I play softball and I think its just tactics, but the pitchers won't do it (maybe its a pride thing), and they end up giving away grand-slams etc, and it pisses me off. Would you walk someone in this circumstance?
2006-07-12 14:02:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
From a pitchers stand point it is defiantly a pride thing, but you do everything for your team that's why its called a team effort. I have 8 gloves backing me up so i do whats best for the team.
2006-07-12 15:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 1⤋
Mooseny35 is in idiot. It's not bad sportsmanship to walk a HR hitter at all. Don't let the other team's best guy beat you; it only makes you look stupid for allowing it to happen when it was avoidable and predictable. However, in slowpitch, you should be able to locate the pitch well enough the batter can't hit it out. The BB doesn't have to be intentional. Ever heard of the unintentional intentional walk?
2006-07-12 22:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Amish B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO... not at all. even the best homerun hitters make out far more than they get hits.. let alone homeruns (an average of .300 is good... that's 30% hits, let alone the fact that the BEST home run hitters only hit a home run once in 20 or more at bats.) To walk shows fear and respect... and more than anything, it is a strategy. And, that is why baseball is so amazing of a sport.
2006-07-13 00:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Chasco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally bad sportsmanship. It's showing up the pitcher and shows a lack of respect. It's also an invitation to get plunked your next time at bat. Also think of this...the hitter who shows up the pitcher may wind up playing on the same team down the road.
2006-07-12 21:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by mooseny35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i totally agree with u. in the end of a game pride doesnt matter, in fact u look like a dumbass 4 giving up a grand slam. if u can save a few runs by walking the batter then i'd do it.
2006-07-12 22:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Chi Town Sports Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's common base/softball sense. The team with the most points wins so why would ya want to pitch to a power hitter if it could cost your team the game. No I believe you're right to put 'em on first.
2006-07-12 21:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Eye of Innocence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called strategy. If a game is tied in the ninth inning and the power hitter comes up with first base open, you do the smart thing and don't let him beat you.
2006-07-12 22:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Cardinals = Greatness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pitcher needs to do what needs to be done to win the game. If the batters continue to hit homeruns, just get a new pitcher.
2006-07-12 21:18:38 · answer #8 · answered by Daniel Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. The intentional walk has been part of the game seemingly forever, and is sometimes a strategically good move.
2006-07-12 22:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not bad sportsmanship, it's part strategy, and yes i would walk the batter, on the other hand, the home run hitter should be protected with another strong hitter!!!
2006-07-12 21:28:04 · answer #10 · answered by DodgerBlueFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋