Interesting take from Derosa. It’s not always the bunt itself that has value. The threat of a bunt,especially a base hit bunt, influences defensive positioning. Even the analytic community sees the value of an occasional bunt to shorten the defense up in future potential bunt

situations. This ball that got by Jung playing in probably doesn’t if he is back in a more rangy position.

Agreed Coach. Especially after watching him do this:

Been saying this for years. The threat of a bunt opens up so many possibilities. It kept defenses from shifting for a long time too!! Lineups can be built with hitters again and not just homeowners mashers.

Stress on the defense. Stress on the defense

Great point and underrated I thought he would of been a great manager for the @SFGiants situation He should get a gig soon 😎

I’ve said it once and I’ll keep saying it, any lefty with decent speed should add it to his arsenal.

This is why it's important to fake a bunt now and then....sometimes the illusion is enough.

this. is. the. whole. thing. I’m so glad he said aloud. with the skill level of big leaguers, that’s the whole idea of the bunt, for me. making someone think about doing something they dont normally do

It's like the adage from Pep Guardiola "We don't pass to move the ball, but to move the defense"

Why do professional play a lesser game during the year?