd Helton,  Zack Greinke,  Jhoulys Chacin,  Josh Wilson,  Jonathan Lucroy,  Craig Counsell,  Corey Hart,  Mark Reynolds,  Chris Iannetta,  Rickie Weeks,  Hank Conger,  Mike Napoli,  Matt Wieters,  Adam Jones,  Buck Showalter,  Kevin Gregg,  Erick Aybar,  Mike Trout,  Ryan Hanigan,  Kerry Wood,  Chris Heisey,  Edinson Volquez
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers,  Colorado Rockies,  Baltimore Orioles,  Los Angeles Angels,  Texas Rangers,  Cincinnati Reds,  Chicago Cubs

By now most baseball fans realize that the majority of bunts decrease the bunting team’s run-scoring. However, we also know that bunting also makes sense in some situations, even for non-pitchers who can hit a little bit. It makes sense from the standpoint of game theory (keeping the fielde...
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