2006-10-16 07:25:00 · 3 answers · asked by Boy Genius 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Well, you have to get a HIT, for a hit and run to work. When the 1B holds a runner on, he opens up a wider spot in the infield between 1st & 2nd.
Since it is a 3-2 count, it would be more of a run & hit... the runner may be more likely to take off with the pitch. And he CERTAINLY will, if there are two outs.
2006-10-16 07:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by baseballfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if there are two outs, then they'd probably rather take their chances on a hit and run for the sake of covering more ground defensively.
Unless it's a really fast runner, I'd almost always play off the bag and welcome a hit and run attempt. It gives you the opportunity to catch the runner stealing, and you can defend better in a normal defensive alignment. The hit and run doesn't work at a high percentage, so I'd have no problem with inviting a team to try.
2006-10-16 14:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, you would hold a runner on unless there are two outs. In the case of two outs, the fielder will still be close enough in case there is a big lead and a pick off move. Also, teams do not hit and run with two strikes.
2006-10-16 15:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by cubswin03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋